HOW A STEAM ENGINE WORKS

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HOW A STEAM ENGINE WORKS . ON THE FOOTPLATE OF A LOCOMOTIVE. By Archibald Williams Presented by Sight Glasses Logo Decals Books Drive Chain Taps & Dies Parts available at CONTENTS. Chapter I. THE STEAM - ENGINE . What is STEAM ? The mechanical energy of STEAM The boiler The circulation of water in a boiler The enclosed furnace The multitubular boiler Fire-tube boilers Other types of boilers Aids to combustion Boiler fittings The safety-valve The water-gauge The STEAM -gauge The water supply to a boiler Chapter II. THE CONVERSION OF HEAT ENERGY. INTO MECHANICAL MOTION. Reciprocating engines Double-cylinder engines The function of the fly-wheel The cylinder The slide- valve The eccentric "Lap" of the valve: expansion of STEAM How the cut-off is managed Limit of expansive working Compound engines Arrangement of expansion engines Compound locomotives Reversing gears "Linking-up" Piston-valves Speed governors Marine-speed governors The condenser Chapter I.

HOW A STEAM ENGINE WORKS ON THE FOOTPLATE OF A LOCOMOTIVE. By Archibald Williams Presented by Sight Glasses Logo Decals Books Drive Chain Taps & …

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