Model engine construction, with practical instructions to artificers and amateurs (1894)
Alexander, John Henry. [from old catalog] · London, New York, Whittaker · leaf 181
omitted—(see Fig. 49 and Sheet No. 3). This isundoubtedly the oldest style of engine in existence,Newcomen having constructed an atmospheric beamengine for pumping purposes as early as the year1712. This engine, in the hands of Watt, under-went great improvements, and was made double- 158 MODEL… … Fig. 49. stand vertically, and the cross-head is attached toone end of a large beam, which oscillates by itscentre in bearings fixed on supporting columns; thereciprocating movement of the piston is communi-cated to the beam, and by it is transmitted through BEAM ENGINE. 159 the connecting-rod at…
Steam-engines · Machinery
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