Airplanes -- Motors -- Principles & Theory
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: There is no applicable sub-division in LOCSH.
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Aero Engines: With A General Introductory Account of the Theory of the Internal Combustion Engine (Eighth Edition), 1917
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 070, Call No.: TL 701 .B8 1917
Identifier: 20123103
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Written by G. A. Burls, M.Inst.C.E, "Member of the Institution of Automobile Engineers; Whitworth Exhibitioner." (from the "Preface to the First Edition" [1914]):
"A short course of lectures on Aero Engines was given by the author at the Northampton Polytechnic Institute during 1914. On the suggestion of Mr Charles E. Larard, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.M.E., Head of the...
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Publication: 1917
Aero Engines: With A General Introductory Account of the Theory of the Internal Combustion Engine
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 069, Call No.: TL 701 .B8 1917
Identifier: 20180004
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Written by G. A. Burls, M.Inst.C.E, "Member of the Institution of Automobile Engineers; Whitworth Exhibitioner." (from the "Preface to the First Edition" [1914]):
"A short course of lectures on Aero Engines was given by the author at the Northampton Polytechnic Institute during 1914. On the suggestion of Mr Charles E. Larard, M.Inst.C.E., M.I.M.E., Head of the...
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Publication: 1917
Aerodynamics of Propulsion, 1953, 1953
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 075, Call No.: TL 701.1 .K8
Identifier: 20160508
Scope and Contents
"Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.NB: Part of the McGraw-Hill's Publications in Aeronautical Science SeriesScope (from Preface):
"In this book an account is given of some of the work done in this field and problems that have arisen. Since it is a first survey, it cannot be expected to be exhaustive, and it necessarily reflects the authors' prefer-ences. But it...
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Copyright: 1953; Publication: 1953
Aeronautical Engines: A Critical Survey of Current Practice with Special Reference to the Balancing of Inertia Forces
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 068, Call No.: TL 701 .K4
Identifier: 20123104
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: A technical reference book on aeronautical engiens sub-titled, "A critical survey of current practice with special reference to the balancing of inertia forces." Written and published in 1916 by Francis John Kean, B.Sc. (Lond.), "1st Class Honourman in Engineerig; Temporary Second Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps (inspection Branch of Mechanical Transport)."From...
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Publication: 1916
Aircraft Carburetion, 1946
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 158, Call No.: TL 702 .C3 T5
Identifier: 20060306
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope: Textbook written by Robert H. Thorner, "Development Engineer, Formerly with Holley Carburetor Company." Initial audience appears to be the large number of military aircraft mechanics being trained by the U.S. military during WWII. Post-war audience was likely growing number of engine mechanics and engineers in rapidly growing commercial aviation field....
Dates:
Copyright: 1946
Aircraft Engines, 1948, 1948
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 143, Call No.: TL 701 .D7
Identifier: 20121112
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: 4th book in Drake's Aircraft Mechanic SeriesScope (from the Preface): "For many years man was hindered in his conquest of air by the lack of a light, powerful engine to pull his aircraft through the air. It was not until the Wright Brothers built their great four cylinder gasoline engine, which developed approximately 12 horsepower and...
Dates:
Copyright: 1948; Publication: 1948
Aircraft Engines, 1948, 1948
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 144, Call No.: TL 701 .D7
Identifier: 20160209
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical).Purpose: Training and Education.Authority: Author Expertise.Series: 4th book in Drake's Aircraft Mechanic SeriesScope (from the Preface): "For many years man was hindered in his conquest of air by the lack of a light, powerful engine to pull his aircraft through the air. It was not until the Wright Brothers built their great four cylinder gasoline engine, which developed approximately 12 horsepower and...
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Copyright: 1948; Publication: 1948
Aircraft Engines: Theory, Analysis, Design and Operation, 1936
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 085, Call No.: TL 701 .D58
Identifier: 20180011
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).
Purpose: Informational.
Authority: Author Expertise.
Scope: TBD
Contents: TBD
Dates:
Publication: 1936
Aircraft Engines (Volume One), 1940
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 087, Call No.: TL 701 .J8V.1 1940
Identifier: 20180003
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Book (Technical Reference).Purpose: Informational.Authority: Author Expertise.Scope (from the Preface):
"The object of the present book, which is the first of two volumes on aircraft engines, is an endeavour to present the principles and results of relevant research work upon internal combustion engines, for the benefit of those entering or already engaged in aircraft engineering work. It is also written in order to fill...
Dates:
Publication: 1940
Airplane Propeller Principles (2nd Printing), 1944, 1947-02
Item — Special collection MC-19, Book: 109, Call No.: TL 705 .N4
Identifier: 20061104
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Textbook (Technical)Purpose: Training and EducationAuthority: Author Expertise.Scope (from Preface):
"This material was subsequently used in mimeographed form for the course in airplane propellers at Iowa State College, and it is the basis of this publication.
Emphasis has been placed throughout upon the basic principles underlying the design and operation of the modern airplane propeller, rather than upon specific design...
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Copyright: 1944; Printed: 1947-02