Practical Rules for the Proportions of Modern Engines and Boilers for Land and Marine Purposes

Practical Rules for the Proportions of Modern Engines and Boilers for Land and Marine Purposes – is a treatise written by Nicholas Proctor Burgh and published in 1865. Nicholas Proctor Burgh was a British marine engineer of 19th century. He is best known for his work on marine engineering, marine engines, boilers and boiler-making, indicator diagram and screw propulsion. This book consists of 9 main chapters, each of which is divided into sub-chapters that cover in full the topic of the main chapter. The book presents the main topics such as: High-Pressure Engine; Beam Engine (Condensing); Marine Screw Engines; Oscillating Engine; Valves; Donkey Engine; Land and Marine Boilers; Miscellaneous; Proportions of Engines Produced by the Rules.