Preliminary Report on the Operations of the Fuel-Testing Plant of the United States Geological Survey at St. Louis, Mo., 1905 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The authority for continuing at St. Louis, Mo., the investigation of the fuel values and possibilities of the coals and lignites of the United States, inaugurated at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904, is contained in the act of Congress making appropriation for the sundry civil expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906. This act carried an item of for the analyzing and testing of the coals, lignites, and other fuel substances of the United States in order to determine their fuel values, and so forth, under the supervision of the Director of the United States Geological Survey.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth study of the fuel assessments conducted in the first half of the 20th century at the United States fuel testing plant in St. Louis, Missouri. The author provides a historical framework for the project as part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904. The book examines the various types of fuel tested, including bituminous coal, lignite, and peat, as well as the different methods used to evaluate their efficiency. Through analyses of the chemical and physical properties of each fuel, the author explores their potential for use in boilers, gas producers, and other applications. The book contributes to our understanding of the development of fuel testing and utilization technologies in the early 20th century, highlighting the ongoing quest for efficient and sustainable energy sources. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781390452877_0
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