2007-01-05 21:57:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
You aren't so specific.
James Watt is one for Steam Engine.
Nicolaus Otto for 4 stroke engine (Otto cycle engine)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolaus_Otto
2007-01-05 22:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by ckd_xl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What sort of Engine? The aeolipile steam engine was invented by Hero of Alexandria in the 1st century AD. And human, animal, water and wind powered engines existed before this.
2007-01-06 06:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to be more specific than that. Depending on your definition, engines have been in use for a long time...way before the Industrial Revolution.
2007-01-06 06:17:13 · answer #3 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you are not so specific, please visit the following link...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine
It is told that, Hero of Alexandria demonstrated both wind and steam powered machines in the 1st century, although it is not known if these were put to any practical use. In modern era, English inventor Sir Samuel Morland allegedly used gunpowder to drive water pumps in the 17th century.
2007-01-06 09:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by MAQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the French people during the Industrial Revolution, and it was base on the Power of Steam.....
2007-01-06 06:01:09 · answer #5 · answered by FOREVER AUTUMN 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There isn't really one person. Lots of people took ideas and added to them.
2007-01-06 05:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