The Theory and Practice of Heat Engines: Including Steam Generators, Reciprocating Steam Engines, Steam Turbines and Internal Combustion Engines : a Text-book for Engineers and Students |
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THEORY CHAPTER PAGE I Energy Temperature Transmission of Heat | 1 |
The Molecular Theory of Matter | 23 |
Expansion of Solids Liquids and Gases due to Heat | 31 |
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