02475cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450197001452640051003423000047003933360026004403370026004663380036004925000031005285080126005595201301006855340045019866530014020317000057020458560042021029990017021448144UtSlPG20260610133217.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTP1 aLeeds, F. H.q(Frank Henley)10aAcetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use :bA Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-01  aProduced by Richard Prairie, Tonya Allen, Juliet Sutherland,
Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use" by F. H. Leeds and W. J. Atkinson Butterfield is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. This practical handbook delves into the generation, purification, and utilization of acetylene gas, particularly for lighting, heat, and power applications, presenting a thorough examination of its physical and chemical properties, advantages over other illuminants, and the practical aspects of using acetylene in various contexts.  At the start of the book, the authors outline the intrinsic and hygienic advantages of acetylene lighting compared to traditional illuminants like oil and coal gas. They highlight its superior illuminating power and less impact on air quality due to lower exhaust levels when combusted. The text also includes critical insights into the economic considerations of acetylene systems, emphasizing their compactness and cost efficiency in specific scenarios where traditional gas supplies might be less viable. The first chapter sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of the chemistry behind acetylene's production from calcium carbide and water, suggesting an emphasis on both the technical and practical applications of acetylene lighting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAcetylene1 aButterfield, W. J. Atkinsonq(William John Atkinson)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8144  c50129d50129