Indicator Diagrams and Engine and Boiler Testing (Classic Reprint)

Charles Day

ISBN 10: 1332596126 / ISBN 13: 9781332596126

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1894, remains the definitive guide to understanding the steam engine indicator, an essential tool in steam engine development. The author traces the development of the indicator from its invention by James Watt through to the high-speed indicators of the late 19th century. Along the way, he provides detailed descriptions of the various types of indicators, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to use them to obtain accurate results. The author clarifies how to interpret indicator diagrams, showcasing defective diagrams and common errors to watch for. This book is meticulously researched and clearly written, an indispensable guide for engineers and anyone interested in understanding the intricate workings of steam engines. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332596126_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Indicator Diagrams and Engine and Boiler Testing (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332596126
• ISBN 13: 9781332596126
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Engines and Automotive

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Synopsis

This book, first published in 1894, remains the definitive guide to understanding the steam engine indicator, an essential tool in steam engine development. The author traces the development of the indicator from its invention by James Watt through to the high-speed indicators of the late 19th century. Along the way, he provides detailed descriptions of the various types of indicators, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to use them to obtain accurate results. The author clarifies how to interpret indicator diagrams, showcasing defective diagrams and common errors to watch for. This book is meticulously researched and clearly written, an indispensable guide for engineers and anyone interested in understanding the intricate workings of steam engines.

About the Author

Charles E. Day is president of Charles E. Day and Associates, one of the country's leading consulting firms specializing in the application of integrated telephone and computer technologies. A contributor to many industry journals, he is also a Certified Management Consultant.