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OverviewThis book is a thorough description of water wheels from the engineering standpoint. Early turbines like the Fourneyron, Fontaine, and others are also covered in this book. Originally published in 1869, this engineering text was used at the School of Civil Engineers in Paris. The translation was done by Lieutenant F. A. Mahan of the U.S. Corps of Engineers.Amongst the topics covered are: preliminary ideas of hydraulic motors, water wheels with a horizontal axle, water wheels with vertical axles, turbines, machines for raising water, spiral noria, and pumps. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jacques Antoine Charles BressePublisher: General Books Imprint: General Books Dimensions: Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 15.20cm Weight: 0.122kg ISBN: 9781152166394ISBN 10: 1152166395 Pages: 74 Publication Date: 02 January 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |