The Relative Proportions of the Steam-Engine: Being a Rational and Practical Discussion of the Dimensions of Every Detail of the Steam-Engine (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Dennis Marks

9780484628358: The Relative Proportions of the Steam-Engine: Being a Rational and Practical Discussion of the Dimensions of Every Detail of the Steam-Engine (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484628356 ISBN 13: 9780484628358

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Practical guidance for sizing every part of the steam engine, with ready-to-use formulae.

This concise, lecture‑style work translates the complex problem of determining the dimensions of each component into a simple, usable method. The edition you receive expands the practical toolkit, emphasizing how to transform boiler pressure, cylinder diameter, stroke length, and speed into safe, effective dimensions the moment design begins.

This book shows how to reduce the engine’s required dimensions to a small set of core variables, with diagrams to support quick reference and straightforward calculations. It aims to help engineers examine proportions, test ideas, and apply theory to real designs with confidence.

Clear, step‑by‑step formulae for the relative proportions of steam‑engine parts.
Graphical and numerical methods to incorporate safety factors and material strength.
Illustrations and examples from practical engineering design.
Guidance on how to adapt the methods to different operating speeds and pressures.

Ideal for students and professionals in dynamical engineering and mechanical design who want a practical, ready‑to‑use framework for steam‑engine proportions.

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