CONTENTS.
[Nature and uses of a Vacuum.]
[Velocity of falling Bodies and Momentum of moving Bodies.]
[Centres of Gravity, Gyration, and Oscillation.]
[Strength of materials and Strains subsisting in Machines.]
[CHAP. I.--GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STEAM ENGINE.]
[CHAP. II.--HEAT, COMBUSTION, AND STEAM.]
[CHAP. III.--EXPANSION OF STEAM AND ACTION OF THE VALVES.]
[CHAP. IV.--MODES OF ESTIMATING THE POWER AND PERFORMANCE OF ENGINES AND BOILERS.]
[Duty of Engines and Boilers.]
[Dynamometer, Gauges, and Cataract.]
[CHAP. V.--PROPORTIONS OF BOILERS.]
[Heating and Fire Grate Surface.]
[Evaporative Power of Boilers.]
[Modern Marine and Locomotive Boilers.]
[CHAP. VI.--PROPORTIONS OF ENGINES.]
[Air Pump, Condenser, and Hot and Cold Water Pumps.]
[Strengths of Marine and Locomotive Engines.]
[CHAP. VII.--CONSTRUCTIVE DETAILS OF BOILERS.]
[Incrustation and Corrosion of Boilers.]
[CHAP. VIII.--CONSTRUCTIVE DETAILS OF ENGINES.]
[Various forms of Marine Engines.]
[Cylinders, Pistons, and Valves.]
[Details of the Screw and Screw Shaft.]
[Details of the Paddles and Paddle Shaft.]
[CHAP. IX.--STEAM NAVIGATION.]
[Resistance of Vessels in Water.]
[Experiments on the Resistance of Vessels.]
[Influence of the size of Vessels upon their Speed.]
[Structure and Operation of Paddle Wheels.]
[Configuration and Action of the Screw.]
[Comparative Advantages of Paddle and Screw Vessels.]
[Comparative Advantages of different kinds of Screws.]
[Screw Vessels with full and auxiliary Power.]
[CHAP. X.--EXAMPLES OF ENGINES OF RECENT CONSTRUCTION.]
[CHAP. XI.--ON VARIOUS FORMS AND APPLICATIONS OF THE STEAM ENGINE.]
Governor.
Donkey Pumps.
Portable Steam Engines.
Stationary Engines.
Steam Fire Engines.
Steam Excavator.
[CHAP. XII.--MANUFACTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF STEAM ENGINES.]
[Management of Marine Boilers.]