Roper's catechism for steam engineers and electricians .. (1899)
Roper, Stephen. [from old catalog], Keller, Edwin R., [from old catalog] ed, Pike, Clayton W., [from old catalog] ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 231
off is varied tosuit the load, because it is much more economicalin the use of steam, and the regulation is farbetter. Moreover, engines in which the steam,pressure is throttled to suit the load often knockviolently under light loads. Q. Why should the steam never be throttled onengines running at… … CENTRIFUGAL BALL GOVERNOR. STEAM ENGINEERS AND ELECTRICIANS. 211 . were throttled the fly-wheel would have to supplyit, and hence there would be a reversal of pressureon the crank pin each stroke. This would notonly cause very noisy running, but it would soonwear out the engine. Q. How is the…
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