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Thermostatic Temperature Control for Gas Engine Jacket Water: A Thesis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Morton G. Gross

 
9780366382880: Thermostatic Temperature Control for Gas Engine Jacket Water: A Thesis (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Precision in motion: a practical guide to designing a thermostatic valve for engine cooling.

This book details the development of a rugged, balanced valve designed for automotive cooling systems. It explains how the team tackled real-world requirements, including temperature regulation, a Sylphon actuator, and compatibility with city water pressure. The narrative follows design decisions, testing strategies, and the journey from concept to a working installation on an eight‑cylinder engine.

  • How to balance sensitivity and reliability when regulating jacket water temperature.
  • The role of a Sylphon bulb and a volatile liquid in creating automatic cooling control.
  • Practical machining and assembly steps for a compact, water-tight valve assembly.
  • Two distinct testing approaches that refine performance and reveal operational limits.
Ideal for readers of engineering case studies and early 20th‑century mechanical design, this edition offers concrete methods and hands‑on insights into thermostat technology and valve construction.

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