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This comprehensive guide to hydraulic engineering offers a wealth of practical advice on using water to power machines, irrigate crops, and generate electricity. Gardner Dexter Hiscox's clear and concise explanations make it accessible to engineers and enthusiasts alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to compressed air, including its production, uses, and applications. It covers everything from the basic principles of compressed air to the more complex issues of air storage, distribution, and consumption.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This comprehensive guide to mechanical movements and devices is a must-have resource for inventors, engineers, and anyone interested in the workings of machines and technology. With hundreds of detailed illustrations and explanations, Hiscox provides a wealth of information on the mechanics of everything from clocks and steam engines to pumps and turbines. Readers will gain a deep understanding of both the principles and practical applications of mechanical technology. This book is an essential reference for anyone working in the field of mechanical engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This classic engineering text provides a comprehensive overview of compressed air, including its physical properties, thermodynamics, and practical applications. Hiscox covers a wide range of topics, including pneumatic machinery, air compressors, and the use of compressed air as a motive power. The book also includes a variety of data tables and formulas to aid in calculations. This remains a valuable resource for students and professionals in many fields of engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1909, this comprehensive guide provides a detailed examination of the design, construction, and operation of internal combustion engines. Covering everything from the basic principles of combustion to the engineering of complex engine systems, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and mechanics of gasoline and oil vapor engines.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Historical sketch, Hydraulics properties of water, Measurement of the flow of streams, Flow from subsurface orifices and nozles, Flow of water in pipes, Siphons of various kinds, Dams and great storage City and town water supply, Wells and their reenforcement, Air lift method of raising water, Artesian wells, Irrigation of arid districts, Water-power, water wheels, Pumps and pumping machinery, Reciprocating pumps, Hydraulic power, Hydraulic mining, gold washing, Canals, ditches, conduits, Marine hydraylics, Tidal and sea wave power

Originally published in 1899, this is the unabridged republication of the 16th enlarged edition: Mechanical movements, powers, and devices. New York: Norman W. Henley Pub., 1921.