A Study of Recording Instruments: Thesis for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering of the University of Illinois (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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At the time Watt invented the steam engine there was but little known of the laws governing steam. In a general way he knew the source whence his power came and that it exerted a force against the piston of his engine. He had no way of measuring the power de - livered by his engine except by comparison with the horses which it displaced and this could only be done after the work had been performed. But the net work accomplished gave him no conception of the gross work exerted by the piston, consequently he was ignorant of the frictional resistances of the moving parts. Watt invented a crude instrument for recording the pressure of the steam against the piston throughout the stroke. He so fully realized the importance of the indicator in developing his steam engine that he kept its existance a secret until a short time before his death.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical evolution of steam engines and discusses the development of recording instruments to measure the performance of engines. The author traces the invention of the steam engine to James Watt and discusses how his groundbreaking work led to the development of indicator devices. The book also provides an overview of the various types of indicator instruments that have been developed over the years, including the Thompson, Tabor, and Crosby indicators, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. The author argues that the development of recording instruments has been essential to the progress of steam engine technology, as it has allowed engineers to accurately measure the performance of engines and identify areas for improvement. The book concludes by exploring the significance of recording instruments in the broader context of the Industrial Revolution, and argues that they played a key role in the development of modern industrial society. 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 # 9780282405281_0
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