efficiency articles
For reciprocating steam engines, what was the historical factor tied to efficiency improvements?
What key innovation by James Watt significantly boosted engine performance?
How does a compound engine extract more work compared to a simple expansion engine?
What was the typical peak thermal efficiency range achieved by highly optimized triple-expansion reciprocating engines?
What critical feature distinguishes highly efficient condensing engines from non-condensing versions?
What mechanical constraint primarily led to the theoretical limit of reciprocating steam engines?
How do steam turbines fundamentally overcome the limitations faced by reciprocating engines?
What thermal efficiency level can modern, large-scale steam turbines operating on advanced cycles approach?
What concept is central to maximizing efficiency in modern steam power plants?
What specific design compromise penalized the peak thermal efficiency of railway steam locomotives?
What was the primary goal for Benjamin Franklin's Pennsylvania Fireplace design?
What device is Philo Penfield Stewart credited with inventing in 1825?
What efficiency range can advanced, well-engineered biomass stoves achieve?
What key features allowed the Franklin Stove to burn longer with less wood?
What type of control defines the efficiency of the modern gas stove?
What is the typical thermal efficiency range for a traditional three-stone fire?
Who is often considered the truly successful inventor of a fuel-efficient stove in the ICS context?
How did the cast iron material contribute to efficiency in Stewart's cookstove?
How is efficiency measured by Dean Still concerning Improved Cookstoves (ICS)?