Design of a High-Speed Steam Engine: Notes, Diagrams, Formulas and Tables

J. F. Klein

ISBN 10: 1330869613 / ISBN 13: 9781330869611

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of high-speed steam engine design, offering a comprehensive guide for engineers and students alike. It meticulously explores the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of thermodynamics, mechanics, and machine design as they pertain to these powerful machines. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, a time of rapid industrialization and technological advancement, the author provides a deep understanding of the principles governing steam engine operation. The text covers a wide range of topics, including boiler pressure determination, clearance and cut-off calculations, back pressure and compression considerations, and the influence of connecting rod length on piston movement and steam distribution. With its emphasis on efficiency and optimization, this book explores the delicate balance between steam economy, engine speed, and stability. The author delves into the complexities of inertia forces and their impact on engine performance, offering insights into balancing reciprocating parts and designing flywheels for smooth operation. Detailed diagrams and formulas illustrate key concepts, making them accessible to both seasoned engineers and those new to the field. By unraveling the complexities of high-speed steam engine design, this book equips readers with the knowledge to create efficient, reliable, and powerful machines that drive progress in a world increasingly reliant on mechanical power. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Design of a High-Speed Steam Engine: Notes, Diagrams, Formulas and Tables
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330869613
• ISBN 13: 9781330869611
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Engines and Automotive

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Synopsis

Excerpt from Design of a High-Speed Steam Engine: Notes, Diagrams, Formulas and Tables

When the first edition of this book was published the intention was to make it Part I of a treatise on the Dynamics and Design of a high-speed Steam Engine. Part II was to treat of the Dynamics and Design of Shaft Governors. This second part is now nearly finished, but proves to be so difficult and volumi nous as to make it unsuitable for most undergraduate work in technical schools; it will, therefore, be issued as a separate and independent work.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.