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Computational Heat Transfer V 1 - Mathematical Modelling (Hardcover, Volume 1): A.A. Samarskii Computational Heat Transfer V 1 - Mathematical Modelling (Hardcover, Volume 1)
A.A. Samarskii
R13,150 Discovery Miles 131 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book, which is published in two volumes, studies heat transfer problems by modern numerical methods. Basic mathematical models of heat transfer are considered. The main approaches to the analysis of the models by traditional means of applied mathematics are described. Numerical methods for the approximate solution of steady and unsteady-state heat conduction problems are discussed. Investigation of difference schemes is based on the general stability theory. Much emphasis is put on problems in which phase transitions are involved and on heat and mass transfer problems. Problems of controlling and optimizing heat processes are discussed in detail. These processes are described by partial differential equations, and the main approaches to numerical solution of the optimal control problems involved here are discussed. Aspects of numerical solution of inverse heat exchange problems are considered. Much attention is paid to the most important applied problems of identifying coefficients and boundary conditions for a heat transfer equation. This first volume considers the mathematical models of heat transfer, classic analytical solution methods for heat conduction problems, numerical methods for steady-state and transient heat conduction problems, and phase change problems. The second volume presents solution techniques for complicated heat transfer problems (radiation, convection, thermoelasticity, thermal process control and inverse problems) as well as some examples of solving particular heat transfer problems.

Foundations of Electroheat (Student edition) (Hardcover, New): A.C. Metaxas Foundations of Electroheat (Student edition) (Hardcover, New)
A.C. Metaxas
R5,181 Discovery Miles 51 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Foundations of Electroheat unifies an extremely diverse area of electricity utilisation in a coherent and concise reference. From laser welding to plasma furnaces for waste treatment and induction heating for forging to radio frequency drying textiles, the various topics that comprise electroheat are presented as a whole. The unified approach concentrates on three major themes:

  • Electromagnetic heating, embracing direct resistance, induction heating of metals and radio frequency and microwave heating of dielectrics
  • The ionised state, dealing with laser processing, plasma torches and furnaces, glow discharges for nitriding and arc furnaces for melting scrap
  • Heat and mass transfer
The impact of computers on electrotechnology is explored by considering topics such as expert systems, neural networks and computational electromagnetics. Featuring industrial applications and case studies, as well as worked examples of the principles involved, this text is essential reading for the engineering student of electroheat. Professional engineers, scientists and technologists interested in the efficient utilisation of electrical energy will also find this an invaluable reference.
Developments in the Design of Thermal Systems (Hardcover, New): Robert F. Boehm Developments in the Design of Thermal Systems (Hardcover, New)
Robert F. Boehm
R3,721 Discovery Miles 37 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Thermal systems are essential features in power, chemical processing, air conditioning, and other industries where heat and power are used. As the cost and complexity of designing thermal systems have increased, the need to understand and improve the design process has also grown. This book describes recent progress in the design of thermal systems. The book begins with a brief history and outline of developments in thermal system design. Chapters then discuss computer design tools for the power and chemical industries, predicting physical properties with computational tools, the use of 'pinch analysis' to improve thermal efficiency, applications of the exergy concept, the emerging concept of thermoeconomics, and the potential for artificial intelligence and expert systems in the design of thermal systems. With chapters written by internationally recognised authorities, the book offers a state-of-the-art review for both researchers and practitioners in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, and power engineering.

Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003): Francesco Parasiliti,... Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003)
Francesco Parasiliti, Paolo Bertoldi
R4,830 Discovery Miles 48 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

