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Gasoline and How to Use It (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. A. Burrell

 
9780656619863: Gasoline and How to Use It (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0656619864 ISBN 13: 9780656619863
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand gasoline’s power, hazards, and practical use in engines and industry.

This guide explains what gasoline is, how it’s refined, and how to handle it safely and effectively. It brings together history, chemistry, and practical tips in a clear, instructional style.

Gasoline and its related fuels are described with a practical focus: how vapors behave, how to store and use them safely, and how engines and carburetors work. The book also covers the rise of motor vehicles, refining methods, and the everyday realities of using gasoline in farms, garages, and factories.
  • Precautions for handling gasoline to prevent fires and accidents
  • How gasoline vapors mix with air and why temperature matters
  • An overview of refining methods and the different fuel grades
  • Historical context on motor vehicles and internal combustion engines
Ideal for readers of early automotive history, practical chemists, and anyone seeking a foundational, factual guide to gasoline use and safety.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0656619864
ISBN 13 
9780656619863
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
285