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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.

800. Elementary Steam Engineering. [Hancock.]

1-2, Th. F. S.

A study of the commercial fuels, the determination of heating values
and methods of burning the same for the production of power; of the
properties of steam and methods of and instruments for measuring pressure,
temperature, and humidity; of the function, construction, and operation
of steam boilers, superheaters, economizers, feed water heaters, and
condensers; and introduction to the study of the steam engine, steam turbine,
feed pump, and injector. Problems are assigned each week illustrating
the principles treated in these studies. (Fall.)

801. Steam Power Plants. [Hancock.]

1-2, Th. F. S.

The selection and arrangement of steam apparatus for the production
of power and the design of piping systems; the cost of power and the
economics of power plant design and operation. Problems and designs for
private solution. (Winter.)

802. Machine Design. [Hancock.]

1-2, Th. F. S.

Straining actions in machine elements; friction, lubrication, and efficiency;
riveted fastenings, screws and screw fastenings; keys, cotters, and
forced fits; axles, shafting and couplings, journals and bearings; belt and
rope transmissions; toothed gearing, spur, and bevel wheels. Problems
for private solution involving analysis and design of machine elements
are assigned each week. (Spring.)

803. Internal Combustion Engines. [Hancock.]

9-10, Th. F. S.

A study of the thermal problems of internal combustion engines, gas
producers, air compressors and motors, hot air engines, etc.,—all the
familiar heat motors using gases as the vehicle for the transfer of heat.
Weekly exercises and problems. (Fall.)

804. Steam Engines and Turbines. [Hancock.]

9-10, Th. F. S.

A study of the thermal problems of steam engines and turbines, refrigeration,
etc.,—the familiar apparatus in which vapors serve as the vehicle
for the transfer of heat. Weekly problems and exercises. (Winter.)

805. Engine Design. [Hancock.]

9-10, Th. F. S.

A study of the mechanical problems involved in the design of engines,
motors, etc., which have been studied in the two previous courses. Inertia
effects, stresses in and strength of parts, balancing, governing, etc. Weekly
exercises and problems. (Spring.)

896. Kinematics of Machines. [Hancock.]

11-12, Th. F. S.

A study in familiar machines of the applications of plane, spheric,
and screw motions. The course is largely devoted to valves and valve
gears, straight line motions, cams, toothed wheels, and screw gears.
Graphic methods for the solution of problems are employed and the work
is almost wholly on the drawing board, where finished plates are produced.
(Fall.)

807. Locomotive Engineering. [Hancock.]

11-12, Th. F. S.

A study of the locomotive as an important type of steam power plant;
one in which there are problems of acute interest, many unsolved, and
which are receiving a large share of attention from engineers. The course
is meant to study the locomotive as it is now and to outline in a measure,
some of its deficiencies and its possibilities. The problems of inertia
effects, balancing, tractive force, track and train resistances, hauling capacity,
etc., are treated in lectures; a clear physical conception is gained by
careful examination and study of the machine itself, and for a knowledge
of its history and present development general reading and reports are
required. (Winter.)

850. Steam Laboratory. [Lapham.]

3-6, T. Th.

Calibration and adjustment of gages; calibration of thermometers and
indicator springs; study and calibration of planimeters; steam quality tests
with various calorimeters; slide valve setting; efficency test of a steam turbine;
mechanical and thermal efficency tests of steam and gasoline engines;
boiler and plant test. Written reports are required for each test. These
include a description, carbon copies of original data sheets, sketches, curves,
and a comparison of results obtained with those of similar tests in the reference
library. The preparation of clear and accurate engineering reports is
considered an essential part of this course. (Fall.)

860.—Inspection. [Hancock.]

In this course a systematic effort is made to utilize all the industrial
equipment within easy reach for the purpose of illustration and study.
Inspection tours are also arranged from time to time, and serious study
and investigation are made. This work constitutes an interesting and
valuable part of the instruction in mechanical engineering.