 This book reports the state of the art of energy-efficient electrical motor driven system technologies, which can be used now and in the near future to achieve significant and cost-effective energy savings. It includes the recent developments in advanced electrical motor end-use devices (pumps, fans and compressors) by some of the largest manufacturers. Policies and programs to promote the large scale penetration of energy-efficient technologies and the market transformation are featured in the book, describing the experiences carried out in different parts of the world. This extensive coverage includes contributions from relevant institutions in the Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Formal Methods for Industrial Applications - Specifying and Programming the Steam Boiler Control (Paperback, 1996 ed.):... Formal Methods for Industrial Applications - Specifying and Programming the Steam Boiler Control (Paperback, 1996 ed.)
Jean-Raymond Abrial, Egon Boerger, Hans Langmaack
R2,940 Discovery Miles 29 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book, with the CD-ROM included, is the documentation of a unique collaborative effort in evaluating formal methods for usage under industrial constraints: the major techniques for formally supported specification, design, and verification of large programs and complex systems are applied to a non-trivial and non-academic problem which is typical for industrial informal requirements specifications.
The 21 papers included in the book, together with an introduction and competition report, were selected from 33 candidate solutions. This book comes with a CD-ROM containing, besides the printed papers, executable code, full definitions of all parts of the specifications, and detailed descriptions of foundational matters where appropriate.

Steam Plant Operation (Hardcover, 10th edition): Everett Woodruff, Herbert Lammers, Thomas Lammers Steam Plant Operation (Hardcover, 10th edition)
Everett Woodruff, Herbert Lammers, Thomas Lammers
R3,637 Discovery Miles 36 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The definitive guide for steam power plant systems and operation fully updated For more than 80 years, this book has been a trusted source of information on steam power plants, including the design, operation, and maintenance of major systems. Steam Plant Operation, Tenth Edition, emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive energy plan utilizing all economical sources of energy, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. The book continues to describe the important role that steam plays in our power production and it identifies the associated risks and potential problems for each source of energy. This practical guide provides common power plant calculations such as plant heat rate, boiler efficiency, pump performance, combustion processes, and the systems necessary to control plant emissions. Numerous illustrations and clear presentation of the material will assist in preparing for an operator's license exam. Throughout, real-world examples demonstrate each topic. Engineering students will find a detailed introduction to steam power plant technology. * Offers concise explanations of concepts, from fundamentals through advanced design and operation * Recommended by several states as a key reference for their steam plant licensing exams

Recent Trends in Industrial and Production Engineering - Select Proceedings of ICCEMME 2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Akshay... Recent Trends in Industrial and Production Engineering - Select Proceedings of ICCEMME 2021 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Akshay Dvivedi, Anish Sachdeva, Rahul Sindhwani, Rohit Sahu
R3,747 Discovery Miles 37 470 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book presents the select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computational and Experimental Methods (ICCEMME 2021). It covers the broad topic of industrial and production engineering such as sustainable manufacturing systems, rapid prototyping, manufacturing process optimization, machining, and machine tools, casting, welding, forming, machining, machine tools, computer-aided engineering, manufacturing management, automation and metrology. This book will be useful for the researchers and professionals working in the in the field of industrial and production engineering.

Zahnradgetriebe - Grundlagen, Konstruktionen, Anwendungen in Fahrzeugen (German, Hardcover, 3rd 3. Aufl. 1996 ed.): Johannes... Zahnradgetriebe - Grundlagen, Konstruktionen, Anwendungen in Fahrzeugen (German, Hardcover, 3rd 3. Aufl. 1996 ed.)
Johannes Looman
R5,294 Discovery Miles 52 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Einordnung und Definition der Getriebe.- Grundlagen der Vorgelegegetriebe.- Grundlagen der Planetengetriebe.- Vergleich verschiedener Getriebesysteme.- Zusammenarbeit Kraftmaschine-Getriebe-Arbeitsmaschine.- Getriebe fur Personen-, Sport- und Rennsportwagen sowie leichte Lastkraftwagen.- Getriebe fur Nutzfahrzeuge, schwerere Lastkraftwagen und Omnibusse.- Getriebe fur Baumaschinen und Traktoren.- Verteilergetriebe, Achsgetriebe.- Schnellganggetriebe.- Differentialsperren und Selbtssperrdiffrenetiale.- Schaltungselemente, Synchronisierungen.- OElpumpen in Zahnradgetrieben.- Zahnradschaden.

