A Catechism of the Steam Engine
Enriched edition. Unveiling the Mechanisms: A Deep Dive into Steam Engine Technology and HistoryBy C.E. John Bourne
Length13h 46m
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In "A Catechism of the Steam Engine," C.E. John Bourne presents a comprehensive exploration of steam engineering, blending technical precision with an accessible didactic style. This seminal work is structured as a dialogic catechism, wherein complex concepts are broken down through questions and answers, enabling readers to grasp the principles of steam power with clarity. Bourne's analytical approach is deeply rooted in the industrial age of the 19th century, reflecting the burgeoning advancements in technology while situating steam engineering within the broader context of mechanization and its societal implications. Bourne, an accomplished engineer and educator, embodies the spirit of the Victorian era'Äîa time characterized by rapid industrial growth and a thirst for knowledge. His firsthand experiences in engineering and his commitment to education shine through his writing. Bourne's intention to demystify steam power for both professionals and laypeople alike can be traced to his background in teaching and his desire to promote practical understanding in a field that was transforming the fabric of society. Recommended for engineers, historians, and anyone intrigued by the roots of modern machinery, Bourne's "A Catechism of the Steam Engine" serves as an invaluable resource. The book not only enriches one's technical vocabulary but also offers a lens through which to view the revolutionary impact of steam on the industrial landscape.
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Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length13 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CLASSIFICATION OF ENGINES.
45STRENGTHS OF LAND ENGINES.
2NATURE AND USES OF A VACUUM.
46STRENGTH OF MARINE AND LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES.
3VELOCITY OF FALLING BODIES AND MOMENTUM OF MOVING BODIES.
47CHAPTER VII.
4CENTRAL FORCES.
48CONSTRUCTIVE DETAILS OF BOILERS.
5CENTRES OF GRAVITY, GYRATION, AND OSCILLATION.
49LAND AND MARINE BOILERS.
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6THE PENDULUM AND GOVERNOR.
50INCRUSTATION AND CORROSION OF BOILERS.
7THE MECHANICAL POWERS.
51LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS.
8FRICTION.
52CHAPTER VIII.
9STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND STRAINS SUBSISTING IN MACHINES.
53CONSTRUCTIVE DETAILS OF ENGINES.
10CHAPTER I.
54PUMPING ENGINES.
11GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE STEAM ENGINE.
55VARIOUS FORMS OF MARINE ENGINES.
12THE BOILER.
56CYLINDERS, PISTONS, AND VALVES,
13THE ENGINE.
57AIR PUMP AND CONDENSER.
14THE MARINE ENGINE.
58PUMPS, COCKS, AND PIPES.
15SCREW ENGINES.
59DETAILS OF THE SCREW AND SCREW SHAFT.
16THE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE.
60DETAILS OF THE PADDLES AND PADDLE SHAFT.
17CHAPTER II.
61THE LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE.
18HEAT, COMBUSTION, AND STEAM.
62CHAPTER IX.
19HEAT.
63STEAM NAVIGATION.
20COMBUSTION.
64RESISTANCE OF VESSELS IN WATER.
21STEAM.
65EXPERIMENTS ON THE RESISTANCE OF VESSELS.
22CHAPTER III.: EXPANSION OF STEAM AND ACTION OF THE VALVES.
66INFLUENCE OF THE SIZE OF VESSELS UPON THEIR SPEED.
23CHAPTER IV.
67STRUCTURE AND OPERATION OF PADDLE WHEELS.
24MODES OF ESTIMATING THE POWER AND PERFORMANCE OF ENGINES AND BOILERS.
68CONFIGURATION AND ACTION OF THE SCREW.
25HORSES POWER.
69COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES OF PADDLE AND SCREW VESSELS.
26DUTY OF ENGINES AND BOILERS.
70COMPARATIVE ADVANTAGES OF DIFFERENT SCREWS.
27THE INDICATOR.
71PROPORTIONS OF SCREWS.
28DYNAMOMETER, GAUGES, AND CATARACT.
72SCREW VESSELS WITH FULL AND AUXILIARY POWER.
29CHAPTER V.
73SCREW AND PADDLES COMBINED.
30PROPORTIONS OF BOILERS.
74CHAPTER X.
31HEATING AND FIRE GRATE SURFACE.
75EXAMPLES OF ENGINES.
32CALORIMETER AND VENT.
76OSCILLATING PADDLE ENGINES.
33EVAPORATIVE POWER OF BOILERS.
77DIRECT ACTING SCREW ENGINE.
34MODERN MARINE AND LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS.
78LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE.
35THE BLAST IN LOCOMOTIVES.
79CHAPTER XI: OF VARIOUS FORMS, APPLICATIONS, AND APPLIANCES OF THE STEAM ENGINE.
36BOILER CHIMNEYS.
80CHAPTER XII.
37STEAM ROOM AND PRIMING.
81MANUFACTURE AND MANAGEMENT OF STEAM ENGINES.
38STRENGTH OF BOILERS.
82CONSTRUCTION OF ENGINES.
39BOILER EXPLOSIONS.
83ERECTION OF ENGINES.
40CHAPTER VI.
84MANAGEMENT OF MARINE BOILERS.
41PROPORTIONS OF ENGINES.
85MANAGEMENT OF MARINE ENGINES.
42STEAM PASSAGES.
86MANAGEMENT OF LOCOMOTIVES.
43AIR PUMP, CONDENSER, AND HOT AND COLD WATER PUMPS.
87INDEX.: THE END.
44FLY WHEEL.
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