Simple observations!

Simple observations!
Do you know that the steam engine was invented out of a very simple observation? Mr. James Watt invented his steam engine sometime in 1788, after observing the power of steam. Accordingly, he observed a kettle lift its lid as water was being boiled. This inspired him on the use of steam power for his steam engine. What a simple observation! Often, many people fail to take notice of the many simple things and events around us and few are observant and imaginative enough to find use of the phenomena that take place around us. There are many more stories similar to this one through out history. From what we know, engineering and society had progressed due to these discoveries and simple observations, and it pays to be observant and inquisitive. Notably, the discoveries about steam did not stop there. Nowadays, we continue to talk about the superheating of steam, wetness and quality of steam, and its energy content or enthalpy. To this day, we continue to use steam to drive steam turbines in our Thermal Power Plants.
Written by: Sanoy Suerte, RME/MBM; http://www.linkedin.com/in/sannysuerte ; http://Viralnetworks.com/a/28285