Combustion and Pollution Control in Heating Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994): Victor I. Hanby Combustion and Pollution Control in Heating Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994)
Victor I. Hanby
R1,483 Discovery Miles 14 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Combustion is very much an interdisciplinary topic, drawing together elements of chemistry, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. It is an ingredient in many undergraduate degree programmes, ranging from a pivotal role in fuel science through to a component part of courses in chemical, process and building services engineering. For many students in those disciplines where combustion in heating plant is an important part of their studies, there are often problems in coming to grips with the basic principles underlying the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels. In particular, the concepts of chemical and related thermodynamic changes can prove difficult to assimilate. The scientific literature dealing with combustion tends to be rather polarised, with a wealth of literature aimed at the specialist reader, but at a basic level the fundamentals of this important process are often treated rather tersely in textbooks on thermodynamics. The objective of this book is to provide an introduction to the basic principles of the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels in heating plant for buildings and industrial processes. In those chapters where practice in problem solving can make a positive contribution to understanding, some numerical problems have been included. Acknowledging the ever-widening use of computers in technical education, a number of algorithms which can be easily coded up for solving numerical problems have been incorporated in the text. These can prove particularly useful in, for example, the calculation of certain fluid properties, either for use in hand calculation or for incorporation into larger programs.

Principles of Turbomachinery (Paperback, 2nd ed. 1994): R.K. Turton Principles of Turbomachinery (Paperback, 2nd ed. 1994)
R.K. Turton
R2,959 Discovery Miles 29 590 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This text explains the basic fluid mechanics and thermodynamics underlying the design of pumps, fans, compressors and turbines in an uncomplicated way, with many examples and worked exercises. By treating the machines as either centrifugal, centripetal or axial flow devices, it explains the basic principles of each and clarifies their similarities and differences. The book covers problems such as cavitation, refers to computer-based exercises wherever possible and includes information on the current advances in analysis and performance control.

Introduction to Thermodynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993): K. Sherwin Introduction to Thermodynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993)
K. Sherwin
R2,908 Discovery Miles 29 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

As the title implies, this book provides an introduction to thermodynamics for students on degree and HND courses in engineering. These courses are placing increased emphasis on business, design, management, and manufacture. As a consequence, the direct class-time for thermodynamics is being reduced and students are encouraged to self learn. This book has been written with this in mind. The text is brief and to the point, with a minimum of mathematical content. Each chapter defines a list of aims and concludes with a short summary. The summary provides an overview of the key words, phrases and equations introduced within the chapter. It is recognized that students see thermodynamics as a problem-solving activity and this is reflected by the emphasis on the modelling of situations. As a guide to problem solving, worked examples are included throughout the book. In addition, students are encouraged to work through the problems at the end of each chapter, for which outline solutions are provided. There is a certain timelessness about thermodynamics because the funda mentals do not change. However, there is currently some debate over which sign convention should apply to work entering, or leaving, a thermodynamic system. I have retained the traditional convention of work out of a system being positive. This fits in with the concept of a heat engine as a device that takes in heat and, as a result, produces positive work."

Mixture Formulation in Spark Ignition Engines (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1992): Hans Peter Lenz Mixture Formulation in Spark Ignition Engines (Hardcover, Softcover Reprint Of The Original 1st Ed. 1992)
Hans Peter Lenz
R1,669 Discovery Miles 16 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Twentyfour years have gone by since the publication of K. Lohner and H. Muller's comprehen sive work "Gemischbildung und Verbrennung im Ottomotor" in 1967 1.1]' Naturally, the field of mixture formation and combustion in the spark-ignition engine has wit nessed great technological advances and many new findings in the intervening years, so that the time seemed ripe for presenting a summary of recent research and developments. There fore, I gladly took up the suggestion of the editors of this series of books, Professor Dr. H. List and Professor Dr. A. Pischinger, to write a book summarizing the present state of the art. A center of activity of the Institute of Internal-Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering at the Vienna Technical University, which I am heading, is the field of mixture formation -there fore, many new results that have been achieved in this area in collaboration with the respective industry have been included in this volume. The basic principles of combustion are discussed only to that extent which seemect necessary for an understanding of the effects of mixture formation. The focal point of this volume is the mixture formation in spark-ignition engines, covering both the theory and actual design of the mixture formation units and appropriate intake manifolds. Also, the related measurement technology is explained in this work."

