Isbn: 9781334183607 - heat, vol. 2: science and philosophy of its production and application to the warming and ventilation of buildings (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores heat, encompassing its science, production, and applications, offering a comprehensive examination of heat and its many relevant subtopics, examining heat as a form of motion, a theoretical and practical energy source, and an aspect of thermodynamics. The author, an experienced industry professional, presents an in-depth analysis of heat phenomena, tracing the evolution of its foundational principles and investigating its complexities through informative diagrams, tables, and experimental data. Essential topics include combustion and fuel types, boiler and radiator design, steam generation and water heating, and exhaustive analysis of radiant, absorbed, conducted, and re-radiated heat transfer. The author's scientific approach and practical insights elucidate the subtle interactions between heat and the materials used to generate, absorb, and transmit it, providing readers with new perspectives on the historical context and the depth of scientific thought that underpins modern heating and ventilation technologies. This book provides engineers, architects, and specialists in the field with a highly valuable resource, offering practical guidance based on rigorous scientific principles, and an invaluable foundation for further investigation into the science and application of heat. 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.…