 | University of Virginia record February, 1911 |  |
Engineering 2M. [Hancock].
Machine Design.—Straining actions in machine elements; friction,
lubrication, and efficiency; riveted fastenings, screws and screw fastenings;
keys, cotters, and force 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.
Elementary Steam Engineering.—Descriptive and experimental study
of steam and gasoline engines, steam turbines, condensers, and feed-water
heaters, feed pumps and injectors; their operation and care. The properties
of steam; the steam engine indicator, calorimeters, and separators. Engine
testing and the computation of power and efficiency. Weekly problems for
private solution. For illustration and practice free use is made of the
steam equipment of the laboratory and of the university power plant.
Steam Boilers and Power Plants.—Types of power boilers and superheaters;
choice of type for specific service; fuels, combustion, corrosion,
and incrustation; furnaces, settings, and boiler rating. Choice and arrangement
of apparatus for small steam power plants; piping plans, and estimates
of cost. Weekly problems and designs. Hours, 1-2, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday.
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