Isbn: 9781333798024 - lighting by acetylene: generators, burners and electric furnaces (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the historical and scientific evolution of lighting technology, with a special emphasis on the development of acetylene gas lighting. The author details how advancements in the production of calcium carbide, the raw material for acetylene, led to the widespread use of acetylene as an illuminant in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book also delves into the dangers associated with acetylene gas and explains the measures taken to mitigate these risks. Through a comprehensive examination of patents, experiments, and industrial practices, the author traces the technological advancements that shaped the acetylene lighting industry, providing valuable insights into the history of artificial lighting. 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. …