Steam-Engine Principles and Practice (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Croft, Terrell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333533411 ISBN 13 : 9781333533410

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the world of steam engines, a technology often perceived as outdated but still holding relevance in various applications. It goes beyond the common misconception that steam engines are obsolete and explores their continued significance as efficient and economical power sources under specific conditions. Rather than focusing on design intricacies, this book provides a comprehensive guide for operating engineers and plant superintendents. It equips readers with the knowledge to select, operate, maintain, and even enhance the efficiency of these remarkable machines. The author emphasizes practical understanding, using straightforward language and clear illustrations to explain the principles and practices of steam engine operation. Through detailed explanations, worked-out examples, and engaging questions, the book covers a wide range of topics, including engine mechanisms, valve types and adjustments, governors, and the economics of using condensers and multi-expansion engines. It also explores modern engine types, testing procedures, and best practices for management, operation, and repair. Ultimately, this book demonstrates that understanding the core principles of steam engine technology remains crucial for optimizing performance and achieving greater efficiency in various industrial settings.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Although there exists a popular impression that, since the advent of the steam turbine, the steam engine is no longer of any consequence in the generation of mechanical energy (power), nothing could be more erroneous. Under certain conditions, the steam engine is still and probably always will be a very desirable and economical prime mover. No attempt has been made to include in this book anything which pertains to the design of steam engines. The treatment has been directed toward what may be termed the use of the engines. That is, the aim has been to supply such information as will enable the reader to wisely select, operate, care for, and repair steam engines and to make a study of and where possible to improve their economy. No higher mathematics is employed; a working knowledge of arithmetic should enable one to understand all which is presented. Drawings for all of the 548 illustrations were made especially for this work. It has been the endeavor to so design and render these pictures that they will convey the desired information with a minimum of supplementary discussion. Throughout the text, principles which are presented are explained with descriptive expositions or with worked-out arithmetical examples. A lso, at the end of each of the 16 divisions there are questions to be answered and, where justified, problems to be solved by the reader. These questions and problems are based on the text matter in the division just preceding. If the reader can answer the questions and solve the problems, he then must be conversant with the subject matter of the division. Detail solutions to all of the problems are printed in an appendix in the back of the book. As to the general order of treatment: First the function and principle of the steam engine are considered.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333533411
• ISBN 13: 9781333533410
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 534
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