9781024075229 - A Handbook of Engine and Boiler Trials, and of the Indicator and Prony Brake von Thurston, Robert Henry (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Handbook of Engine and Boiler Trials, and of the Indicator and Prony Brake is a comprehensive guide to the testing and evaluation of steam engines and boilers, written by Robert Henry Thurston. First published in 1890, this handbook provides detailed instructions and methodologies for conducting accurate and reliable trials. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the use of indicator diagrams to assess engine performance, the application of the Prony brake for measuring power output, and the analysis of boiler efficiency. It offers practical advice on instrumentation, data collection, and the interpretation of results, making it an invaluable resource for engineers, technicians, and students involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of steam power plants. Thurstonâ?(TM)s meticulous approach and clear explanations ensure that readers can confidently perform engine and boiler trials, contributing to the optimization and improvement of these critical systems. This historical text remains relevant for its foundational knowledge and practical insights into the field of mechanical engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.