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Title:
Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained
An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Runciman, Walter C.
EBook No.: 27286
Published: Nov 17, 2008
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Internal combustion engines
LoCC: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained
An Elementary Instruction Book for Amateurs and Engine Attendants
Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs, Greg Bergquist and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Runciman, Walter C.
EBook No.: 27286
Published: Nov 17, 2008
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Internal combustion engines
LoCC: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.