Pertinent Facts Few realise that in most countries nearly all the electricity used is generated by steam turbine power units, using coal or oil fuel. Modern steam power plant is thermally more efficient than the diesel engine and thus gives more useful work for the fuel used.
Steam gives smooth, silent power with outstanding acceleration.
No other prime mover in everyday use can give the high torque at low r.p.m., which is developed by the reciprocating steam engine. This Web Site is maintained by Ian Nickson - any comments gratefully received.