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Steam Engineering: A Text Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Richard King

 
9780266577843: Steam Engineering: A Text Book (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Steam Engineering: A Text Book offers practical, classroom-ready guidance on steam power and its real-world construction.

This edition presents the principles behind a steam power plant in clear, approachable terms, with calculations that a student or early-career engineer can apply directly.

The book explains how heat, pressure, and motion interact in steam systems, covering boilers, engines, condensers, and related attachments. It emphasizes a clear, constructive approach over heavy theory, so readers can grasp how components work together and how to make sound engineering choices.

  • Foundational concepts for steam power, including how heat converts to work and how expansion affects engine performance.
  • Guidance on practical calculations and diagrams used in design and testing.
  • progressively built coverage from fundamentals to more advanced topics like turbines and efficiency.
  • Structured chapters that support classroom learning and real-world applications alike.

Ideal for students in mechanical and marine engineering and for professionals seeking a solid, hands-on reference on steam engineering.

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