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Elements of Steam and Gas Power Engineering offers a clear, practical guide to power systems.
This comprehensive text explains the principles behind steam and gas power, from fuels and combustion to boilers, engines, turbines, and their industrial uses. It’s designed for students and professionals who want solid grounding plus practical problem sets.
The book is organized to build understanding step by step: fundamental concepts, detailed equipment descriptions, operating principles, and maintenance considerations. It covers steam power and gas power in depth, then shows how these systems are applied to locomotives, automobiles, trucks, and tractors. Illustrative problems at the end of chapters reinforce learning and reading helps with reference tasks in real settings.What you’ll experience
- Fundamental ideas about power production and energy conversion
- In-depth looks at boilers, steam engines, and steam turbines
- Coverage of internal combustion engines, gas producers, and related auxiliaries
- Practical guidance on operation, testing, and the application of steam and gas power to vehicles
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a clear and detailed overview of the principles underlying the construction and operation of steam and gas power equipment. It begins with a broad survey of the field of power engineering, the factors that affect power production, the principles that govern various mechanical motors, and a comparison of different types of motors. The main part of the book covers the generation of steam power, including the properties and treatment of fuels, boiler design, and the testing of steam power equipment. It also explores gas power generation, covering internal combustion engines and their fuels, and concludes with the application of steam and gas power to vehicles, locomotives, and more. The authorâs systematic approach and well-organized presentation of complex material provides readers with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of steam and gas power engineering, its history, and practical applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330101698_0
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Elements of Steam and Gas Power Engineering Classic Reprint
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