Valve Gears and Indicators: A Manual of Practical Instruction in Valve-Setting, Use of Indicators, and Other Details of Steam Engine Operation Essential to Efficiency and Economy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book by [Author] covers steam engine valve gears in a comprehensive and practical manner. Such valve gears are essential to the operation of any steam engine, and this book covers the design and adjustment of these valves. This book covers a variety of topics regarding slide valves and their variants, valve functions, and detailed explanations of how steam distribution, admission, cut-off, release, and compression events occur in steam engines. The author provides descriptions of types of valves and valve gear, as well as valve design, setting, and troubleshooting, enabling engineers and interested persons to expand their understanding of slide valve operation. The author covers fundamental mechanical principles involved in valve gear operation thoroughly and clearly. A variety of diagrams and illustrations are provided to aid in understanding the concepts presented in this book. By applying the principles laid out in this book, engineers can increase the efficiency of steam engines, saving time, and costs while maximizing performance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by [Author] covers steam engine valve gears in a comprehensive and practical manner. Such valve gears are essential to the operation of any steam engine, and this book covers the design and adjustment of these valves. This book covers a variety of topics regarding slide valves and their variants, valve functions, and detailed explanations of how steam distribution, admission, cut-off, release, and compression events occur in steam engines. The author provides descriptions of types of valves and valve gear, as well as valve design, setting, and troubleshooting, enabling engineers and interested persons to expand their understanding of slide valve operation. The author covers fundamental mechanical principles involved in valve gear operation thoroughly and clearly. A variety of diagrams and illustrations are provided to aid in understanding the concepts presented in this book. By applying the principles laid out in this book, engineers can increase the efficiency of steam engines, saving time, and costs while maximizing 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 # 9781333702199_0
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