Van Nostrand's eclectic engineering magazine (1869)
[New York : D. Van Nostrand] · leaf 288
is en- we have made can hardly be considered gine in regularity and balance of turn- otherwise than as favorable to engine A, ing forces. Particulars of an engine of the only dubious points as compared this kind are given in column B of the with English practice being the increas- table, and crank… … ale forward strokes. a' b' c' return strokes. This is the form of high pressure sim- low speeds, or when disabled. In the ple expansive engine, the use of which is more important ships of war the diffi- advocated for ships of war in the Prize culty to be met with is, that on extra- Essay we have…
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