9781330869154 - The Steam Engine (Classic Reprint) de Holmes, George Charles Vincent (4 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 extensively detailed elementary guide to the steam engine, suitable for students and beginners with minimal pre-existing knowledge of the topic. The author, with expertise in engineering and mechanics, delivers an accessible introduction to thermodynamics, placing emphasis on the conversion of heat into mechanical work. The book considers the broader context of the steam engine within the development of energy from its earliest understanding to its more modern applications. It introduces core concepts such as the nature of heat and its effects on gases and water, supported by explanations of scientific laws and accompanied by diagrams for visual learners. The book concludes with a thought-provoking analysis of the ongoing pursuit of improving efficiency and minimizing fuel waste in steam engines. 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.

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 550 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.