Excerpt from The Gas Engine
Gas producers are considered briefly from both the practical and theoretical viewpoints, the aim being only to give a clear insight of the principles and methods of manufacturing gas for power purposes.
The methods of locating and eliminating troubles have been given in considerable detail. The writer's experience in training something more than a hundred men in the commercial operation of gas and oil engines has been fully convincing as to the need of complete instruction in this particular.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a study of gas and oil engines, combining historical knowledge with practical scientific and technical advice for any party with a mechanical background with interest in operating and testing. The author provides a thorough overview of engine types, going into detail on design and implementation of early to mid-century engine types such as the Otto cycle, Brayton engine, Hornsby-Akroyd engine, and more. The text includes sections on control systems, cooling, lubrication, troubleshooting, and fuel types, with investigations into both gas and liquid fuel engines. The book also covers basic principles such as air intake, fuel delivery, and exhaust systems. Written by an experienced engineer and instructor, this book provides an authoritative and comprehensive resource on early internal combustion engine designs. It is a valuable addition to the library of any mechanical or industrial engineer or student. 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 # 9781330126448_0
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