The Technology of Wood Distillation (Classic Reprint)

Max Klar

ISBN 10: 1390928926 / ISBN 13: 9781390928921

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is one of the most famous works on the production of materials obtained by the distillation of wood, including charcoal, wood-tar, pyroligneous acid and acetone. It is the outcome of the author's long and arduous experience in this field, during which time he has both owned factories and worked as a consultant for other companies. Destructive distillation of wood has been practiced since ancient times to produce charcoal, one of the book's main subjects, and has evolved from simple forest-based methods to the complex industrial processes of today. The volume also covers topics such as the chemical changes which occur during destructive distillation (pyrolysis) of wood, the products thereof (such as non-condensable gas), the preparation of wood for carbonization, carbonizing apparatus, treatment of the wood-gas, and the production of acetate of lime from crude pyroligneous acid. The author also explores the manufacture of acetone from calcium acetate and formaldehyde using methanol as a base material. The volume includes extensive analytical information and is a goldmine of knowledge on the practice of wood distillation in the early 20th century. 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 # 9781390928921_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Technology of Wood Distillation (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1390928926
• ISBN 13: 9781390928921
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Chemistry

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Synopsis

A practical, career-ready guide to how wood is transformed through destructive distillation, with real-world by-products and plant design.

This book provides a clear, working view of the chemical and mechanical steps in wood distillation. It covers the basic principles, the final products, and the equipment firms use to run the process efficiently. The author describes improvements that raised heat economy and the way factories are built or rebuilt to adopt new methods.

Readers will learn how by-products are recovered and reused, including the treatment of volatile distillation products and the manufacture of common items such as acetone, methyl alcohol, and acetate of lime. The text also discusses how to separate tar from pyroligneous acid and how continuous processes and preheating can cut waste and save energy.

• Core processes of destructive distillation and carbonisation of wood
• How by-products are collected, treated, and converted into useful chemicals
• Practical details on plant design, equipment, and operation for efficiency
• Analytical methods and practical considerations for quality and yield

Ideal for engineers, industrial chemists, and professionals involved in wood industries who want a solid, exam-ready reference with hands-on guidance.