Steam-Engine Design, Vol. 2: For the Use of Mechanical Engineers, Students, and Draughtsmen (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New

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- Title
- Steam-Engine Design, Vol. 2: For the Use of Mechanical Engineers, Students, and Draughtsmen (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Jay M. Whitham
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0331584360
- ISBN 13
- 9780331584363
- Item weight
- 783 grams
Master the engineering of steam engines with a thorough, illustrated design guide.
This classic reference covers the application of mechanical principles to steam-engine parts and their attachments, blending theory with practical construction details for engineers, students, and draughtsmen.
Now in its revised second edition, the book offers clear guidance across the full design process—from piston area and cylinder dimensions to valve gear, crank shafts, and condensers. It integrates countless drawings and brings in established methods from Rankine, Rae, Seaton, and others to help you compare approaches and improve accuracy.
Topics span the key components of both simple and compound engines, including design strategies, practical calculations, and considerations for efficiency, maintenance, and repair. The text also discusses the influence of friction and other real-world factors on engine performance.
- Extensive chapters on piston design, valve ports, and slide-valves
- Detailed coverage of crank-effort, friction, and the turning power of engines
- Design guidance for pistons, rods, crank-pins, connecting rods, and gears
- Sections on condensers, pumps, frame work, and propelling devices
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, material-based grounding in steam-engine design and its practical application.
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