On Moment Theory and Controllability of One-Dimensional Vibrating Systems and Heating Processes (Paperback): Werner Krabs On Moment Theory and Controllability of One-Dimensional Vibrating Systems and Heating Processes (Paperback)
Werner Krabs
R1,498 Discovery Miles 14 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The main concern of this book is the application of infinite moment theory to the problem of controllability of one-di- mensional vibrating systems (like strings and beams) and heating processes. Distributed as well as boundary control is considered. In the case of vibrating systems trigonometric moment pro- blems are to be investigated which is done on the basis of an abstract moment theory in Hilbert spaces. Equivalently, alsothe theory of linear operator equations on Hilbert spa- ces ( partly with unbounded operators) is applied to the problem of controllability and time-minimal controllability. In the case of heating processes exponential moment problems are to be dealt with which is done on the basis of an ab- stract moment theory in Banach spaces. Time-minimal control- lability is also treated with the aid of the theory of line- aroperator equations on Banach spaces. Some advanced knowledge in functional analyis and on partial differential equations is preassumed for a fluent reader of the book, but parts of it are also readable with basic ma- thematical knowledge (for instance, the finite-dimensional part of the introduction).

Solar Thermal Energy Utilization. German Studies on Technology and Application - Volume: 7: Final Reports 1991 (Paperback,... Solar Thermal Energy Utilization. German Studies on Technology and Application - Volume: 7: Final Reports 1991 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)
Manfred Becker, Karl-Heinz Funken, Gernot Schneider
R2,860 Discovery Miles 28 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The German R + D program "Solares Testzentrum Almeria" (SOTA) provided the scientific basis for the realization of advanced solar technologies including facility modifications, component tests and new lines of development. One of the working packages, WP 300, addressed the "Scientific Support" by the performance of preparatory studies, exploratory laboratory activities and qualified expertise. Universities, Research Institutes and Company R + D Entities in Germany were enabled to treat the following aspects: * Meteorological, system and cost investigations, * Development of important components as concentrator, receiver, storage, * Utilization of solar energy for process heat and chemical reactions. Besides the continued development of terminal concentrators, the studies concentrated in 1991 on the development of solar chemistry processes. The reports of the activities were finalized recently and collected in the present volume. The final reports were printed as received. The achieved results and the views expressed within the reports were under the responsibility of the authors. As organizers of these solar thermal activities and as editors of the corresponding final reports, we would like to thank BMFT and KFA-BEO for the farsighted funding (grant no. 0328823A) and the research groups for their engagement and consultations. We would also like to thank Ms S. Preusser and Ms U. Rachow, who among many others contributed to the realization of this volume.

Betriebsfestigkeit - Verfahren und Daten zur Bauteilberechnung (German, Hardcover, 3., korr. u. erg. Aufl. 2006): Erwin Haibach Betriebsfestigkeit - Verfahren und Daten zur Bauteilberechnung (German, Hardcover, 3., korr. u. erg. Aufl. 2006)
Erwin Haibach
R9,790 Discovery Miles 97 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Das Bemessungskonzept "Betriebsfestigkeit" verfolgt das Ziel, Maschinen, Fahrzeuge oder andere Konstruktionen gegen zeitlich veranderliche Betriebslasten unter Berucksichtigung ihrer Umgebungsbedingungen fur eine bestimmte Nutzungsdauer zuverlassig bemessen zu koennen. Ingenieure, Wissenschaftler und Studenten finden in diesem Buch die experimentellen Grundlagen sowie erprobte und neuere Rechenverfahren der Betriebsfestigkeit fur eine ingenieurmassige Anwendung. Verfahren nach dem Nennspannungs-Konzept, dem Kerbgrund-Konzept und dem Bruchmechanik-Konzept werden vor ihrem theoretischen Hintergrund nach heutigem Erkenntnisstand behandelt. Der Autor zeigt auf, in welchen Grenzen die betreffenden Verfahren als verlasslich angesehen werden durfen. Zur Dauerfestigkeit bei hohen Schwingungszahlen sowie zu Eigenschaften von Faserverbundwerkstoffen wurden neue Erkenntnisse eingefugt. Fur den Betriebsfestigkeits-Nachweis in der Konstruktionspraxis gibt dieses Buch konkrete Hinweise.

