indicator diagram
Britishnoun
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The theoretical indicator diagram is made up of two isothermal lines for the taking in and rejection of heat, and two lines of constant volume for the two passages through the regenerator.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
But with a long narrow figure such as an indicator diagram, this ratio is much smaller.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 1082, September 26, 1896 by Various
The method of the indicator diagram has since proved of great utility in physics in studying the properties of gases and vapours.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
In this case an approximation may be made from an indicator diagram which represents the average operation of the engine during the test.
From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous
Q.--Will you give an example of an indicator diagram?
From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.
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