IN a recent review of "The 1939 Callendar Steam Tables" 1, Dr. H. Heywood concludes by saying that "these tables . . . should meet the requirements for many years of engineers concerned with the ...

THE successful design of improved steam power-cycles utilizing high pressures and temperatures depends entirely on an accurate knowledge of the properties of steam. An increase in the efficiency of ...

Table I. (Click to See Full Table) A sampling of time-temperature relationships for steam sterilization. The use of steam for sterilization is fairly widespread; however, steam is seldom used as a ...

Everyone knows baby boomers in the power sector have reached retirement age, meaning many new hires will be thrust into technical positions where fundamental information is valuable. One such area is ...

The word “thermodynamics” conjures up visions of complex mathematics to many people, even some with technical backgrounds. Yet, relatively simple formulas from thermodynamics can be used explain much ...