In order to meet the constantly increasing demand for training in gas
engineering, four courses have been established at Cornell University.
First, a course of lectures on the general theory of gas engines;
second, a course of lectures on gas engine design; third, a drafting
room course in gas engine design; and fourth, a lecture course which
treats of the engineering problems involved in the conversion of various
solid and liquid fuels into gas fuels, and in the transmission of gas
fuels. This course discusses the different gas making processes and gives
descriptions and studies of designs of apparatus used. The object of
these four courses is to give to the student taking them the fundamental
ideas of modern gas engineering.
The gas engine laboratory, which was moved into one of the small
buildings in the court after the building had been rendered fireproof
by concrete walls and floor, has proved a very satisfactory addition
to the laboratory and will doubtless produce much valuable scientific
information. It is now equipped with examples of every important type of
gas engine which has been produced since the time of Brayton. A producer
gas plant is being installed and will soon be in practical operation.
Through the kindness of John Wilkinson, M. E., Cornell 1889, chief
engineer of the Franklin Co., a four-cylinder Franklin automobile engine
has been presented.