The theory of the steam engine
By: by Comte de Pambour.
Series: Landmarks of science
Publisher: J. Weale
Published: 1839
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 350
Subjects: Steam-engines -- Early works to 1850.
Genres: Early works to 1850.
Work titles: Théorie de la machine a vapeur.
Notes: Subtitle: "Showing the inaccuracy of the methods in use for calculating the effects of the proportions of steam-engines, and supplying a series of practical formulae to determine the velocity of any engine with a given load, the load for a stated velocity, the evaporation for desired effects, the horsepower, the useful effect for a given consumption of water or fuel, the load, expansion, and counterweight fit for the production of the maximum useful effect, etc. with an appendix, containing concise rules for persons not familar with algebraic signs, and intended to render the use of the formulæ contained in the work perfectly clear and easy."

Translation of: Théorie de la machine a vapeur.

Microfiche. New York, N.Y. Readex Microprint Corporation, [1985?] (Landmarks of science)