9781330339893 - Engine Tests and Boiler Efficiencies (Classic Reprint) di Buchetti, J. (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 exhaustive guidebook provides an authoritative account of indicator use in engine testing, a critical process in maximizing efficiency and power output. The author gives a thorough review of indicator development from Wattâs time to the late 1800s, incorporating descriptions and diagrams of numerous models, their mechanisms, and their applications. This book offers detailed instructions for mounting indicators on various engines, calibrating them, calculating diagrams, and troubleshooting common issues. It also covers advanced topics such as continuous recording indicators, optical indicators, and the use of electric controls. The author considers in depth the theory of the indicator, the influence of spring tension, and the period of oscillation. This book should greatly benefit those involved in the design, manufacturing, or operation of steam engines, giving them a comprehensive understanding of indicator theory and practice. Its insights remain relevant today, informing best practices for optimizing engine performance and efficiency. 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.