Excerpt from Manual of the Steam-Engine Indicator
The steam-engine indicator is an instrument in vented by Watt to measure and record the pressure Of the steam in the cylinder Of an engine. The dia grams drawn by an indicator enable us to calculate the power Of the engine, to examine and adjust the actions Of the engine va'ves, and to make certain in ferences concerning the transformation of heat into work and the influence Of the metal Of the cylinder on that Operation. Too much emphasis cannot be given to the fact that the sole Office Of the indicator is to measure and record pressure; actions which are commonly said to be revealed by the indicator are really inferences based on the pressure or on changes Of pressure.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explains how to use a steam engine indicator, a device invented by James Watt to measure steam pressure and improve engine efficiency. The author outlines the operation of the indicator and the mechanics of producing a diagram that visually represents the pressure changes within an engine cylinder during a cycle, which is split into steam admission, expansion, exhaust, and compression phases. The characteristics of these phases provide insights into the engine's performance and indicate any inefficiencies. The author covers topics such as the selection, installation, and maintenance of indicators, along with techniques for interpreting indicator diagrams to identify and rectify mechanical issues and optimize engine operation. Overall, the book provides a detailed guide to understanding and using this essential engineering tool for assessing and improving steam engine performance. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330430743_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330430743
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles