Evolution of the Parsons Steam Turbine - An Account of Experimental Research on Theory, Efficiency,

Klappentext Published in 1911, a copiously illustrated history of one of the most important inventions of the late nineteenth century. Zusammenfassung Charles Parsons (1854-1931) built the first practical steam turbine engine in 1884! remaining at the forefront of its development for nearly fifty years. Published in 1911! and with over 170 plates! this book illuminates the development of an invention that revolutionised power generation! marine transport and naval warfare. Inhaltsverzeichnis Prefatory note; 1. Introductory and historical; 2. The turbine from the theoretical standpoint; 3. Experiments on mechanical details of turbines; 4. The evolution of the marine turbine and its applications to British warships; 5. The development of the turbine in the British merchant service; 6. The turbine in foreign and colonial fleets; 7. Recent and prospective developments in warship turbines; 8. Recent and prospective developments in merchant ship turbines; 9. Electric generators and turbines for driving them; 10. Exhaust-steam turbines and turbo-air compressors; 11. Parsons turbines for land purposes on the continent; 12. The manufacture of turbines; 13. The Heaton Works of Messrs. C. A. Parsons and Co.; 14. Parsons Marine Turbine Works at Wallsend; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Richardson, Richardson Alexander
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.09.2014
• EAN: 9781108070089
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07008-9
• No. of pages: 476
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Technology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, Steam engines, Engines and power transmission