Modern Engines and Power Generators, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): A Practical Work on Prime Movers and the Transmission of Power, Steam, Electric, Water ... Electric, Water and Hot Air (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore compact, high-speed marine engines with practical design details and real-world performance notes.

This volume surveys fluid-upon-fluid propulsion ideas and the Hult rotary engines, explaining how multiple shutters manage steam admission, expansion, and exhaust. It also covers lubrication, bearings, and the arrangements that support fast, reliable operation at sea.

• Learn how two- and three-shutter configurations handle steam inlets, expansion, and exhaust for smooth rotation.
• Understand the role of the governor and rotary admissions in keeping precise timing with the piston.
• See how rolling bearings reduce friction and how automatic lubrication supports high-speed use.
• Get a sense of how jet and propeller ideas compare in early marine propulsion discussions.

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