Quarterly Papers on Engineering, Vol. 4: Thirty-Eight Engravings

John Weale

ISBN 10: 133388480X / ISBN 13: 9781333884802

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book belongs to a series of volumes which marked a significant moment in the development of atmospheric railways, revealing how they might become a viable competitor to the steam locomotive. These volumes proposed significant improvements to the systems of the day including an economically viable method for obtaining a vacuum using a vacuum vessel and air pump. The authors also considered the use of water wheels and steam power as ways to achieve a vacuum, concluding through economic analysis that a smaller engine and air pump could be used, constantly kept at work to maintain power. These innovations when implemented would allow for a reduced capital outlay, better performance, and opened up the potential for atmospheric railways to reach their full potential in the transport revolution. 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: Quarterly Papers on Engineering, Vol. 4: Thirty-Eight Engravings
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133388480X
• ISBN 13: 9781333884802
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Engines and Automotive

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Excerpt from Quarterly Papers on Engineering, Vol. 4: Thirty-Eight Engravings

As these Reports were desired to carry conviction to unmathematical readers, I was compelled to forego any attempt at generality, and adhere to mere arithmetical demonstration in treating my subject. I trust this will explain the inelegance of method which they present.

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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.