The Working of the Steam Engine Explained by the Use of the Indicator, or an Exposition of the Best Means of Producing the Greatest Impulsive Effect From a Given Quantity of Steam-Power, With the Least Expenditure of Fuel: With a Description of the Mode o
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- The Working of the Steam Engine Explained by the Use of the Indicator, or an Exposition of the Best Means of Producing the Greatest Impulsive Effect From a Given Quantity of Steam-Power, With the Least Expenditure of Fuel: With a Description of the Mode o
- Author
- Joseph Hopkinson
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0266532705
- ISBN 13
- 9780266532705
- Item weight
- 805 grams
Understand the steam engine with clear, practical guidance
Discover how the Steam Engine Indicator helps engineers measure, compare, and improve engine performance. This edition explains the instrument’s use, construction, and the practical steps to apply expansion and compounding for better efficiency.
This nonfiction guide blends history, theory, and hands-on instruction. It presents how to read diagrams, assess engine power, and balance steam pressure to save fuel. The book also includes examples from real engines and practical notes for working engineers and owners.- What the indicator measures and why it matters for efficiency
- Step-by-step methods to attach, operate, and interpret diagrams
- How to calculate power, fuel use, and engine friction from data
- Illustrative examples of single- and compound-engine setups
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