9781330430743 - Manual of the Steam-Engine Indicator (Classic Reprint) de Peabody, Cecil H. (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 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.