Steam Power

The video discusses the steam engine's pivotal role in technological advancement over the past 300 years, highlighting its impact on transportation and the industrial revolution. It explains the two main components of a steam engine: the boiler and the motor unit, and how they convert heat energy into mechanical work. The video also covers the transition from steam to diesel engines in the mid-20th century and emphasizes the continued importance of steam power today, with steam turbines generating around 80% of electric power in modern power stations.

Why did steam engines remain popular until the mid 20th century?

What percentage of electric power is generated by steam turbines today?