Isbn: 9781330078136 - indicator practice and steam-engine economy: with plain directions for attaching the indicator; taking diagrams; computing the horsepower; drawing ... economy, locating derangement ok valves, a (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 19th-century book on steam engine indicators is an important resource for engineers. The author presents a profound study of the subject, encompassing aspects such as the indicator's vital role in maximizing steam engine efficiency and economy. Written during the height of the industrial revolution, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding how the thermodynamics of steam engines affect their economic viability, establishing the indicator as a valuable tool for achieving peak performance. Moreover, the book provides a timely snapshot of a period characterized by rapid technological advancements. Particularly noteworthy is how the author details the importance of using the indicator to adjust valves and optimize timing precisely. This book's insights into steam engine mechanics remain highly valued by engineers today. 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. …