Excerpt from Cyclopedia of Engineering, Vol. 7: A General Reference Work on Steam Boilers, Pumps, Engines, and Turbines, Gas and Oil Engines, Automobiles, Marine and Locomotive Work, Heating and Ventilating, Compressed Air, Refrigeration, Dynamos, Motors, Electric Wiring, Electric Lighting, Elevators
Marsh gas, also called methane, is odorless, colorless, has a high' calorific power but slow rate of combustion, and burns with a slightly luminous flame.
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