Fuels, Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous, Their Analysis and Valuation (Classic Reprint): For the Use of Chemists and Engineers - Couverture souple

H. Joshua Phillips

 
9781332314164: Fuels, Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous, Their Analysis and Valuation (Classic Reprint): For the Use of Chemists and Engineers

Synopsis

Master fuel analysis for practical use: learn how to evaluate solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels for real‑world efficiency and cost. This concise guide helps chemists and engineers understand the quality, heating power, and economic application of fuels, from coal and coke to patent fuels and oils. It combines proven methods with practical notes to estimate moisture, ash, coke and volatile matter, sulfur content, and calorific or evaporating power, while highlighting how furnace type and air control affect results.


The book presents clear procedures, safety notes, and practical considerations for estimating fuel value. It explains how to interpret results and compare fuels for specific applications, including liquids and gases, with attention to minimizing heat losses in flue gases and maximizing economic performance.



  • Step‑by‑step methods to estimate moisture and ash in solid fuels

  • Techniques for assessing coke content, volatile matter, and coal classifications

  • Procedures to determine sulfur content and its impact on boilers and metallurgy

  • Approaches to gauge calorific and evaporating power for different fuels


Ideal for readers who work with boilers, locomotives, and industrial furnaces, or who study fuel analysis and valuation for practical engineering decisions.

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