Cyclopedia of locomotive engineering, with examination questions and answers; a practical manual on the construction care and management of modern locomotives (1916)
Swingle, Calvin Franklin, 1846- [from old catalog] · Chicago, F. J. Drake & co., pub. for Sears, Roebuck & co. · leaf 257
by the length ofthe diagram in inches.Having ascertained theaverage height of the diagram in inches or fractions ofan inch, the mean or average pressure is found bymultiplying the height by the scale. Or the processmay be made still more simple by first multiplyingthe area, as shown by the… … Figure 119 r THE INDICATOR 257 Questions 317. Who invented the indicator, and for what pur-pose did he apply it to his engine? 318. What are the principles governing the action ofIthe indicator? 319. What will a truthful diagram from a steamEngine cylinder show? 320. Describe in general terms the…
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