Excerpt from International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons Engaged in the Engineering Professions and Trades or for Those Who Desire Information Concerning Them, Fully Illustrated and Containing Numerous Practical Examples and Their Solutions
In a radiator, the thickness of the metal is of smallflimpor tance, mainly because the temperatures are low; but in a boiler, where the parts are exposed to intense heat, it is important that the metal should be as thin as practicable. If the metal is thick, one surface is likely to be much hotter than the other, and the inequality of the expansion causes stresses that tend to bulge or crack the plates. In a very thick plate, while the surface next to the water remains uninjured, the surface exposed to the hot fire is likely to be overheated and burned, and the plate thus becomes rapidly weakened. A thin steel tube, when full of water, may be exposed to the fiercest fire without injury, provided there is not an excessive internal pressure.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the design, installation, and operation of steam-heating systems. The author covers the fundamentals of steam generation, including the principles of heat transfer and the different types of fuels used. The book also discusses the various components of a steam-heating system, such as boilers, piping, and radiators, and how to size and select the right equipment for a given application. In addition, the author provides detailed instructions on how to install and maintain a steam-heating system, as well as how to troubleshoot and repair common problems. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and procedures discussed in the text. Whether you are a homeowner looking to install a new steam-heating system or a professional engineer designing a system for a commercial building, this book has the information you need to get the job done right. 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 # 9780282633110_0
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