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Niagra College Canada: The Newcomen Steam Engine
Describes the evolution of Thomas Newcomen's steam engine development. Provides several photographs and sketches of Newcomen's machines.
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University of Sydney (Australia)
Thermal Physics Module: Heat Engines [Pdf]
The second law of thermodynamics and the concept of entropy is applied to the topic of heat engines. The Carnot and Stirling engine are discussed. Efficiency is explained and an equation is derived.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Steam Engines in England
An interesting historical account of the development of the steam engine. Provides pictures of the earliest of steam engines.
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University of Houston: Rudolf Diesel
An interesting account of Rudolf Diesel and his invention of the diesel engine. The text is the actual transcropt of a syndicated radio broadcast called "Engines of Ingenuity." Outstanding information on Diesel and his engine invention.
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Engines of Ingenuity: Steam Engines in England
An interesting historical account of the development of the steam engine. Provides pictures of the earliest of steam engines.
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History of the Steam Engine
From the Engines of Ingenuity web site. A lengthy page discussing ingenuity and invention as it pertains to steam engine history. Very anecdotal and interesting. Includes biographical information and interesting details about Hero of...
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History of the Steam Engine
From the Engines of Ingenuity web site. A lengthy page discussing ingenuity and invention as it pertains to steam engine history. Very anecdotal and interesting. Includes biographical information and interesting details about Hero of...
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Aircraft Engines
Discusses the various types of jet engines and explains how they produce their power. Describes the primary components of jet engines and their respective roles.