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Corliss Steam Engine - Western Museum Of Mining & Industry
Invented by George Corliss and built in 1895. It was in operation at a Massachusetts paper mill from 1910 until 1973. The 17-ton flywheel rotated at 100rpm and produced 500hp. A 3' wide, 180' in circumference belt was driven by the flywheel. The belt subsequently turned a wheel and line shaft system that powered other machinery at the mill. The museum operates this with the use of an electric motor.
The WMMI building was built around this massive Corliss steam engine.
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