Gas and Fuel Analysis for Engineers: A Compend for Those Interested in the Economical Application of Fuel (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Augustus H. Gill

9780332471112: Gas and Fuel Analysis for Engineers: A Compend for Those Interested in the Economical Application of Fuel (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 033247111X ISBN 13: 9780332471112

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the science of fuel and gas analysis with practical, tested methods

This edition compiles essential techniques for sampling chimney gases, calculating heating value, and analyzing fuels and air emissions. It covers the equipment and procedures used in real laboratories and boiler tests, with guidance that helps you reduce losses and improve efficiency in power plants and industrial settings.

The book walks you through the key apparatus and methods, from sampling gas streams and measuring temperature to determining moisture, volatile matter, and carbon content. It also details laboratory prep, reagent preparation, and the practical handling of samples, plus appendices with tables and specifications.

How to sample flue gases accurately from different boiler types.
Equipment like Orsat, Bunte, and Elliott gas apparatus, and how to use them.
Methods for moisture, volatile matter, coke, and carbon determinations to assess fuel quality.
Techniques to calculate heating value and losses in flue gases.

Ideal for readers involved in boiler testing, fuel analysis, and gas engineering who want proven, field-ready procedures and reference data.

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