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>I am trying to obtain typical values for the efficiencies of Cornish 
>pumping and whim engines, both horizontal and beam types.
>
>Can anyone advise as to where such data can be obtained, and 
>how to convert such data to SI units? Are there any subtle pitfalls 
>that should be observed?
>
>My second query concerns Lean's Engine Reporter. Does anyone 
>know when it was stopped being produced and exactly what data 
>did it record? Is there a source of transcripts from this publication?
>
>Any advice is appreciated!
>
>Martin Roseveare

I expect that5 you have already tries DB Barton The Cornish Beam Engine
but I will suggest it anyway. 1969. Reprinted 1989 by Cornwall Books.

-- 
John Phillips
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