Excerpt from Gas, Gasoline and Oil Engines: Including Complete Gas Engine Glossary
AS the soot and monoxide have a calorific value it is evident that much of the heat Of the fuel is wasted if they are exhausted from the cylinder without further burning at the end of the stroke. To gain every possible heat unit it is necessary to fur: nish sufficient oxygen or air to reduce the fuel to its lowest state. As the free oxygen and nitrogen contained in the fuel are without fuel value, their rejection from the cylinder oc casions no loss except for that heat which they take from the cylinder by virtue Of their high temperature.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough examination of heat and power and their applications in engines, including a detailed exploration of working cycles, indicator diagrams, and typical engine types. It situates the development of the heat engine within the broader context of the Industrial Revolution, highlighting its profound impact on transportation, manufacturing, and our understanding of thermodynamics. The author delves into the intricacies of fuel combustion, emphasizing the significance of compression and expansion in maximizing efficiency. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of heat engines, making it an invaluable resource for students, engineers, and anyone interested in the fundamental concepts of power generation. 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 9781330272930_0
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