Modern Engineering Practice, Vol. 3 of 12: A Reference Library on Electricity, Steam, Refrigeration, Gas Engines, Marine and Locomotive Work (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frank W. Gunsaulus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266548873 ISBN 13: 9780266548874

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Foundation for electric lighting practice and theory

This volume covers the practical side of early electrical engineering, explaining lamp performance, arc lighting, and how to design and operate lighting systems with real-world figures and considerations. It blends theory with hands-on guidance, helping readers understand what makes lamps efficient and durable in service.

In clear, approachable language, the book explains how lamp temperature affects efficiency, how voltage regulation changes life and candle-power, and how arc lamps generate light and require reliable mechanisms to feed and regulate carbon electrodes. It also discusses selecting lamps, measuring light output, and the practical limits of lamp life, all rooted in experiments and data.

• How lamp efficiency depends on filament temperature and surface emissivity
• Impact of voltage changes on lamp life and light output
• How arc lamps work, including crater formation and light distribution
• Guidance on lamp selection, maintenance, and system regulation

Ideal for students and engineers seeking a solid, historically informed reference on electrical lighting and its practical challenges.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266548873
• ISBN 13: 9780266548874
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 566