A natural philosophy : embracing the most recent discoveries in the various branches of physics, and exhibiting the application of scientific principles in everyday life .. (1899)
Quackenbos, G. P. (George Payn), 1826-1881 · New York, Cincinnati [etc.], American book company · leaf 232
The principle on which it works maybe understood from Fig. 224. ernor. 572. Of what is the boiler made ? Where is the fire applied? What is thousual shape of boilers ? What shape did Watt make his, and why ? 573. What is theuse of the Safety Valve ? How is it worked ? 574. How are engines divided ?… … The cylinder A in this engine is horizontal instead of vertical, and the pis-ton works horizontally. B, the piston-rod, is connected by a crank, D, withthe axle E E of the wheels, F, F. The piston, moving alternately in and outof the cylinder, with the aid of the crank causes the axle and wheels to…
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