Items related to Notes on British Refuse Destructors
Synopsis
This book explores the evolution of waste management, contrasting traditional British refuse destructors with garbage furnaces used in the United States. The author, an American engineer, details his travels across Britain, visiting various plants to analyze incinerator designs and best practices. A primary focus is placed on the differences in waste composition between the two countries and how those differences manifest in incinerator design and efficiency. The text delves into the labor conditions and skillsets of plant operators and challenges the commonly held perception that British combined refuse destructor and electric generating plants are a universal success, offering specific data and examples to support this argumentation. Through these detailed accounts, the reader gains a comprehensive understanding of waste management practices in both the UK and US at the turn of the 20th Century, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement that remain relevant to this day.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Notes on British Refuse Destructors
Seller Image
Notes on British Refuse Destructors (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of waste management, contrasting traditional British refuse destructors with garbage furnaces used in the United States. The author, an American engineer, details his travels across Britain, visiting various plants to analyze incinerator designs and best practices. A primary focus is placed on the differences in waste composition between the two countries and how those differences manifest in incinerator design and efficiency. The text delves into the labor conditions and skillsets of plant operators and challenges the commonly held perception that British combined refuse destructor and electric generating plants are a universal success, offering specific data and examples to support this argumentation. Through these detailed accounts, the reader gains a comprehensive understanding of waste management practices in both the UK and US at the turn of the 20th Century, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement that remain relevant to this day. 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 # 9781333959234_0
Buy New
US$ 17.83
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Notes on British Refuse Destructors With an Introductory Comparison of British Refuse Destructors and American Garbage Furnaces Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333959234
Stock Image
Notes on British Refuse Destructors With an Introductory Comparison of British Refuse Destructors and American Garbage Furnaces Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333959234
Buy New
US$ 28.38
US$ 4.39 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available