The Theory of the Gas EngineVan Nostrand, 1882 - 164 Seiten |
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Seite 64 - ... of a second. It does not matter whether the mixture used is rich or weak in gas ; the rich mixture can be fired slowly and the weak one rapidly, just as may be required. The rate of ignition of the strongest possible mixture is so slow that the time of attaining complete inflammation depends on the amount of mechanical disturbance permitted.