Publisher's Synopsis
This technical manual provides a comprehensive guide to the design and operation of steam boilers, which were essential to the industrial revolution. Robert Armstrong covers every aspect of boiler construction and management, from the materials used to the safety precautions required. Although aimed at engineers and mechanics, this book is also of historical interest to anyone fascinated by the technology that powered the modern world.
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