02215cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500610014526400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250800300042352013170045353400450177065300380181585600430185399900170189646879UtSlPG20260610134057.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTN1 aSavery, Thomas,d1650?-171514aThe Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-09-17  aProduced by Steffen Haugk  a"The Miner's Friend; Or, An Engine to Raise Water by Fire" by Thomas Savery is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This book focuses on the innovative steam engine designed for the purpose of raising water, particularly in mining operations. The treatise not only describes the workings of the engine but also addresses its applications and advantages over existing methods of water removal in mines.  In the book, Savery presents a detailed examination of his steam engine, outlining its design, functionality, and efficiency in raising water from mines. He describes how the engine works by heating water to create steam, which then drives the water upward through a system of pipes. Savery makes a case for the economic benefits of his invention, arguing that it can significantly reduce labor costs associated with traditional water-raising methods. Throughout the text, he engages in a dialogue with a miner, addressing common objections and demonstrating the practicality and reliability of his engine. Through this exchange, Savery aims to convince miners of the advantages of adopting his invention in their operations, emphasizing not only the immediate benefits but also the long-term potential for increased productivity in mining. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMine pumps -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46879  c87718d87718