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Excerpt from Diesel: The Modern Power
Early in history men began to think of mechanical means of obtaining power. It is related that in 130 rc. Hero built the first steam engine. However, over nine teen centuries were to pass before James Watt made the steam engine a practical means of doing work. From Watt''s time on, the develop ment of the steam engine and its utilization were extremely rapid. On rails, on water, and in industry it was almost supreme for a hundred years. Steam engines are at their best when large units are needed. But they are still not as efficient as internal combustion engines. Portable steam plants are difficult to build small enough for uses where weight and space are factors.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Early in history men began to think of mechanical means of obtaining power. It is related that in 130 rc. Hero built the first steam engine. However, over nine teen centuries were to pass before James Watt made the steam engine a practical means of doing work. From Watt''s time on, the develop ment of the steam engine and its utilization were extremely rapid. On rails, on water, and in industry it was almost supreme for a hundred years. Steam engines are at their best when large units are needed. But they are still not as efficient as internal combustion engines. Portable steam plants are difficult to build small enough for uses where weight and space are factors.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Publisher - Forgotten Books
Language - English
Hardback
Contributors
Author
Ralph A. Richardson
Published Date -
ISBN - 9780331811742
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 cm
Page Count - 34
Paperback
Contributors
Author
Ralph A. Richardson
Published Date -
ISBN - 9781332714001
Dimensions - 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 cm
Page Count - 36
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