Publisher's Synopsis
""Steam Engine Valves and Valve Gears"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Ernest Leopold Ahrons in 1921. The book provides a detailed description of the function, construction, and operation of valves and valve gears in steam engines. It covers the different types of valves used in steam engines, such as slide valves, piston valves, and poppet valves, and explains how they work. The book also delves into the various types of valve gears, including Stephenson, Walschaerts, and Baker, and how they are designed and operated. The author provides clear and concise explanations, accompanied by diagrams and illustrations, to help readers understand the complex mechanisms of steam engine valves and valve gears. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of steam engines, as well as engineers and mechanics who work on these machines.And The Construction And Use Of Valve Diagrams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.
