The Study of Steam and the Marine Engine : For Young Sea Officers in H.M. Navy the Merchant Navy, Etc. (1862)
Overview
""The Study of Steam and the Marine Engine"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by S.M. Saxby in 1862. The book is intended for young sea officers in the British Navy and the Merchant Navy who want to learn about steam engines and their applications in marine engineering. The book covers a wide range of topics related to steam engines, including the principles of steam power, the construction and operation of marine engines, and the maintenance and repair of steam-powered vessels. The author provides detailed explanations of the various components of a marine engine, such as the boiler, the condenser, and the piston, and how they work together to produce power. The book also includes diagrams and illustrations to help readers better understand the concepts discussed. Overall, ""The Study of Steam and the Marine Engine"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of steam power in the maritime industry.Being A Complete Initiation Into A Knowledge Of Principles And Their Application To Practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781104428372
- ISBN-10: 1104428377
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: April 2009
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.56 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- Page Count: 192
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