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100 1 _aBatcheller, Birney C.
_q(Birney Clark),
_d1865-1950
245 1 4 _aThe Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co. :
_bAlso, Facts and General Information Relating to Pneumatic Despatch Tubes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-03
508 _adeaurider, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co." by B. C. Batcheller is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the pneumatic tube systems, particularly the innovations and historical developments relating to the pneumatic dispatch tube technology for postal services. It addresses technical specifications, operations, and the benefits of the pneumatic system for transporting mail quickly within cities. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the author's intention behind the compilation, noting frequent inquiries regarding pneumatic tubes from various stakeholders, including engineers and the post office. It outlines the basic structure of the content, beginning with a historical overview of pneumatic transmission concepts, moving into the operational specifics of the Philadelphia postal tube system, and ultimately delving into theoretical aspects of air flow in tubes. The author promises a clear, accessible explanation of both the practical application and the underlying mechanisms of pneumatic systems, aiming to cater both to general readers and professionals interested in the engineering intricacies of this innovative postal transport method. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPneumatic-tube transportation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63952
999 _c104776
_d104776