Practical Points, Questions and Answers: A Hand Book for Stationary, Locomotive and Marine Engineers, Firemen, Electricians, Motormen and Machinists (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John S. Farnum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484085867 ISBN 13: 9780484085861

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical Points, Questions and Answers offers a clear, hands-on guide for engineers and technicians training for licenses and daily work.

This revised edition covers boilers, engines, firing, combustion, indicators, dynamos and motors, with practical rules and receipts you can apply on the job.

The book presents a practical question-and-answer format that you can study before examinations and use as a reference at work. It emphasizes plain language and real-world procedures, focusing on safe, effective operation of boilers and electrical equipment.

• How boilers are built, operated and maintained for different boiler types
• Step-by-step guidance for diagnosing and solving common boiler and engine problems
• Foundations of electricity, dynamos, motors, and electrical safety in engineering settings
• Practical tips, rules of thumb, and worked examples you can apply on the floor

Ideal for readers preparing for licensing exams or working engineers who want a reliable reference that blends theory with practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484085867
• ISBN 13: 9780484085861
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 198