A Pocket Book Of Coal And Speed Tables For Engineers And Steam Users (1884) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164543213)

""A Pocket Book of Coal and Speed Tables for Engineers and Steam Users"" is a reference book written by Foley and Nelson in 1884. The book is aimed at engineers and steam users who need to calculate the amount of coal required to produce a certain amount of steam and the speed at which the steam engine can operate. The book contains tables and formulas that can be used to make these calculations with ease. The tables include data on the heating value of different types of coal, the amount of air required for combustion, and the amount of steam generated per pound of coal. The book also includes information on the properties of steam and the performance of steam engines. This pocket-sized book is a valuable resource for engineers and steam users who need to make quick and accurate calculations in the field.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.

Author: Nelson Foley
ISBN-10: 1164543210
ISBN-13: 9781164543213
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d