Diesels Rational Heat Motor: A Lecture (1897) - Couverture rigide

Diesel, Rudolf

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ISBN 10 : 1498143113 ISBN 13 : 9781498143110

Editeur : Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

Diesel's Rational Heat Motor: A Lecture (1897) is a book written by Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. In this book, Diesel presents the principles and design of his invention, which he called the ""rational heat motor."" The book is a transcript of a lecture that Diesel gave in 1897 at the Technical High School of Munich, where he explained the theory behind his engine and its advantages over other types of engines. The book begins with an introduction to the history of the steam engine and the problems that existed with it, including its low efficiency and high fuel consumption. Diesel then goes on to explain the principles of his engine, which is based on the concept of compression ignition. He describes how the engine compresses air to a high temperature and pressure, and then injects fuel into the compressed air, causing it to ignite and power the engine. Throughout the book, Diesel discusses the advantages of his engine, including its high efficiency, low fuel consumption, and ability to use a variety of fuels. He also addresses some of the criticisms of his invention, such as the noise and vibration it produces. Overall, Diesel's Rational Heat Motor: A Lecture (1897) is a seminal work in the history of engineering and technology. It provides a detailed explanation of the principles behind the diesel engine and its advantages over other types of engines, and it remains a valuable resource for engineers and scientists interested in the history and development of the internal combustion engine.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Hi Libfary -I DIESELS RATIONAL HEAT MOTOR. Our German contemporary, the Zeitschrift desV ereines Deutscher I ngenieurey contains a lecture delivered by Rudolph Diesel at the general meeting of the society at Cassell, held June i6. 1897. As we are convinced of the great interest American engineers are taking in the scientific advancement and practical development of the gas-engine, we deemed it advisable to furnish the readers of Progressive A ge with an exact translation of said article, including reproduction of cuts and accompanying tables. After some introductory remarks, Mr. Diesel continues as follows: In regard to the high state of development of the steam-engine of to-day, it is a generally known fact that in the best triple expansion steam-engines of over 1,000 horse-power, from 12 to 13 per cent, only of the whole heat contained in the fuel is converted into actual work; only 9per cent, from smaller double expansion engines down to 150 to 200 horse-power; 5per cent, from small engines down to 50 horse-power, provided condensation is used, and far less from the smaller steam-engines and those without condensation. We all know the steam-engine to be one of the most perfect instruments of modern industry, brought to that height by our most able men having shown their best of talents in its development. In view of this fact, the figures given are exceedingly low, nearly incomprehensible, and although this is generally known, we should be reminded of it as often as possible, referring to such work, for example, as the researches of Zeuner andS chroter. First of all, the moving power, steam, receives but a fraction nof the caloric value Hof the fuel; Uj is the efficiency of the boiler, usually 75 per cent., occasionally 80, but never more than that. Furthermore, according to theoretical results, only a portion nof the whole heat UiH contained in the steam
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1498143113
• ISBN 13: 9781498143110
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 34
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible