Remarks on the Use of Heated Air as a Motive Power. (Part of Discussion on the Use of Heated Air as a Motive Power.

Abstract

Mr. GOLDSWORTEY GURNEY said it was well known, how long Sir G. Cayley's attention had been devoted to the subject of using heated air as a motive power ; indeed the air-engine might be said to have originated with him. Sir George Cayley was prevented by indisposition from coming to London, to be present at the discussion, but he had transmitted to the Secretary, a few remarks, which had been understood to have received the approval of the Council, and Mr. Gurney would therefore ask that they might, be read to the meeting.The SECRETARY, by permission of the PRESIDENT, then read the following :-"Remarks on the Use of Heated Air as a Motive Power.