The Steam Engine for Practical Men: Containing a Theoretical Investigation of the Various Rules Given in the Work, and Several Useful Tables (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Hann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331483165 ISBN 13: 9780331483161

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical steam engineering rules you can apply, backed by tables and clear guidance for engine builders and operators.

This book blends practical rules with a theoretical investigation, giving the reader direct methods and examples after each rule. It aims to help the practical mind understand where formulas come from, while providing ready-to-use instructions for real-world steam work. The work also emphasizes safety and the importance of water in boilers, reflecting concerns raised by recent accidents and ongoing engineering discussion.

Inside, you’ll find a wealth of tables and notes on steam behavior, boiler evaporating power, and the performance of various engine arrangements. The material covers practical parts, theoretical investigation, and an appendix that ties theory and practice together. It includes discussions of locomotive and marine engines, valves, flywheels, governors, and the effects of friction and design choices on engine efficiency and safety. The book also compiles historical and contemporary references to enhance understanding of steam principles and their real-world use.

• Concrete rules with worked examples after each rule
• Explanations that connect theory to practical results
• Tables and illustrations to support quick calculations
• Topics on safety, construction details, and engine performance

Ideal for readers of practical science, mechanical engineering, and anyone building or maintaining steam engines who wants rules they can apply without getting lost in theory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331483165
• ISBN 13: 9780331483161
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232