Fuel and its Combustion
Fuel, Water and Gas Analysis for Steam Users. John B. C. Kershaw, F.I.C. Demy 8vo. 2nd Edn., revised and enlarged. 12/6 net.
Contents.—Origin of Natural Fuels. Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Wood, Peat, Lignite, Bituminous Coal, Semi-Anthracite, Anthracite, and Coke. Liquid Fuels. Briquette Fuels. Sampling and the Preliminary Test for Moisture. Apparatus and Methods used for the Approximate Analysis of Fuels. Special Tests for Sulphur. Apparatus and Methods used for the Calorific Valuation of Solid Fuels. The Practical Application of the Test Results. Forms of Fuel Contract Based upon the Test Results. Sources of Feed-water Supply. Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Well, River, Surface, and Rain Water. Collecting Samples. Apparatus and Methods used for the Approximate Analysis of Feed-waters. Special Tests for Oil. The Practical Applications of the Test Results. The Use of Softening Apparatus and Reagents, and the Tests necessary for obtaining the Best Results. Chemical and Physical Characteristics of the Waste Gases from Various Fuels. Collecting Gas Samples. Apparatus and Methods used for the Approximate Analysis of the Waste Gases. The Applications and Use of Continuous and Recording Gas-testing Apparatus. The Practical Applications of the Gas Test Results. Rules for Sampling Fuel. Typical Tests of English and South Wales Coals. Goutal’s Formula for Calculating the Calorific Value from the Results of the Approximate Analysis. The Use of Fuels of Low Calorific Value for Steam-raising Purposes. Tests of Natural and Feed Waters from Various Sources. Typical Tests of Exit Gases.
Powdered Coal as a Fuel. C. F. Herington. Medium 8vo. 84 Illustrations. New Edition. 30/- net.
Contents.—Introductory. Coals Suitable for Powdering. Preparation of Powdered Coal. Feeding and Burning. Use in the Cement Industry. Reverberatory Furnaces. In Metallurgical Furnaces. Under Boilers. For Locomotives. Explosions.
Oil Fuel Equipment for Locomotives. Alfred H. Gibbings, A.M.Inst.C.E. Demy 8vo. Tables. 8/6 net.
An Introduction to the Study of Fuel. A Text-Book for those entering the Engineering, Chemical and Technical Industries. F. J. Brislee, D.Sc. Demy 8vo. 2nd Edn. 9/6 net. (Outlines of Industrial Chemistry.)
Contents.—General Chemical Principles. Weight and Volume of Air required for Combustion. Analysis of Fuel and Flue Gases. Calorimetry and Determination of the Heating Value of a Fuel. Measurement of High Temperatures. Pyrometry. Calculations of Combustion Temperatures. Natural Solid Fuels. Artificial Solid Fuels. Gaseous Fuel. The Manufacture of Producer Gas and Water Gas. Theory of the Producer Gas and Water Gas Reactions. Explosion and the Explosion Engine. Air Supply and Measurement of Draught. Furnace Efficiency and Fuel Economy. Heat Balances, Furnace and Boiler Tests. Liquid Fuels.
Liquid Fuel and its Combustion. W. H. Booth, F.G.S., M.Am.Soc.C.E., Author of “Water Softening and Treatment,” “Steam Pipes: Their Design and Construction.” With Illustrations and Diagrams. Imperial 8vo. 24/- net.
Liquid Fuel and its Apparatus. William H. Booth, F.G.S., M.Am.Soc.C.E., Author of “Liquid Fuel and its Combustion,” etc. Demy 8vo. New Edition. 9/- net.
Part I. Theory and Principles. Part II. Practice. Part III. Tables and Data.
Low Grade and Waste Fuels for Power Generation. J. B. C. Kershaw, F.I.C. Demy 8vo. Illustrated. 17/- net.
Contents.—Part I. Fuels: Introduction. Peat. Lignite, Bagasse and Wood Waste. Coke and Coke-Breeze. Culm and Washery. Waste. Towns’ Refuse and Garbage. Pitch. Waste Gases.—Part II. Scientific Control: Fuel Sampling and Testing. Calorimetric Tests. Boilers and Furnaces. Automatic CO₂ Apparatus. Index.
Liquid and Gaseous Fuels and the Part they Play in Modern Power Production. Vivian B. Lewes, F.I.C., F.C.S., late Professor of Chemistry, Royal Naval College, Greenwich. 2nd Edition Revised and Enlarged. Edited by J. B. G. Kershaw, F.I.C. Ex. Crown 8vo.
Coal. James Tonge, M.I.M.E., F.G.S., etc. Lecturer on Mining at Victoria University, Manchester. Ex. Crown 8vo. 7/6 net.
Domestic Fuel Consumption. A. H. Barker, B.A., B.Sc., Author of “The Theory and Practice of Heating and Ventilation,” etc. Demy 8vo. 180 pp. 14/- net.
Written so as to be readily comprehensible by any person without scientific training, this book will be read with interest and profit by all who, whether for private or public purposes, are desirous of checking the present lavish waste of our fuel resources.
Oil Firing for Kitchen Ranges and Steam Boilers. E. C. Bowden-Smith, M.I.Mech.E. Demy 8vo. 9/- net.
A concise and practical account of the methods of employing heavy residues and fuel oil in a kitchen range for culinary purposes, and also for steam boilers.