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 Formulae 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.
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