Journal of the Franklin InstitutePergamon Press, 1865 |
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Page 29
... condenser . Moreover , that heat is the element of force and steam the agent or medium by which it acts , and consequently fuel only is consumed and has to be renewed . A small quantity of water might furnish an in- definite amount of ...
... condenser . Moreover , that heat is the element of force and steam the agent or medium by which it acts , and consequently fuel only is consumed and has to be renewed . A small quantity of water might furnish an in- definite amount of ...
Page 30
... condensers and conden- sers . Non - condensing engines , the most numerous and popular , are ope- rated solely by the swelling or expansive force , and consequently cannot turn to account more than half the power in it . They do not ...
... condensers and conden- sers . Non - condensing engines , the most numerous and popular , are ope- rated solely by the swelling or expansive force , and consequently cannot turn to account more than half the power in it . They do not ...
Page 31
... condenser be kept down to 100 ° then the pressure of the uncondensed steam will be expressed by two inches of mercury , and the loss of power consequent upon it would amount to a proportionately less fraction of the whole . ' Again ...
... condenser be kept down to 100 ° then the pressure of the uncondensed steam will be expressed by two inches of mercury , and the loss of power consequent upon it would amount to a proportionately less fraction of the whole . ' Again ...
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... condenser and working cylinder , and discharg- ing the steam from the latter into an atmospheric one , its capacity being determined by the intended pressure of the steam , or the number of times it will admit the working cylinderful of ...
... condenser and working cylinder , and discharg- ing the steam from the latter into an atmospheric one , its capacity being determined by the intended pressure of the steam , or the number of times it will admit the working cylinderful of ...
Page 34
... condensers to atmospheric cylinders , can hardly be resisted , as gener- ally double the power will be obtained with no extra working expense but that of ice or water for condensation , and not even that for adding to the power of ...
... condensers to atmospheric cylinders , can hardly be resisted , as gener- ally double the power will be obtained with no extra working expense but that of ice or water for condensation , and not even that for adding to the power of ...
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