Appleton's dictionary of machines, mechanics, engine-work, and engineering : illustrated with four thousand engravings on wood ; in two volumes (1873)
D. Appleton and Company · New York : D. Appleton and Co. · leaf 519
516 ENGINES, DETAILS OF. … lowest of which should always run water, and the highest should always blow steam. If the water oadilates inconveniently in the glass tube, the evil may be checked by partially closing the cocks. Wheels. The driving wheels are made large to increase the speed; the bearing wheels also are easier on…
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