Plant Testing: A Criticism of the Present Boiler Testing Codes and Suggestions for an Improved International Code (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Plant Testing: A Criticism of the Present Boiler Testing Codes and Suggestions for an Improved International Code (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- David Brownlie
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0656533145
- ISBN 13
- 9780656533145
- Item weight
- 492 grams
Toward a practical, internationally shared boiler testing standard that actually works.
This nonfiction work argues that current codes are outdated and overly academic, and it lays out a clear plan for a collaborative international code drawn from American, British, and French engineering groups. It outlines why a revised, user‑friendly approach to testing boiler plants is needed for real‑world reliability and cost savings.
In accessible language, the book surveys how boiler tests are performed today, critiques existing codes, and presents concrete suggestions for a new, future‑oriented International Code. It also shows how a standardized testing framework could cover fuel analysis, flue gas analysis, feed‑water measurement, moisture in steam, and the overall design of test sheets.What you’ll find inside:
- A practical critique of established boiler testing methods and their limitations.
- A structured plan for an international code developed by leading engineering societies.
- Discussion of test duration, instrumentation, calculations, and reporting formats.
- Ideas for future features, such as fuel quality factors, maintenance costs, and improved data presentation.
Ideal for readers of professional engineering manuals and technical histories seeking a clear, applied path toward a cooperative, international standard for boiler testing.
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