Lessons and Practical Notes on Steam, the Steam Engine, Propellers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. H. King

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0364629835 ISBN 13: 9780364629833

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the fundamentals of steam power and propulsion in one practical guide.

This edition compiles core concepts on how steam works, how to measure its effects, and how propellers translate water flow into motion.

The book blends clear explanations with practical methods, showing how to analyze pressure, expansion, and heat. It covers screw propellers, thrust, slip, and the gear that drives ships forward, with illustrated steps and worked examples to help readers think through engineering challenges.

• Learn how steam pressure and heat interact, and why latent heat matters
• Explore how a screw propeller creates thrust and how to calculate it
• See hands‑on methods for determining slip, center of pressure, and beam strength
• Follow guided layouts for visualizing propeller blades and hub calculations

Ideal for students of mechanical engineering and readers curious about early steam technology and ship propulsion. If you want a grounded, historical view of practical steam engineering, this edition will fit your shelf.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364629835
• ISBN 13: 9780364629833
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 243