9781334175657 - Memorandum by Chief Engineer for the Year 1905 (Classic Reprint) de Association, Manchester Steam Users' (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 is a fascinating and detailed account of the Manchester Steam Users Association from 1854 to 1905. The association, founded by Adam Dugdale, was dedicated to promoting safety and efficiency in the use of steam-powered machinery. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the association's activities, including its role in the development of steam pressure gauges, the establishment of boiler inspection standards, and its pioneering work on the specific heat of superheated steam. The book also examines the association's engagement with broader issues such as the prevention of steam-pipe explosions and the concerns over the brittleness of mild steel in the late 19th century. Through its extensive research and analysis, this book offers valuable insights into the history of steam power and the efforts to improve its safety and efficiency during a period of rapid industrialization. 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.