1. Elementary Thermodynamics. 2. Theory of the Steam Engine. 3, Types and details of Engines. 4. Admission of Steam by Valve. 5. Valve diagrams. 6. Indicator and indicator cards. 7. Compound Engines and condensers. 8. Heat and combustion of fuel. 9. Boilers, types, fittings, etc. 10. Chimneys. Appendix. Care of Boilers, Tables, Numerous Problems with answers.
Third edition, (1901), thoroughly revised to date and considerably enlarged.
259 pages, 108 illustrations, size 9¼ × 6¼.
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THE SLIDE VALVE
SIMPLY EXPLAINED
By W. J. TENNANT, Asso. M.I.M.E.
REVISED AND MUCH ENLARGED
By J. H. KINEALY, D.E.
| CONTENTS OF CHAPTERS: | |
|---|---|
| I. | The Simple Slide. |
| II. | The Eccentric a Crank. Special Model to Give Quantitative Results. |
| III. | Advance of the Eccentric. |
| IV. | Dead Centre. Order of Cranks. Cushioning |
| V. | Expansion—Inside and Outside Lap andLead; Advance Affected Thereby. Compression. |
| VI. | Double-Ported and Piston Valves. |
| VII. | The Effect of Alterations to Valve andEccentric. |
| VIII. | Note on Link Motions. |
| IX. | Note on Very Early Cut-Off, and on ReversingGears in General. |
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