Isbn: 9781330003299 - the steam engine and other 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 delves into the origins and development of the steam engine from its humble beginnings to the game-changing improvements that propelled its use. The author traces the contributions of inventors like Hero of Alexandria, Porta, Savery, and Papin, leading to James Watt's groundbreaking ideas. Watt's work on separate condensation, hot cylinders, and using steam for both the up and down piston strokes revolutionized the engine's efficiency and paved the way for its widespread adoption. This invention is explored in detail, explaining how Watt's innovations laid the foundation for the industrial revolution and transformed various industries. The book also examines how later inventors and engineers refined and enhanced Watt's designs, leading to the steam engine's dominance as the primary source of industrial power for over a century. Through a journey of scientific breakthroughs and mechanical ingenuity, this book not only illuminates the evolution of the steam engine but also highlights the profound impact it had on shaping the modern 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. …