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Synopsis
Understand how a steam engine works with Crosby's Steam Engine Indicator. This classic instrument helps engineers measure pressure, analyze diagrams, and compute engine power. The kit includes a complete indicator with one spring, scale, elbow and cock, plus two quires of paper, a bottle of watch oil, a screwdriver and a wrench, neatly packed in a velvet‑lined walnut case with a nickel handle and lock. Clear directions for using the indicator and reading diagrams accompany the set, and extras can be added if ordered.
The book explains how to read diagrams, measure pressures, and determine mean effective pressure, actual power, and net useful power. It covers how to account for atmospheric pressure, vacuum, and friction, and it provides practical examples to guide calculations. The appendix also notes practical variants like proportional dividers, telescope connections, carrying pulleys, clamps, and additional springs available on request.
What you’ll experience
- Step‑by‑step guidance for taking and interpreting diagrams from a steam engine.
- Methods for calculating mean effective pressure and horsepower.
- Insight into how to account for friction, load, and condenser performance in power estimates.
- Historical context on instrument design and reliability, plus notes on government approval and practical use.
Ideal for engineers, students, and readers interested in the history of steam technology and precision measurement.
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A Description of the Crosby Steam-Engine Indicator (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a valuable resource for engineers seeking to understand and effectively utilize the steam engine indicator. Written by an experienced author, it offers practical guidance on the use of this essential instrument for analyzing the performance of steam engines. The book delves into the history and principles of steam engine indicators, explaining how to attach and operate them. It also covers the interpretation of indicator diagrams, including details on atmospheric lines, clearance lines, boiler pressure lines, admission lines, steam lines, expansion curves, exhaust lines, counterpressure lines, compression curves, vacuum lines, and theoretical curves. With its detailed explanations, clear examples, and helpful illustrations, this book is an invaluable guide for engineers looking to optimize the performance 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. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330584194_0
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A Description of the Crosby Steam-Engine Indicator (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 84 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330584198
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A Description of the Crosby Steam-Engine Indicator (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
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ISBN 13 : 9781330584194
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25764942/2
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