Steam Turbines (Classic Reprint): Their Development, Styles of Build, Construction and Uses - Couverture souple

Gentsch, Wilhelm

9781334235443: Steam Turbines (Classic Reprint): Their Development, Styles of Build, Construction and Uses

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ISBN 10 : 1334235449 ISBN 13 : 9781334235443

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Steam Turbines offers a clear, practical look at the steam turbine revolution in early power engineering. This classic reference explains how turbines differ from older steam engines and why they became commercially important, with accessible explanations for readers seeking both history and technical grounding.

The book organizes the subject around two main families of turbines—pressure turbines and velocity turbines—and then explores combinations, governors, reversing gear, and accessories. It ties historical notes to how designs evolved, and it highlights how turbine work supports dynamos, ships, land vehicles, and other power systems. Rich illustrations help readers grasp operating principles and key components.

- Learn how steam turbines are classified and how different systems work
- Understand governing devices, regulating methods, and the role of exhaust and condensation
- See practical discussions of bearings, packing, and means to reduce revolutions and losses
- Get an overview of turbine applications for land and sea propulsion, and for electric power

Ideal for readers of technical history and engineers seeking a solid, readable overview of early turbine technology and its applications.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334235449
ISBN 13: 9781334235443
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 431
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Steam Turbines: Their Development, Styles of Build, Construction and Uses

Wilhelm Gentsch

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1334235449 ISBN 13 : 9781334235443

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of steam turbines, tracing their development from early designs to modern applications. The author, a leading expert in the field, provides a detailed examination of the various types of steam turbines, including pressure turbines, velocity turbines, and combinations of the two. The book also covers the history of steam turbine technology, from its humble beginnings to its widespread use in power generation and other industrial applications. The author delves into the theoretical underpinnings of steam turbine operation, exploring the principles of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics that govern their performance. With its in-depth analysis of both the historical and technical aspects of steam turbines, this book serves as an invaluable resource for engineers, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of power generation. 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 9781334235443_0

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