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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book considers how water and coal gas purification methods were implemented and altered during the early 20th century in the medium-sized gas plants of Illinois. It provides detailed accounts of the various approaches to gas purification, including the use of oxide materials, the evolution of equipment and techniques, and the ongoing challenges of tar extraction. Through a detailed examination of Illinois gas industry conditions at the time, this book reflects both the unique circumstances that shaped this development, and the implementation of best practices and new innovations that would go on to define the industry for many years. In doing so, the author provides a rich source of knowledge about this specialized aspect of the gas industry, its history, and the insights it can provide for the present day. 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.