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This book presents hands‑on methods for understanding heating power, thermometric intensity, and the energy balance in fuel combustion. It breaks complex calculations into clear steps, showing how calorific power relates to how much heat a fuel can generate and how that heat translates into temperature changes.
Two short paragraphs frame the value:
- You’ll see how to evaluate the energy output of fuels like coal and hydrogen, and how to translate heat into measurable effects on water and steam. The discussion connects theory to courtroom‑tested lab practice, without getting lost in abstract formulas.
- The text emphasizes practical techniques for predicting max temperature and comparing different fuels, using straightforward examples and careful unit handling.
- The book’s core topics include:
- How to compute heat units and convert them into pounds of water raised by 1° C or 1° F.
- How to distinguish calorific power from calorific intensity and why both matter in lab work.
- A step‑by‑step look at ultimate analysis of coal and how its components affect energy output.
- Methods to estimate the maximum temperature produced by complete combustion using specific heats of combustion products.
Ideal for readers of introductory chemistry and laboratory analysis, especially those building practical skills in heat calculations, fuel testing, and data interpretation. This edition is a useful reference for students and professionals seeking clear, calculation‑focused guidance in chemical analysis.