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Experiments to Determine the Comparative Value of the Principal Varieties of Fuel Used in the United States, and Also in Europe - Softcover
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This book presents detailed findings from a series of experiments conducted by the author to determine the relative efficiency of different types of fuel, such as wood and coal, and the most effective ways of burning them for the maximum output of heat. The author describes the construction of the apparatus used in these experiments, and presents tabular data showing the weight of fuel required to maintain a constant temperature in a room of given size. The author finds that the efficiency of a fuel depends on several factors, including the method of combustion, the size and shape of the stove or grate, and the amount of air supplied to the fire. The author also explores the effects of moisture content in the fuel and the temperature of the surrounding air on the efficiency of combustion. The author's findings have implications for the design of stoves and fireplaces, and for the selection of fuel for heating purposes.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents detailed findings from a series of experiments conducted by the author to determine the relative efficiency of different types of fuel, such as wood and coal, and the most effective ways of burning them for the maximum output of heat. The author describes the construction of the apparatus used in these experiments, and presents tabular data showing the weight of fuel required to maintain a constant temperature in a room of given size. The author finds that the efficiency of a fuel depends on several factors, including the method of combustion, the size and shape of the stove or grate, and the amount of air supplied to the fire. The author also explores the effects of moisture content in the fuel and the temperature of the surrounding air on the efficiency of combustion. The author's findings have implications for the design of stoves and fireplaces, and for the selection of fuel for heating purposes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282824341_0
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