Excerpt from Gaseous Fuel, Including Water Gas: Its Production and Application, a Lecture
The combustion of fuel is essentially a process of oxidation. The principal agents, carbon and hydrogen.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating and detailed exploration of the history and applications of gaseous fuel. Written in 1889, it delves into a time when the world was rapidly adopting steam power and grappling with the drawbacks of coal-based energy. The author examines the significant environmental and economic consequences of smoke pollution, and argues passionately for the shift towards cleaner, more efficient fuels. Through a blend of technical explanations and historical anecdotes, the book covers various methods of producing gaseous fuels, including natural gas, water gas, and producer gas. The author discusses the chemistry behind these processes, outlining the benefits of each type of fuel and its potential applications in industries like steelmaking, glass production, and power generation. He advocates for a nationwide distribution network that would deliver gaseous fuel to major industrial centers, bringing significant economic and environmental advantages. The book provides a unique glimpse into the early stages of the energy revolution, highlighting the societal and technological challenges of the time. It offers a compelling historical account of the evolution of fuel technology and its impact on industrial development. 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 9781330862476_0
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