| Reference number | RBO/6/22 |
| Alternative reference number | RBO.6.170 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Details of two experiments by Dr Papin: 'Some Alteration or Improvement in his Pnewmatick Engin' and 'Of the Air's driving the water in an Exhausted Bolt-head in a Cylindrical Form' |
| Date | 9 April 1684 |
| Description | Improvements to Papin's pneumatic engine which was designed ten years ago (figure page 173 and explanation in text) |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5721 | Papin; Denis (1647 - 1713); natural philosopher and inventor | 1647 - 1713 |