Steam engine invention had gone through a passage of tireless research wok and efforts. No doubt, James Watt is regarded as the inventor of steam engine and he invented it in the year 1763. His lifelong obsession for steam was the chief driving force behind this invention. According to popular literature, young James Watt was fascinated by the steam of tea kettle. And from then, he started to capitalize the power of steam. Thomas Newcomen’s steam pumping was the source of inspiration for James. His affinity towards instruments made him explore the new ways of making the work differently.

However, the history of relation between boiling water and mechanical energy can be atleast dated back to 2000 years. Mechanical motion has been a fascination for human brain from that time. James Watt was fascinated with this feeling from his childhood by seeing her mother’s teakettle. He observed that steam of the tea kettle is powerful enough to lift the cap of the kettle. And from a boiling kettle, the invention of a steam engine took its root.

When 32, James started his experimentation at one of the mathematical-instruments of the University of Glasgow. At that time, one of the engines having the capacity of pumping steam was brought into his notice. That was enough for a scientific brain like James. His childhood fascination was bringing colors towards his passion of innovation. With this engine, he set up a model that had the capacity of cooling and heating alternatively. This experimentation took time for weeks. Then James tested its cylinder for wasted power. After a long experimentation, James was sure that cooling process of the system is taking place without any hassle. That is the story behind what thrilled James to go for steam engine. There are several modifications after it but the idea behind it still remains the same.