Learn how to build real working engines with step-by-step projects and clear pictures.
This how-to volume teaches simple language and practical techniques for making steam, hot air, and gas engines, plus the fundamentals of how they work. It combines history, hands-on projects, and detailed illustrations to guide young builders from first ideas to functioning models.
The book opens with the story of early inventors and then walks you through a wide range of projects. You’ll find practical chapters on model engines, boilers, fittings, and even a model Atlantic-type locomotive, all shown with drawings and careful, beginner-friendly instructions. With patience and a good toolkit, readers can turn curiosity into real machines.Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of engine development, from the earliest rudimentary designs to the powerful machines of the 19th century. Beginning with Hero's simple steam-powered ball in ancient Alexandria, the author traces the evolution of steam engines through the centuries, highlighting the contributions of key figures like Branca, Papin, Newcomen, and Watt. You'll learn how these pioneers overcame technical challenges and paved the way for the steam-powered revolution that transformed transportation and industry. But this book is more than just a historical account. It delves into the scientific principles behind steam power, explaining how steam is generated and how its energy is harnessed to produce motion. You'll also discover how the development of the steam boiler played a crucial role in increasing engine efficiency and power. The author then explores the application of steam power in steamboats and locomotives, recounting the groundbreaking achievements of Fulton and Stephenson. Finally, the book touches upon other engine types, including compressed air, hot air, and gas engines, providing a broader context for understanding the evolution of power generation. By shedding light on the ingenuity and perseverance behind the development of engines, this book offers a deeper appreciation for the technological advancements that have shaped our world. 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 9781333192365_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333192365
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333192365
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 278 pages. 8.90x5.90x0.70 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1333192363
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