9780656263653 - Polytechnisches Journal, 1839, Vol. 74 (Classic Reprint) de Dingler, Johann Gottfried (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book puts forth a unique theory challenging prevailing notions about the use of high-pressure steam in locomotive engines. The author posits that using high-pressure steam, as is commonly done, not only fails to yield any true economy of fuel, but in fact leads to profligate waste and excessive engine wear. This theory overturns the long-held belief that high-pressure steam, by expanding within the cylinder, necessarily increases the engine's efficiency and power. The author offers a series of carefully designed experiments and mathematical proofs in support of their theory, convincingly demonstrating that high-pressure steam actually generates less power while consuming more fuel. This groundbreaking work exposes a fundamental flaw in the design of steam engines and offers a path towards more effective and economical operation. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of the principles governing steam engine performance and efficiency. 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.