Specifications for Two Horizontal Direct-Acting Compound Screw Engines for U. S. S. Charleston, of 3, 730 Tons Displacement, the Engines, With Their ... Boilers, Screw Propellers, and All Appenda - Softcover
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Two Horizontal Direct-Acting Compound Screw Engines for U.S.S. Charleston — complete with boilers, propellers, and all appendages
This is a detailed specification for a pair of water-tight, duplicate engines designed for a 3,730-ton vessel. The setup places the two engines in separate compartments, with the forward unit driving the starboard propeller. Each engine features a high- and a low-pressure cylinder, precise valve gear, and boiler connections to support forced-draught operation up to about 7,503 indicated horsepower. The package includes boilers, screw propellers, all auxiliary equipment, and a list of tools and duplicate parts to be supplied.
What you’ll get in this edition:- A complete, shipboard-ready propulsion package including engines, boilers, propellers, and all appendages
- Detailed descriptions of cylinder sizes, stroke, and high- to low-pressure arrangements
- Information on valve gear, feed systems, condensers, and auxiliary equipment
- An integrated scope with tools, instruments, and duplicate components included
Ideal for readers of naval engineering specifications, historical ship propulsion, and technical restoration projects.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed description of specifications for constructing two horizontal direct-acting compound screw engines and boilers for a vessel of specified tonnage. It includes general descriptions, detailed specifications, and drawings of various components such as cylinders, valve gear, condensers, pumps, piping, and boilers. The book provides valuable insights into the design and construction of marine propulsion systems during the late 19th century. It serves as a valuable resource for marine engineers, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of marine technology. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780282712822_0
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Specifications for Two Horizontal Direct-Acting Compound Screw Engines for U. S. S. Charleston, of 3, 730 Tons Displacement, the Engines, With Their Auxiliaries of 7. 500 I. H. P., Under Forced Draught: Including Boilers, Screw Propellers, and All Appenda
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