Steam Navigation, Its Rise and Progress: With Authentic Tables of the Extent of the Steam Marine of All Parts of the Globe, Contrasted With the Steam ... of Steam Navigation, and Symington's Inv - Softcover

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9780282594794: Steam Navigation, Its Rise and Progress: With Authentic Tables of the Extent of the Steam Marine of All Parts of the Globe, Contrasted With the Steam ... of Steam Navigation, and Symington's Inv

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This book provides an in-depth examination of the history of steam navigation through the lens of a key invention—the injection condenser—and its inventor, William Symington. The author explores the challenges of steam navigation, including the rapid destruction of boilers and incrustation, and demonstrates how Symington's invention solved these problems by preventing mineral buildup in boilers. The book traces the development of steam navigation from its early beginnings to the present day, shedding light on the motivations and struggles of inventors like Watt and Symington. The author argues that Symington's invention was a pivotal moment in the history of steam navigation, allowing for longer and more efficient voyages by preventing incrustation and boiler damage. The book highlights the significance of Symington's insights, which revolutionized steam navigation and paved the way for the widespread adoption of steam-powered vessels.

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9780364177785: Steam Navigation, Its Rise and Progress: With Authentic Tables of the Extent of the Steam Marine of All Parts of the Globe, Contrasted With the Steam ... of Steam Navigation, and Symington's Inv

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ISBN 10:  0364177780 ISBN 13:  9780364177785
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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