Isbn: 9781332347209 - power development of small streams: a book for all persons seeking, greater comfort and higher efficiency, in country homes, towns and villages (classic reprint) (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 presents an accessible and practical guide to installing and operating small water power plants for electricity and other power on country homes, towns, and villages. Written with the layman in mind, the author eliminates technical jargon, explaining in simple terms how to develop the thousands of country home and village opportunities for water power. Drawing on the work of water power experts like LA HACIENDA and The Scientific American, the author provides step-by-step instructions for assessing a stream's capacity for developing power, choosing the appropriate water wheel, and installing a basic home power plant. The book also covers more complex topics like turbine wheel design, dam construction, and water conservation, all supported by clear diagrams and illustrative examples. With its unique insights into the potential of water power and its user-friendly approach, this book is an invaluable resource for individuals looking to tap into a virtually limitless source of natural energy. 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. …