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This book examines the scientific principles behind everyday heat. The author begins by tracing human reliance on the sun throughout history and elaborates on how all the resources we use today depend on the energy that originated from the sun. He covers important scientific concepts such as energy conversion, mechanical equivalent of heat, and the laws of thermodynamics. The book goes on to discuss various types of fuels, their origin, properties, and combustion characteristics. These include commonly used fuels such as coal, wood, oil, and gas, as well as alternative fuels like peat and tar. The author also delves into the principles of combustion and the efficient use of fuels. The book concludes by highlighting the importance of understanding heat and combustion for sustainable energy practices.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the scientific principles behind everyday heat. The author begins by tracing human reliance on the sun throughout history and elaborates on how all the resources we use today depend on the energy that originated from the sun. He covers important scientific concepts such as energy conversion, mechanical equivalent of heat, and the laws of thermodynamics. The book goes on to discuss various types of fuels, their origin, properties, and combustion characteristics. These include commonly used fuels such as coal, wood, oil, and gas, as well as alternative fuels like peat and tar. The author also delves into the principles of combustion and the efficient use of fuels. The book concludes by highlighting the importance of understanding heat and combustion for sustainable energy practices. 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 # 9781333325947_0
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