Chapter I.--THE STEAM-ENGINE.
What is steam?--The mechanical energy of steam--The boiler--The circulation of water in a boiler--The enclosed furnace--The multitubular boiler--Fire-tube boilers--Other types of boilers--Aids to combustion--Boiler fittings--The safety-valve--The water-gauge--The steam-gauge--The water supply to a boiler 13
Chapter II.--THE CONVERSION OF HEAT ENERGY INTO MECHANICAL MOTION.
Reciprocating engines--Double-cylinder engines--The function of the fly-wheel--The cylinder--The slide-valve--The eccentric--"Lap" of the valve: expansion of steam--How the cut-off is managed--Limit of expansive working--Compound engines--Arrangement of expansion engines--Compound locomotives--Reversing gears--"Linking-up"--Piston-valves--Speed governors--Marine-speed governors--The condenser 44
Chapter III.--THE STEAM TURBINE.
How a turbine works--The De Laval turbine--The Parsons turbine--Description of the Parsons turbine--The expansive action of steam in a Parsons turbine--Balancing the thrust--Advantages of the marine turbine 74
Chapter IV.--THE INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE.
The meaning of the term--Action of the internal-combustion engine--The motor car--The starting-handle--The engine--The carburetter--Ignition of the charge--Advancing the spark--Governing the engine--The clutch--The gear-box--The compensating gear--The silencer--The brakes--Speed of cars 87
Chapter V.--ELECTRICAL APPARATUS.
What is electricity?--Forms of electricity--Magnetism--The permanent magnet--Lines of force--Electro-magnets--The electric bell--The induction coil--The condenser--Transformation of current--Uses of the induction coil 112