Mathematics for the Practical Man. A short work explaining all the elements of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Co-ordinate Geometry, and Calculus. George Howe, M.E. Crown 8vo. 7/- net.
The Practical Mechanic’s Handbook. F. E. Smith. 8/- net.
Contents.—Arithmetic. Arithmetical Signs and Characters and Explanation of Solving Formula. Mensuration. How the Dimensions, Measurements, and Weights of Different Shaped Vessels are Found. The Primary or Simple Machines. Strength of Materials and Questions Relating to Stress.
Manufacture and Industries.
Application of Physico-Chemical Theory to Technical Processes and Manufacturing Methods. Dr. R. Kremann. Translated into English and Edited by H. E. Potts, M.Sc. Demy 8vo. 9/- net.
Contents.—The Two Fundamental Laws of the Mechanical Theory of Heat. Reaction-Velocity and Catalytes. Other Special Applications of the Law of Mass Action. The Influence of Temperature on the Equilibrium-Constant. Dissociation Pressure. Application of the Phase Rule. The Application of the Phase Rule to Solid-Liquid Systems. Transformation Phenomena in Hydraulic Binding Agents. Other Applications of the Phase Rule. The Distribution Law. Adsorption Compounds. Reciprocal Pairs of Salts.
Chemistry of the Oil Industries. J. E. Southcombe, M.Sc., Lecturer on Oils and Fats, Royal Salford Technical Institute, etc. 9/- net.
Contents.—Preface. Introductory Organic Chemistry. Mineral Oils. Petroleum and Shale. Mineral Oil Refining. Natural Sources and Methods of Preparation of the Saponifiable Oils and Fats. Impurities occurring in Crude Oils and Fats and the Technical Methods of Removing them. Composition and Properties of the Saponifiable Oils and Fats in General. Composition and Properties of the Individual Oils and Fats of Commercial Importance. The Natural Waxes, their Composition and Properties. Analytical Methods. Industrial Applications of Fats and Oils. Burning Oils. Edible Oils and Margarines. Polymerised, Boiled and Blown Oils. Turkey-Red Oils. Saponification of Fats and Oils on a Technical Scale. The Distillation of Fatty Acids. Oleines and Stearines. Candle Manufacture. Soap-Making. Glycerine. Conclusion: Scientific and Technical Research on Problems in the Oil and Related Industries. Literature.
Linseed Oil and other Seed Oils. An Industrial Manual. William D. Ennis, M.E., M.Am.Soc.M.E., Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Medium 8vo. Illustrated. 37/6 net.