Isbn: 9780282627430 - text-book on the steam engine: with a supplement on gas engines and part ii. on heat engines (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an instructive treatise on the development of the steam engine, tracing its history from the era of its invention by Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen to the groundbreaking innovations of James Watt. The author provides a detailed account of the evolution of steam engine technology, exploring the scientific principles that underpinned each advancement, from the discovery of latent heat to the invention of the separate condenser. The book delves into the practical side of steam engine design and operation, explaining the mechanics of different engine types and discussing important aspects such as fuel efficiency and power output. The author also highlights the impact of steam engine technology on the Industrial Revolution and its broader social and economic implications. Through its comprehensive analysis and clear explanations, this book offers valuable insights into the development of a technology that revolutionized the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…