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100 1 _aRunciman, Walter C.
245 1 0 _aGas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained :
_bAn Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-11-17
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained" by Walter C. Runciman is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905. The book serves as an elementary instruction manual for amateurs and engine attendants, focusing on explaining the principles and workings of gas and oil engines in a comprehensive yet simplified manner. In "Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained," Runciman provides a thorough exploration of the construction, operation, and maintenance of gas and oil engines, beginning with the historical development of these technologies. The text covers essential components such as ignition devices, governing mechanisms, and the crucial workings of the Otto cycle, which is fundamental to gas engine operation. It emphasizes practical knowledge for users and builders of small power engines, discussing troubleshooting, efficiency optimization, and the significance of correct valve settings. Illustrated with diagrams, the book aims to empower readers with a clear understanding of combustion engines, ensuring they possess the knowledge needed to troubleshoot and maintain their engines effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInternal combustion engines
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27286
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