Design of a High-Speed Steam Engine: Notes, Diagrams, Formulas and Tables (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. F. Klein

9780484145954: Design of a High-Speed Steam Engine: Notes, Diagrams, Formulas and Tables (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484145959 ISBN 13: 9780484145954

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the science of designing high‑speed steam engines with this comprehensive guide.

It combines practical methods, diagrams, and formulas to help engineers analyze and size engines for steady, efficient performance.

This edition compiles step‑by‑step calculations, graphical methods, and detailed discussions on boiler pressure, clearance, cut‑offs, valve diagrams, and gear types. It emphasizes how heat conduction, mechanical balance, and control of steam flow influence engine speed, stability, and efficiency.

Learn how to determine boiler pressure and its impact on engine economy and speed.
Explore real and apparent cut‑off, and how to convert between them using practical tables.
Understand valve diagrams, valve gear types (including Porter‑Allen link motion), and how to analyze their motion graphically.
Study the design steps for balancing reciprocating parts, crank disks, and the shaft assembly for smooth running.

Ideal for students and practicing engineers who design or evaluate high‑speed steam engines and want a grounded, graphical approach to complex calculations.

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