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Written by W.J. Tennant.

Subtitled An Elementary Treatise for the use of Engineering Students.

First published in 1901, reprinted 1987. This is a small but comprehensive book that covers all aspects of the steam engine slide valve.

The contents include:

• The simple slide
• The Eccentric
• Advance of the Eccentric
• Dead Centre - Order of Cranks - Cushioning - Lead
• Expansion - Inside and Outside Lap and Lead
• Compression
• Double-ported and Piston Valves
• Effects of altering Valves and Eccentrics
• Link Motion
• Early cut-off and Reversing Gear

Code No. 001481, ISBN 0905100700, $16.00

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