Download or read book The Making of Steam Power Technology written by Alessandro Nuvolari and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-28 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The central theme of this book is the process through which steam power first emerged and then grew into a major industrial technology, from the early 18th to the mid-19th centuries. By applying contemporary economic theory to the history of technological change, Dr Nuvolari argues that we can gain a better understanding of the factors that led to steam power becoming a driving force in the Industrial Revolution.
Download or read book The Most Powerful Idea in the World written by William Rosen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Most Powerful Idea in the World argues that the very notion of intellectual property drove not only the invention of the steam engine but also the entire Industrial Revolution." -- Back cover.
Download or read book The Making of Steam Power Technology written by Alessandro Nuvolari and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Governor written by John Hannavy and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the creation and evolution of the mechanism that brought precision to the steam power and changed the world. Power without control is unusable power, and long after the invention of the steam engine, finding ways of applying that power to tasks where consistency was of paramount importance was the ‘Holy Grail’ which many steam engineers sought to find. It was the centrifugal governor which brought precision to the application of steam power, and its story can be traced back to seventeenth-century Holland and Christiaan Huygens’ development of both the pendulum clock and system controls for windmills, and governors are still at the heart of sophisticated machinery today—albeit electronic rather than mechanical. Without the centrifugal governor, precise control over the increasingly-complex machinery which has been developed over the past two centuries would not have been possible. It was the first device to give the engineman the control they needed. As machine speed increased, the governor had to evolve to keep pace with the demands for greater precision. Over a hundred British patents were applied for in the nineteenth century alone for ‘improvements’ in governor design, many of which could be fitted, or retro-fitted, to engines from every large manufacturer. Some enginemen, on taking up new appointments—their jobs depending on the precision and consistency of their engine’s operation—would even request that the governor be replaced with their preferred model. This book, the first to deal with the subject, tells the story of the evolution of the original ‘spinning-ball’ governor from its first appearance to the point where it became a small device entirely enclosed in a housing to keep it clean, and thus hidden from view. Praise for The Governor “A beautiful, well-produced book that any engineering-minded person with a passion for steam engines will be proud to own. It traces the story of attempts to get the speed of steam engines and other machinery under control. . . . The book is lavishly illustrated with many beautiful photographs of some of the author's favourite machines. . . . I found this a gloriously well-produced book which I devoured enthusiastically! I commend it to anyone with a serious interest in mechanical engineering.” —Richard Gibbon O.B.E. C.Eng F.I.Mech.E former Head of Engineering, National Railway Museum
Download or read book A Catechism of the Steam Engine written by John C. E. Bourne and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Catechism of the Steam Engine" by John C. E. Bourne. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Miner s Friend Or an Engine to Raise Water by Fire Described written by Thomas Savery and published by . This book was released on 1827 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Steam Engine written by Joanne Mattern and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information on the steam engine, including its invention, history, how it works, and how it has affected people's lives.
Download or read book The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated written by Dionysius Lardner and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-16 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Steam Engine Familiarly Explained and Illustrated" by Dionysius Lardner. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book James Watt and The Steam Engine written by Rupert Sargent Holland and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Watt and the Steam Engine by Rupert Sargent Holland: This biography delves into the life and accomplishments of James Watt, the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer known for his improvements to the steam engine. The book explores Watt's innovations, his impact on the Industrial Revolution, and his lasting legacy in the field of engineering. Key Points: Improvements to the steam engine: The biography focuses on James Watt's significant improvements to the steam engine, which played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution. It delves into his invention of the separate condenser, a key component that greatly increased the efficiency and power of steam engines. The book discusses how Watt's innovations transformed the steam engine from a limited and inefficient device to a powerful and versatile source of energy. Impact on the Industrial Revolution: The book explores Watt's contributions to the Industrial Revolution and the profound impact of his steam engine on various industries. It discusses how the increased efficiency and reliability of Watt's steam engine revolutionized manufacturing processes, transportation, and agriculture. The biography reflects on how Watt's inventions fueled the rapid industrialization of the 18th and 19th centuries, leading to societal and economic transformations. Legacy in engineering: The biography examines James Watt's enduring legacy in the field of engineering. It discusses his advancements in steam engine technology, his establishment of a successful manufacturing business, and his influence on subsequent generations of engineers. The book reflects on how Watt's innovations set the stage for further developments in steam power and served as a catalyst for technological progress during the Industrial Revolution and beyond.
