A Treatise On The Richards Steam-Engine Indicator: With Directions For Its Use (1880)

By Charles Talbot Porter

Book Overview

A Treatise On The Richards Steam-Engine Indicator: With Directions For Its Use (1880) is a book written by Charles Talbot Porter. The book is a comprehensive guide on the Richards Steam-Engine Indicator, which is a device used to measure the pressure inside steam engines. The book provides detailed instructions on how to use the indicator, including how to attach it to the engine and how to read the measurements it provides. It also includes information on the history of the steam engine and the development of the indicator. The book is intended for engineers and mechanics who work with steam engines, as well as students of mechanical engineering. Overall, A Treatise On The Richards Steam-Engine Indicator is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of steam engines.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120947146
• ISBN13: 9781120947147
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"