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By carefully pursuing our inquiries, whilst making actual experiments, we can hardly fail to obtain the knowledge we may be in search of. Wise men in former times lamented toob serve the adorations paid to hypothesiswhilst experiment was neglected. They anxiously exefied themselves to introduce the latter.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book by a notable 19th century expert discourses on the science of artificial light, heating, and energy generation from the combustion of combustible substances. In it, the author explains the mechanisms of combustion and how light is produced from it. By studying the chemistry of fuels, and their behavior at different temperatures, the author provides insights for better exploitation of heat, light, and energy. The book also delves into the evolution of lighting technology and improvements made in candle and oil lamp design, before delving into the promising new science of coal gas lighting. Notably, the author compares the illuminating power of tallow candles and different lamp designs, offering tips and techniques for maximizing illumination and minimizing fuel consumption. By tracing the history and development of coal gas lighting, the book provides a rich historical account of the subject. The author includes detailed results of experiments, a variety of informative tables, and practical methods for measuring the illuminating power of light sources, making this book a trove of useful information for readers interested in lighting technology, domestic fuel efficiency, and energy production. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282728342_0
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