ISBN: 9781330142028 - slide-valves a book for practical men on the principles and methods of design; with an explanation of the principles of shaft-governors (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an understanding of slide valves, an essential component of steam engines. It begins with the basics of valve mechanisms, then covers valve gears and steam distribution. Turning to the geometry of slide valves, the author provides valve dimensions and explores how to affect engine events by manipulating key dimensions. The book concludes with a look at the dynamics of slide valve engines, with an emphasis on the Zeuner diagram method for valve analysis. 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.…