Hot-wire Anemometry - Principles and Signal Analysis (Hardcover, New): H.H. Bruun Hot-wire Anemometry - Principles and Signal Analysis (Hardcover, New)
H.H. Bruun
R7,104 Discovery Miles 71 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and practical book on the subject available, explaining the concepts and related practical implementations of all major hot-wire anemometry applications. It introduces the logical framework for a computer-based HWA system and identifies the individual steps in the complete experimental procedure, ranging from probe selection to the presentation of analysed data. This major work will be invaluable as a reference for students, engineers, and researchers engaged in the field.

Steam Tables in SI-Units / Wasserdampftafeln - Concise Steam Tables in SI-Units (Student's Tables) Properties of Ordinary... Steam Tables in SI-Units / Wasserdampftafeln - Concise Steam Tables in SI-Units (Student's Tables) Properties of Ordinary Water Substance up to 1000 DegreesC and 100 Megapascal / Kurzgefasste Dampftafeln in SI-Einheiten (Studententafeln) Zustandsgroessen von gewoehnlichem Wasser und Dampf bis 1000 DegreesC und 1000 bar (English, German, Paperback, 3rd ed. 1990)
Ulrich Grigull, Johannes Straub, Peter Schiebener
R1,490 Discovery Miles 14 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This booklet is mainly meant for students at universities and colleges to solve problems in the field of power and chemical engineering, where water and steam are serving as working or process medium. Tables and diagrams will support engineers in research work and industrial practice too. All tabulated values given were recalculated; the thermodynamical properties have been calculated according to the 1984 IAPS formulation, the remaining properties result from IAPSs current releases. The increments for temperature and pressure for the saturation tables were decreased. In addition ten properties were added. Three new h,s-diagrams for compressed water will be useful in geographical and in jet cutting applications.

Heat Exchangers (Hardcover): Holger Martin Heat Exchangers (Hardcover)
Holger Martin
R5,979 Discovery Miles 59 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a text/reference illustrating thermal and hydraulic design of heat exchangers. The book shows how to apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics for a systematic analysis of the phenomena in heat exchangers, important to energy effective operation in process plants.

Steam in the East Midlands and East Anglia - The Railway Photographs of R.J. (Ron) Buckley (Paperback): Brian J. Dickson Steam in the East Midlands and East Anglia - The Railway Photographs of R.J. (Ron) Buckley (Paperback)
Brian J. Dickson; Photographs by R.J. (Ron) Buckley
R609 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R69 (11%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Ron Buckley's photographs show the changing locomotive scene taking place from the later 1930s throughout the East Midlands and East Anglia, illustrating pre-grouping locomotive classes still working across Lincoln, Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton, Bedford, Hertford, Buckingham and Essex. During later LNER days, locomotives of the Great Eastern and Great Northern Railways continued working the many secondary routes and branch lines while the main East Coast saw from 1935 the appearance of Nigel Gresley's streamlined class A4 locomotives working the high speed passenger traffic between Edinburgh and London. The LMS influence saw many former London and North Western and Midland Railway locomotives handling both passenger and goods traffic especially the product of the many collieries in Nottinghamshire.

Kinematik und Robotik (German, Hardcover, 1997 ed.): Manfred Husty, Adolf Karger, Hans Sachs, Waldemar Steinhilper Kinematik und Robotik (German, Hardcover, 1997 ed.)
Manfred Husty, Adolf Karger, Hans Sachs, Waldemar Steinhilper
R4,237 Discovery Miles 42 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fundiert und methodisch sauber fuhrt dieses Buch in die mathematischen und geometrischen Grundlagen der ebenen Kinematik sowie der Raum- und der Roboterkinematik ein. Anhand von zahlreichen Beispielen und einer Vielzahl von Illustrationen werden die hier verwendeten Verfahren erlautert. Die sehr allgemeine Darstellung versetzt den Leser in die Lage, neuartige Problemstellungen mit diesen Methoden zu bewaltigen. Insbesondere wird die UEbertragung auf den Computer erleichtert. Auch die klassischen Ergebnisse der ebenen und der Raumkinematik wurden so modern aufbereitet, dass ein nahtloser UEbergang zu neuesten Forschungsergebnissen der Roboterkinematik geschaffen wird. Die Autoren sind namhafte Hochschullehrer aus Technik und angewandter Mathematik.

