9781334192524 - A Handbook on the Winning and the Utilization of Peat (Classic Reprint) di Hausding, A. (4 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 the extraction and use of peat, beginning with its origins as organic material to its valuable applications as a resource. Peat, formed by the slow carbonization of bog plants under water, is a valuable fuel source with applications in power generation, locomotive fueling, and the manufacture of products such as glass, earthenware, and bricks. The author provides a historical context for the use of peat bogs, detailing the evolution of extraction methods from hand-cutting to the use of large-scale industrial machinery. The book also examines the environmental impact of peat extraction and discusses methods for reclaiming bogs after peat removal. With its comprehensive exploration of peat's potential as a resource, this book is an essential resource for those interested in sustainable fuel sources, bog management, and the history of industrial practices. 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.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 536 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.