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100 1 _aLeeds, F. H.
_q(Frank Henley)
245 1 0 _aAcetylene, 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-01
508 _aProduced by Richard Prairie, Tonya Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAcetylene
700 1 _aButterfield, W. J. Atkinson
_q(William John Atkinson)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8144
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