Treatise on the Steam Engine
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Treatise on the Steam Engine is a 19th-century technical work that systematically explains the principles, design, and operation of steam engines during the early industrial era.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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technical work ⓘ |
| about |
conversion of heat to mechanical work
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industrial revolution technology ⓘ mechanical power transmission ⓘ power generation ⓘ |
| covers |
boilers
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condensers ⓘ cylinders ⓘ pistons ⓘ power transmission from steam engines ⓘ steam engine regulation ⓘ valves ⓘ |
| describes |
components of steam engines
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efficiency of steam engines ⓘ safety considerations for steam engines ⓘ working cycle of steam engines ⓘ |
| documentStructure | organized explanation of principles, design, and operation ⓘ |
| documentType | systematic exposition ⓘ |
| educationalUse |
historical source on steam technology
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reference for steam engine design ⓘ training material for engineers ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
design of steam engines
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early industrial era steam technology ⓘ operation of steam engines ⓘ principles of steam power ⓘ |
| genre | technical literature ⓘ |
| hasPart |
illustrations of engine components
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maintenance recommendations ⓘ mathematical treatment of engine performance ⓘ operational procedures ⓘ practical design guidelines ⓘ theoretical analysis of steam power ⓘ |
| historicalContext | development of steam power in industry ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
engineers
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mechanics ⓘ technical students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
industrial technology
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mechanical engineering ⓘ steam engine ⓘ thermodynamics principles ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed |
19th century
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early industrial era ⓘ |
| workExampleOf | 19th-century engineering treatise ⓘ |
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