Two Lectures On The Construction Of Boilers And On Boiler Explosions

Author : William Fairbairn
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ISBN 13 : 9781330529294
Total Pages : 64 pages
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Download or read book Two Lectures, on the Construction of Boilers, and on Boiler Explosions (Classic Reprint) written by William Fairbairn and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Two Lectures, on the Construction of Boilers, and on Boiler Explosions The modifications of the Steam Engine which have been adopted since its introduction by Watt, three-quarters of a century ago, have been very numerous and varied; and although the progression in its applications and improvements has been most rapid and wonderful, we are still undecided as to the best form of its construction. Sound principles scientifically applied, and the gradually increasing excellence of our mechanical workshop, have enabled us to attain the great perfection which characterizes the working parts of the modern steam engine. The steam engine itself may be regarded as a comparatively perfect machine, and I shall, therefore, confine my observations almost exclusively to that very important and necessary adjunct - the Boiler - which is the source of its power. With this limitation a very wide field of inquiry is opened out, and in the earliest steps of the investigation we become perplexed with the endless variety of forma and constructions which at different periods have been adopted by engineers, and which have never, unfortunately, received the same judicious attention that was paid, as I have already remarked, to the steam engine. This is an anomalous and much to be regretted fact, for the boiler, being the source of the motive power, is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the whole machine. Upon its proper proportions and arrangements for the generation of steam depend the economy and regularity with which the engine can be worked, and upon its strength and excellence of workmanship depends the safety of the lives and property of those who come in contact with it. Regarding the steam engine as one of the most active agents in the extension of our prosperity, and in the civilization of the world, and seeing how it is mixed up with the daily duties and workings of society, the safety and efficiency of every part, and more especially the boiler, are subjects of national importance; and I feel gratified by being called upon to lay before yon such knowledge and experience on this subject of deep interest as I myself possess. I propose to consider the Boiler in its Construction, Management, Security, and Economy. 1st. As to the Construction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.