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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: University Press of the Pacific Imprint: University Press of the Pacific Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.154kg ISBN: 9781410207111ISBN 10: 1410207110 Pages: 168 Publication Date: 14 July 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |