A Comparative Study of the Slow Combustion of Methane and Methods for the

Frank Carl Vilbrandt

ISBN 10: 1332236278 / ISBN 13: 9781332236275

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book focuses on the slow combustion of methane, the primary component of natural gas, and the methods used to determine its combustion products. These methods have been studied and refined over time, including modifications to existing apparatus and the introduction of new techniques. The author provides an overview of the historical development of combustion methods, from the Winkler pipet to the capillary method and the development of the central burner pipet. The book presents a comparative study of these methods, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, the author investigates the influence of various factors on the accuracy of combustion analysis, such as the temperature of the heating element, the rate of gas flow, and the ratio of oxygen to gas. The findings presented in this book contribute to a deeper understanding of the combustion process and the optimization of combustion methods, which is crucial for efficient and environmentally friendly utilization of natural gas. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332236275_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Comparative Study of the Slow Combustion of Methane and Methods for the
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332236278
• ISBN 13: 9781332236275
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Chemistry

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Synopsis

How methane burns and how scientists measure what comes out

This nonfiction work presents a dissertation on the slow combustion of methane and the methods used to determine its combustion products. It compares burner designs and pipets, showing how equipment choices affect results and accuracy.

The study highlights practical findings, including a new central burner that reduces common errors and yields more uniform outcomes. It also covers the development of a reliable gas pipet electrode and material choices for durable, accurate experiments. The conclusions emphasize what design features improve measurement reliability and how to standardize conditions for consistent results.

• Learn why the Central Burner minimizes errors and boosts uniform results
• See how different pipet designs influence completeness of combustion
• Understand material choices and apparatus improvements for durability
• Get a sense of typical accuracy benchmarks, such as high completeness of combustion

Ideal for readers of chemistry, engineering, and laboratory methods who want concrete takeaways about measuring combustion products.