A Textbook on Steam Engineering (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

International Correspondence Schools

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267148356 ISBN 13: 9780267148356

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Fundamentals of steam-powered pumps and elevators, with practical guidance for design and operation.

This guide explains how pumps lift and move water, the limits of suction and lift, and how steam and electric power drive modern pumping and elevator systems. It covers core concepts, typical equipment, and practical considerations for safe, efficient operation.

Topics span water behavior, temperature effects on pumping, classification of pump types, and the basics of electric elevators and induction motors. It combines theory with practical examples to help readers understand how to select, install, and use pumps and elevator machinery in real settings.

• How water flows into a pump and the role of atmospheric pressure in lift
• Practical limits for pumping hot water and the materials needed for valves
• Different pump designs, including direct-acting and duplex steam pumps
• Electric elevator systems, switches, controllers, and starting methods

Ideal for students, technicians, and engineers working with steam-powered pumping and elevator equipment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267148356
• ISBN 13: 9780267148356
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 591