The Working of the Steam Engine Explained by the Use of the Indicator, or an Exposition of the Best Means of Producing the Greatest Impulsive Effect From a Given Quantity of Steam-Power, With the Leas - Hardcover

Joseph Hopkinson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266532705 ISBN 13: 9780266532705

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand the steam engine with clear, practical guidance

Discover how the Steam Engine Indicator helps engineers measure, compare, and improve engine performance. This edition explains the instrument’s use, construction, and the practical steps to apply expansion and compounding for better efficiency.

This nonfiction guide blends history, theory, and hands-on instruction. It presents how to read diagrams, assess engine power, and balance steam pressure to save fuel. The book also includes examples from real engines and practical notes for working engineers and owners.

• What the indicator measures and why it matters for efficiency
• Step-by-step methods to attach, operate, and interpret diagrams
• How to calculate power, fuel use, and engine friction from data
• Illustrative examples of single- and compound-engine setups

Ideal for engineers, technicians, and anyone curious about steam power, this edition offers practical, accessible guidance for modern readings of an old standard. It’s a solid reference for those seeking a clearer path to economical and reliable steam engines.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266532705
• ISBN 13: 9780266532705
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 435