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The Engineering Journal, Vol. 5: The Journal of the Engineering Institute of Canada; January, 1922 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Standards of performance are specifications which may be applied to machines, instruments, or devices as standards of quality are applied to materials. To be of value they should specify the factors involved in terms susceptible of measurement. Specifications for electric generators, motors, transformers, weighing devices, steam engines, are standards of performance, T 0 determine the performance of a machine requires the application of standards of measurement and standards of quality.
Standards of practice are the expression of scientific or technical requirements in the form of rules or laws. They involve such matters as the safety of property or persons, the relations between different corporations or between corporations and the public. Building codes and standards of electrical construction are examples of this class of standard.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 152809350X
- ISBN 13 9781528093507
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages798
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides detailed information on the operations and procedures of general oil refining practices. The author explores primary physical requirements such as fresh water and land as they relate to site selection for refineries, as well as boiler plant and pumping needs. The use of steam and its impact on energy requirements is analyzed, along with the importance of power requirements and prime mover selection. Distillation, treatment, and storage processes for various oil products, including pitches and asphalts, are covered in depth. The author emphasizes maximizing product yield while minimizing waste, focusing on the reduction of environmental impact. The book also addresses refinery safety precautions, railway trackage and wharf requirements, and includes data on the physical and chemical characteristics of crude oil and its products. This book serves as a valuable resource for professionals in the oil and gas industry, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex processes involved in oil refining and the latest technological advancements in the field. 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 # 9781528093507_0
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