This book, long out of print, is available again. The Evolution of the Heat Engine traces the development of the thermal engines of the present to their origins in the past. The story is told in this volume through superb drawings and diagrams. The illustrations are all the original work of the author prepared especially for this book. All are accurately based upon original historical sources and are drawn to show all the essential working in an exceptionally clear and sure way. The book also presents technical data on each engine, including overall dimensions and test results where available. A running narrative with many direct quotations of the inventors and pioneers of thermodynamics completes the telling of the story.
Engines covered include those of Stirling, Wankel, Diesel, Otto-Langen, Ericsson, Cayley-Buckett, Lenior, Papin, Savery, Newcomen, Watt and Benier. Gas turbine development is thoroughly outlined. Little known engines such as Malone’s liquid engine are also described. Special emphasis is given to the Stirling engine because of its practical and theoretical significance. An invaluable resource to anyone interested in heat engines and a fascinating look at the engines that power our way of life. Soft cover 106 pages 8-1/2" X 14" Go to: Order Information . Return to: Home Page. Side note - It is difficult to describe this book adequately without sounding overly enthusiastic, but everytime I have taken this book to a show it has been a sell-out.