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indicator diagram

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noun

  1. a graphical or other representation of the cyclic variations of pressure and volume within the cylinder of a reciprocating engine obtained by using an indicator

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The indicator diagram approximated to a form made up of two isothermal lines and two lines of constant pressure.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

The actual computation of the steam consumption from an indicator diagram is best shown by a practical illustration.

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 John Bourne, C.E.

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

If the engine is to be non-condensing, the theoretical work, or indicator diagram, as it is called, will be bounded by the lines ABCHG.

From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous

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