The Testing of Motive-Power Engines Including Steam Engines and Turbines, Locomotives, Motives, Boilers, Condensers, Internal, Combustion Engines, Gas ... Fans, Pumps, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A practical guide to testing motive-power engines and their components
This technical handbook explains how engineers measure and analyze the performance of steam and internal combustion engines, boilers, condensers, and related equipment. It emphasizes systematic experiments, meaningful data, and real-world testing conditions to improve reliability and efficiency.
This edition lays out principles, measurement methods, and calculation approaches that practitioners use in labs and on the shop floor. It covers how to plan a series of tests, how to set up test beds, and how to interpret results for better plant operation and reporting. The text is written for engineering students and practicing engineers seeking practical guidance and thorough reference material.- Understand the core concepts of motive-power testing, including pressure, temperature, and heat flow.
- Learn how to measure brake horsepower, boiler performance, and condenser behavior with standardized procedures.
- Explore testing of locomotives, motor cars, steam engines, turbines, and internal combustion engines with step-by-step methods.
- Access guidance on arranging tests, recording observations, and calculating energy use, efficiency, and losses.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of motive power engines, providing essential information on testing practices for a wide range of power systems, including steam engines, internal combustion engines, and turbines. The author emphasizes the theoretical principles underlying engine operation and presents practical methods for evaluating their performance. The book covers topics such as heat conversion efficiency, fuel consumption, and mechanical efficiency, offering valuable insights into the factors that influence engine performance. The author provides guidance on selecting appropriate measuring instruments and explains how to interpret test results to identify areas for improvement. By exploring the principles of thermodynamics and combustion, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of motive power engine testing. It serves as a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and students in mechanical engineering and related fields. By understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of engine testing, readers can gain a deeper understanding of motive power systems and optimize their performance. 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 # 9781330326763_0
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