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100 1 _aBabcock & Wilcox Company
245 1 0 _aSteam, Its Generation and Use
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-18
508 _aJuliet Sutherland, Tony Browne, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Steam, Its Generation and Use" by the Babcock & Wilcox Company is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. This extensive work focuses on the principles, history, and engineering aspects of steam generation and boiler technology. It provides insights into the evolution of steam engines, makes a case for the advantages of water-tube boilers, and emphasizes safety and efficiency in steam systems. The opening of this publication details the historical context of steam generation, including early inventions and contributions from various notable figures such as Hero of Alexandria, Thomas Savery, and James Watt. It discusses the transition from primitive steam applications to more complex and functional engines, highlighting the milestones in steam technology. This portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the technical requirements and mechanics underlying steam systems and introduces the significance of the Babcock & Wilcox boiler as an advanced solution in this field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSteam-boilers, Water-tube
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22657
999 _c63774
_d63774