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An Elementary Manual of the Steam Engine: Containing Also a Chapter on the Theory, Construction and Operation of Internal Combustion Engines for the Operating Engineer (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Master the fundamentals of steam power with a clear, practical guide to reciprocating engines and their modern improvements.
This classic manual presents the essential principles behind steam and internal combustion engines in an elementary, readable format. It explains how a piston in a cylinder converts steam pressure into motion, and it covers key topics from valve design and piston packing to engine calculations and protective boiler practices. The book also introduces several engine types, including slide-valve, Corliss, and compound engines, to show how theory translates into real machinery used on the job.
- Foundational concepts for operating engineers, students, and maintenance personnel
- Step-by-step explanations of valve action, piston packing, and cycle mechanics
- Practical guidance on horsepower calculations, steam usage, and safety considerations
- Overview of boilers, governors, and various engine configurations used in industry
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introduction to steam engine theory and operation. It provides a high-level overview of the engineering principles involved and the history of steam power. The author uses clear, simple language to explain the inner workings of steam engines, breaking them down into individual components and explaining the function of each. Steam engine history is addressed by discussing both early stationary models and later locomotive variants. The book also introduces the role of governors in regulating the speed and efficiency of steam engines. Finally, the author introduces theoretical calculations used to assess the performance of real-world steam engines. The book uses these practical examples to show the reader how steam engine theory can be applied to the real world, making this a valuable text for anyone interested in the development of steam power as a technology that shaped the industrial revolution. 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 # 9780282971564_0
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