SYNOPSIS OF CONTENTS:

Introduction—History of Gas Lighting—Chemistry of Gas

Manufacture, by Lewis Thompson, Esq., M.R.C.S.—Coal,

with Analyses, by J. Paterson, Lewis Thompson, and

G. R. Hislop, Esqrs.—Retorts, Iron and Clay—Retort

Setting-Hydraulic Main—Condensers—Exhausters—Washers

and Scrubbers—Purifiers—Purification—History of Gas

Holder—Tanks, Brick and Stone, Composite, Concrete,

Cast-iron, Compound Annular Wrought-iron—Specifications—Gas

Holders—Station Meter—Governor—Distribution—Mains—Gas

Mathematics, or Formulæ for the Distribution of

Gas, by Lewis Thompson, Esq.—Services—Consumers’

Meters—Regulators—Burners—Fittings—Photometer—Carburization

of Gas—Air Gas and Water Gas—Composition of Coal Gas,

by Lewis Thompson, Esq.—Analyses of Gas—Influence of

Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature on Gas—Residual

Products—Appendix—Description of Retort Settings, Buildings,

etc., etc.

_Practical Geometry, Perspective, and Engineering Drawing_; a Course

of Descriptive Geometry adapted to the Requirements of the Engineering

Draughtsman, including the determination of cast shadows and Isometric

Projection, each chapter being followed by numerous examples; to

which are added rules for Shading, Shade-lining, etc., together with

practical instructions as to the Lining, Colouring, Printing, and

general treatment of Engineering Drawings, with a chapter on drawing

Instruments. By GEORGE S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E. Second edition, _with 21

plates_. 2 vols., cloth, 10_s._ 6_d._

_The Elements of Graphic Statics._ By Professor KARL VON OTT,

translated from the German by G. S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E., Instructor

in Mechanical Drawing, Royal Indian Engineering College. _With 93

illustrations_, crown 8vo, cloth, 5_s._

_The Principles of Graphic Statics._ By GEORGE SYDENHAM CLARKE, Capt.

Royal Engineers. _With 112 illustrations_, 4to, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._

_Dynamo-Electric Machinery_: A Manual for Students of Electro-technics.

By SILVANUS P. THOMPSON, B.A., D.Sc., Professor of Experimental

Physics in University College, Bristol, etc., etc. Second edition,

_illustrated_, 8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._

_The New Formula for Mean Velocity of Discharge of Rivers and Canals._

By W. R. KUTTER. Translated from articles in the ‘Cultur-Ingénieur,’ by

LOWIS D’A. JACKSON, Assoc. Inst. C.E. 8vo, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._

_Practical Hydraulics_; a Series of Rules and Tables for the use of

Engineers, etc., etc. By THOMAS BOX. Fifth edition, _numerous plates_,

post 8vo, cloth, 5_s._

_A Practical Treatise on the Construction of Horizontal and Vertical

Waterwheels_, specially designed for the use of operative mechanics.

By WILLIAM CULLEN, Millwright and Engineer. _With 11 plates._ Second

edition, revised and enlarged, small 4to, cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._

_Tin_: Describing the Chief Methods of Mining, Dressing and Smelting

it abroad; with Notes upon Arsenic, Bismuth and Wolfram. By ARTHUR G.

CHARLETON, Mem. American Inst, of Mining Engineers. _With plates_, 8vo,

cloth, 12_s._ 6_d._

_Perspective, Explained and Illustrated._ By G. S. CLARKE, Capt. R.E.

_With illustrations_, 8vo, cloth, 3_s._ 6_d._

_The Essential Elements of Practical Mechanics; based on the Principle

of Work_, designed for Engineering Students. By OLIVER BYRNE, formerly

Professor of Mathematics, College for Civil Engineers. Third edition,

_with 148 wood engravings_, post 8vo, cloth, 7_s._ 6_d._

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