The works' managers' hand-book of modern rules, tables, and data for civil and mechanical engineers ... etc1885 |
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... cent . of their force for a straight pull ; the diameter of the circular path should not be less than 25 feet , and the velocity should not exceed 2 miles an hour . The average weight of a cart - horse is 13 cwt .; a cob , 7 cwt .; a ...
... cent . of their force for a straight pull ; the diameter of the circular path should not be less than 25 feet , and the velocity should not exceed 2 miles an hour . The average weight of a cart - horse is 13 cwt .; a cob , 7 cwt .; a ...
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... cent . must be added for the clearance of the cylinder and capacity of the steam passages . To find the pressure in lbs . per square inch of the steam at any point of the period of expansion , multiply the initial pressure by the ...
... cent . must be added for the clearance of the cylinder and capacity of the steam passages . To find the pressure in lbs . per square inch of the steam at any point of the period of expansion , multiply the initial pressure by the ...
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... saving of fuel effected by compounding is about 25 per cent . To obtain uniformity of rotative pressure upon the cranks they are placed at right angles . In a compound engine , the area of the low pressure cylinder COMPOUND ENGINES . 21.
... saving of fuel effected by compounding is about 25 per cent . To obtain uniformity of rotative pressure upon the cranks they are placed at right angles . In a compound engine , the area of the low pressure cylinder COMPOUND ENGINES . 21.
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... cent . The steam should be cut off in the high pressure cylinder when the piston has moved 45 of its length of stroke , and in the low pressure cylinder at one half the length of stroke . The final pressure in the low pressure cylinder ...
... cent . The steam should be cut off in the high pressure cylinder when the piston has moved 45 of its length of stroke , and in the low pressure cylinder at one half the length of stroke . The final pressure in the low pressure cylinder ...
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... cent . be added to provide against loss by the pressure falling during the passage of the steam between the cylinders , the area of the low pressure cylinder will be 23134 + 46 ° 26 = 2776 square inches , and the area of the high ...
... cent . be added to provide against loss by the pressure falling during the passage of the steam between the cylinders , the area of the low pressure cylinder will be 23134 + 46 ° 26 = 2776 square inches , and the area of the high ...
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