The Steam-Engine and Other Steam-Motors, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book expounds on the fundamental principles of steam engines and motors. It presents a comprehensive overview of the subject, expertly combining theory and practice, giving readers a solid grasp of steam engine operations and enabling them to analyze engine performance with ease. The text delves into relevant physical and mechanical principles, and lays a strong foundation in the thermodynamics of heat engines. It explores the properties of steam, applying them to the analysis of steam engine processes and the assessment of engine efficiency. The book also presents a detailed study of the mechanics of the main working mechanism of the engine, encompassing force-action, motion, working forces, and shaking-force. A unique feature of this book is its thorough examination of the dynamics of steam and steam jets. It establishes quantitative expressions for the adiabatic steam jet and elucidates its mechanical action. This knowledge forms the basis for the subsequent discussion of steam-jet applications in steam engines, steam calorimeters, injectors, and jet blowers. The book also includes an insightful analysis of the entropy-temperature diagram, providing a powerful tool for understanding steam engine behavior. Furthermore, it presents a comprehensive description of engine design and construction, including valve gears, governors, and steam action in compound engines. The author's systematic exposition of the subject makes this book an indispensable resource for students, engineers, and anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of steam engines. 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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- Title
- The Steam-Engine and Other Steam-Motors, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Robert C. H. Heck
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330147731
- ISBN 13
- 9781330147733
- Seller catalogs
- Engines and Automotive
This work is mainly descriptive and analytical, developing and illustrating principles and establishing methods for solving the various problems which arise in connection with the working of the engine. The writer has planned a subsequent treatise, on the Performance and Design of the Engine: this will take up the quantitative and synthetical side of the subject, giving the digested results of a large number of tests, now available in works of ref er ence; setting forth methods of engine-testing; and developing, as far as practicable, a logical scheme of design, especially of the thermodynamic design of the engine. This is several times te ferred to, in the text, as Part II. (of a complete treatise).
It will at once appear that the ground here covered is more extensive than is desirable for many courses of study: but the arrangement of matter is such as to facilitate selection and omis sion. Without attempting to map out a course in detail, it may be well to remark that certain very special discussions, as 6 (k), 13 (d), and the greater part of 527, are clearly indicated for omission. A good elementary class-room course would include, in Vol. I., 1 to 17, or all of Chapters I., II., and III., with minor omissions, in Chapter IV., 18, 19, 20 through (h), part of 21, 22, and some of 23 - the rest of this chapter belonging to the experimental course and forming an introduction to'part II. 24, and as much of the rest of Chapter V. As time permits, with em phasis on 5 29; in Chapter VII., 32, 33 through (c), 34 (b), 35 as desired, 36 (a), 39, 40 (a). A strong course in the mechanics of the engine would use practically all of this chapter - such a course to be largely carried out through graphical work in the drafting-room.
Certain original features in this volume are, the formula for cylinder-condensation in 21, the curves and tables for the steam jet in Chapter V., and the full development of the radial analysis for shaking-force in 40. In regard to the chapter on mechanics, the writer would acknowledge his indebtedness to Professor J. F. Klein, many of the methods there set forth being based upon those in Notes on the Design of a High-speed Engine, or devel oped in connection with the long-continued use of that book.
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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.
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