9781330057230 - locomotive compounding and superheating: a practical text-book for the use of railway and locomotive engineers, students, and draughtsmen (classic reprint) von gairns, j. f. (3 Ergebnisse)
Locomotive Compounding and Superheating
A Practical Text-Book For The Use Of Railway And Locomotive Engineers, Students, And Draughtsmen
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Locomotive Compounding and Superheating
A Practical Text-Book For The Use Of Railway And Locomotive Engineers, Students, And Draughtsmen
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a thorough examination of compounding and superheating for locomotive engineering. Emerging as practical methods for enhancing locomotive performance in the late 1800s, these techniques involve the redistribution of steam use and temperature to improve efficiency and r…educe fuel consumption. The author details the history and development of these concepts, exploring their evolution from the initial ideas to their widespread adoption. The author presents a comprehensive classification of compounding systems, providing insights into the various methods used to divide and utilize steam pressure. The book also discusses the mechanical advantages and potential drawbacks of compound locomotives, offering a balanced assessment of their strengths and weaknesses. By reviewing the work of engineers and manufacturers around the world, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, making this book an invaluable resource for railway enthusiasts, locomotive engineers, and historians alike. 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.
