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9781334178030: Steam (Classic Reprint): Its Generation and Use

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ISBN 10 : 1334178038 ISBN 13 : 9781334178030

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the early spark of steam power and how it grew into modern boilers. Learn the principles behind burning fuels, generating steam, and capturing heat.

This edition traces the journey from Hero’s engine to practical steam systems, describing key figures, devices, and ideas that shaped steam generation and its use. It blends historical development with practical details on testing, fuels, and boiler operation to show how steam technology evolved into a foundation of industry.

Major milestones in steam history, from the ideas of Hero to the first practical engines.

How calorimetry and heat value are determined to assess fuel energy.

Different fuels and firing methods, and how draft and combustion affect performance.

Boiler design, superheaters, fuels, and methods to improve efficiency and safety.

Ideal for readers of engineering history and anyone interested in how steam power and boilers work in practice.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334178038
ISBN 13: 9781334178030
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 337
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Steam: Its Generation and Use (Classic Reprint)

Babcock and Wilcox Company

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ISBN 10 : 1334178038 ISBN 13 : 9781334178030

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the evolution of steam-powered technology from its humble beginnings to its widespread use in modern society. The author traces the development of steam engines from the 17th century through the 19th century, highlighting the contributions of inventors such as Thomas Savery, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and George H. Babcock. The book also explores the evolution of water-tube boilers, a key component in steam power systems, and provides a detailed history of the development of the Babcock & Wilcox boiler, one of the most widely used boilers in the world today. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781334178030_0

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