An Historical and Descriptive Account of the Steam Engine: Comprising a General View of the Various Modes of Employing Elastic Vapour as a Prime Mover ... Papers Connected With the Subject - Softcover
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A labourer working ten hours per day, can raise in one minute a weight equivalent to 8750 pounds one foot high, or about sixty cubic feet of water in the same time; while the power Of a horse working eight hours per day, may be correctly averaged at pounds. Smeaton states, that this animal, by means Of pumps, can raise two hundred and fifty hogsheads Of water ten feet high in an hour. It is a well known fact, also, that men when trained to running, are able on the average of several days being taken, to out strip the fleetest horse; and yet it will be seen from the above statement, that his force, if properly applied, is at least six times that of the most powerful man.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the technological marvel of the steam engine, focusing on its humble beginnings and evolution into an industrial giant. The author traces the history of the steam engine, from the early experiments of inventors like Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen to the groundbreaking contributions of James Watt and Richard Trevithick. This book explores the profound impact of the steam engine on various industries, including mining, manufacturing, and transportation. The author also discusses the social and economic consequences of the steam engine's widespread adoption, as well as its role in shaping the Industrial Revolution. The book delves into the intricate workings of the steam engine, explaining the principles of thermodynamics and mechanics that govern its operation. Through detailed descriptions and diagrams, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the steam engine's design and function. This book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology, the development of industrial machinery, or the broader impact of technological advancements on society. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282899240_0
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