Heat: Science and Philosophy of Its Production and Application to the Warming and Ventilation of Buildings, the Absorbing and Transmitting Power of ... Ventilation by Fans and Water, Vol - Hardcover

John H. Mills

9780267988310: Heat: Science and Philosophy of Its Production and Application to the Warming and Ventilation of Buildings, the Absorbing and Transmitting Power of ... Ventilation by Fans and Water, Vol

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ISBN 10: 0267988311 ISBN 13: 9780267988310

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the science and practice of warming and ventilating buildings.

This nonfiction work presents practical methods for heating systems, ventilation strategies, and the performance of different boiler and radiator surfaces, illustrated with tables and diagrams of real experiments and construction results. It blends engineering insight with historical perspective to help architects, engineers, and builders design healthier, more efficient spaces.

This edition compiles hands-on findings from years of testing and application, including direct and indirect heating approaches, and discusses fuel choices, stoves, and the evolving technology of heat distribution. It aims to connect scientific principles with real-world building needs, offering guidance grounded in observed results and professional experience.

Clear explanations of heat production, distribution, and ventilation in buildings.
Practical discussion of boiler and radiator performance, with experimental data.
Guidance on choosing fuels, stoves, and furnace designs for safer, healthier spaces.
Insights useful to architects, heating engineers, and contractors working on public and private buildings.

Ideal for readers of engineering, architectural design, and building science who want a grounded, technique-focused reference on heat and air in the built environment.

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