ISBN: 9780282980023 - Notes on Heat, Steam and the Steam Engine: For the Use of Students of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (classic Reprint) (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, one of the earliest texts on steam engine principles and design, published in 1888, provides an illuminating insight into the engineering knowledge of the late 1800s. It explains the fundamental concepts of steam engines, their components, and their practical applications. The author covers various aspects of steam engine design, including fuel combustion, heat transfer, steam properties, cylinder dimensions, and chimney proportions. Through detailed explanations and illustrative examples, the book helps readers understand the intricate relationship between the different components of a steam engine and their impact on overall efficiency and performance. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of steam engine technology and its significance in the development of the industrial age. 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.…