9781332052905 - Cost of Pumping From Wells for the Irrigation of Rice in Louisiana and Arkansas (Classic Reprint) de Gregory, W. B. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, a report from the turn of the 20th Century, describes the methods and machinery used to pump water from wells to irrigate rice fields in Louisiana and Arkansas. It's a detailed, fascinating look at the costs and efficiency of large irrigation plants, as well as small pumping plants powered by engines or air compressors. The author provides fascinating insights into the technological challenges of the time, including problems with priming pumps that were only partially submerged. The author's findings on the efficiency of various pumping systems and the relative costs of different fuels remain relevant today, helping readers understand the historical development of water pumping methods used in agriculture, and the importance of fuel efficiency and cost analysis. 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.