Advanced Power System Analysis and Design (Hardcover, 6th ed.): L.P. Singh Advanced Power System Analysis and Design (Hardcover, 6th ed.)
L.P. Singh
R1,625 Discovery Miles 16 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is a result of teaching courses in the areas of Computer Methods in Power Systems, Digital Simulation of Power Systems, Power System Dynamics and Advanced Protective Relaying to undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering. The present edition includes a sub-section on solution procedure to include transmission losses using dynamic programming in the chapter on Economic Load Scheduling of Power System. In this edition an additional chapter on Load Forecasting has also been included. The present book deals with almost all the aspects of modern power system analysis such as network equations and its formulations, graph theory, symmetries inherent in power system components and its formulations, symmetries inherent in power system components and development of transformation matrices based solely upon symmetries, feasibility analysis and modelling of multi-phase systems, power system modelling including detailed analysis of synchronous machines, induction machines and composite loads, sparsity techniques, economic operation of power systems including derivation of transmission loss equation from the fundamental, solution of algebraic and differential equations and power system studies such as load flow, fault analysis and transient stability studies of a large scale power system including modern and related topics such as advanced protective relaying, digital protection and load forecasting. The book contains solved examples in these areas and also flow diagrams which will help on one hand to understand the theory and on the other hand, it will help the simulation of large scale power systems on the digital computer. The book will be easy to read and understand and will be useful to both undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering as well as to the engineers working in electricity boards and utilities etc.

Micro-Hydro Design Manual - A Guide To Small-Scale Water Power Schemes (Paperback): Adam Harvey, Andy Brown Micro-Hydro Design Manual - A Guide To Small-Scale Water Power Schemes (Paperback)
Adam Harvey, Andy Brown
R1,298 Discovery Miles 12 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book has grown from Intermediate Technology's field experiences with micro-hydro installations and covers operation and maintenance, commissioning, electrical power, induction generators, electronic controllers, management, and energy surveys.

Turbotrains International (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983): Stoffels Turbotrains International (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983)
Stoffels
R1,340 R1,119 Discovery Miles 11 190 Save R221 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aveling & Porter - The John Crawley Collection (Paperback): Colin Tyson Aveling & Porter - The John Crawley Collection (Paperback)
Colin Tyson
R484 R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Save R46 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

An eminent early preservationist, John Crawley was able to amass an enviable photographic archive of steam traction engines and road rollers in their working days, of which this Aveling & Porter selection formed just a part. Organiser of over eighty steam rallies, John saved up to thirty steam traction engines for preservation from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, at a time when they were considered not much more than worthless scrap. Indeed, he became the first owner of no fewer than twenty-two of them. Utilising this incredible and unique collection of images, most of which are previously unpublished, Colin Tyson tells the story of this important manufacturer and iconic British brand.

Innovation and Technological Diffusion - An economic history of early steam engines (Hardcover): Harry Kitsikopoulos Innovation and Technological Diffusion - An economic history of early steam engines (Hardcover)
Harry Kitsikopoulos
R4,769 Discovery Miles 47 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book deals with two key aspects of the history of steam engines, a cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution, specifically the road that led to its discovery and the process of diffusion of the early steam engines. The first part of the volume outlines the technological and scientific developments which took place between the 16th and 18th centuries, proving critical for the invention of this strategic technology. The most important question addressed is why did England come up with this innovation first as opposed to other countries (e.g., France, Italy), which were more advanced in terms of knowledge pertinent to it. The second part of the volume traces the process of diffusion of the early steam engines, the Newcomen model, through to 1773, the year prior to the first commercial application of the second generation of steam engines (the Watt model). The process of diffusion is quantified on the basis of a novel method before proceeding with a discussion of the main determinants of this process. Kitsikopoulos pulls together a large amount of relevant evidence found in primary sources and more technically oriented literature which is often ignored by economic historians. This book will be of interest to economic historians and historians of technology.

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