Download or read book Steam Engines written by Llewellyn V. Ludy and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Steam Engines: A Thorough and Practical Presentation of Modern Steam Engine Practice The modern steam engine, whether it be the majestic Corliss, which so silently operates the massive electric generators in one of our municipal power plants, or the giant locomotive which pulls the Limited at sixty miles an hour, commands our unstinted admiration. And yet every movement is so free and perfect in its action, every function is performed with such precision and regularity, that we lose sight of the wonderful theoretical and mechanical development which was necessary to bring these machines to their present state of perfection. The genius of Watt, the "father" of the steam engine, was so great that his basic conception of this, his greatest invention, and of many of his minor discoveries in connection with it, remain almost as he gave them to the world over a century ago. Yet he was so far in advance of the mechanical development of his time that his workmen could not build engine cylinders nearer true than three-eighths of an inch. Modern builders demand an accuracy of at least two-thousandths of an inch - almost two hundred times greater. But mechanical skill is not the only particular in which progress had been made. Many minor but important improvements have been brought about by a careful study of the theory of heat engines. The reduction of enormous heat losses, the use of superheated steam, the idea of compound expansion, the development of the Stephenson, Walschaert, and other valve gears - all have contributed towards making the steam engine well-nigh mechanically perfect and as efficient as is inherently possible. The story has been developed from a historical standpoint and along sound theoretical and practical lines. It will be found absorbingly interesting and instructive to the stationary engineer as well as to all who wish to follow modern steam engineering development. The material is particularly adapted to home study. If, therefore, the book should prove of real value in stimulating the interest of the trained man or the layman in the technical developments of the day, the publishers will feel that its mission has been accomplished. 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.
Download or read book Capital and Steam Power written by John Lord and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it appeared in 1923, John Lord’s Capital and Steam Power 1750–1800 was the first book to be based on the voluminous Boultori and Watt papers in Birmingham since the hey-day of Samuel Smiles. Although Lord’s conclusions have been modified and corrected on various points, this book still remains the best short account of the significance of this classic engineering partnership which bulks so large in the history of technology and of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. "Mr. Lord’s Capital and Steam Power 1750–1800 is an important contribution to economic history ... His introductory sketch of economic conditions from 1700 to 1750 and his concluding summary of the main results of the developments which he has described, without having the same novelty as his central theme, are scholarly and intelligent." R. H. Tawney, Economica, February, 1924 "His study of the application of steam to industry is a useful piece of research." T. S. Ashton, The Economic Journal, December, 1924
Download or read book The Steam Engine written by Hugo Reid and published by . This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
Download or read book A Manual of the Steam Engine and Other Prime Movers written by William John Macquorn Rankine and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Short History of the Steam Engine written by Henry Winram Dickinson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly readable history of the stationary steam engine, intelligible to the non-specialist reader and engineer alike.
Download or read book Fossil Capital written by Andreas Malm and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How capitalism first promoted fossil fuels with the rise of steam power The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How did we end up in this mess? In this masterful new history, Andreas Malm claims it all began in Britain with the rise of steam power. But why did manufacturers turn from traditional sources of power, notably water mills, to an engine fired by coal? Contrary to established views, steam offered neither cheaper nor more abundant energy—but rather superior control of subordinate labour. Animated by fossil fuels, capital could concentrate production at the most profitable sites and during the most convenient hours, as it continues to do today. Sweeping from nineteenth-century Manchester to the emissions explosion in China, from the original triumph of coal to the stalled shift to renewables, this study hones in on the burning heart of capital and demonstrates, in unprecedented depth, that turning down the heat will mean a radical overthrow of the current economic order.
Download or read book A Short Historical Account Of The Invention Theory And Practice Of Fire machinery written by William Blakey and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1856, this book is a comprehensive guide to the early history of steam engines and their uses. Blakey explores the key technological breakthroughs that made the development of the steam engine possible and delves into the social, cultural, and economic contexts that influenced its adoption. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated written by Dionysius Lardner and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dionysius Lardner's 'The Steam Engine Explained and Illustrated' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the steam engine, a pivotal invention of the Industrial Revolution. Lardner presents the inner workings of the steam engine in a clear and accessible manner, making complex engineering concepts understandable to the general reader. As a prominent scientist and engineer, Lardner combines his technical expertise with a talent for writing, resulting in a highly informative yet engaging text that sheds light on the transformative power of steam technology in the 19th century. This book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of technology and its impact on society. Lardner's meticulous attention to detail and lucid explanations make this book a standout contribution to the literature on steam engines and their significance in the development of modern machinery.
