9781333508920 - Solar Heat: Its Practical Applications (Classic Reprint) de Pope, Charles Henry (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 explores the history of humanity's attempts to harness the power of sunlight, starting with the earliest recorded instance: the use of burning mirrors by the ancient Greeks to set fire to enemy ships. The author delves into the experiments of 18th-century scientists like Buffon and Saussure, who used mirrors to cook food and generate steam. After tracing the efforts of inventors like Mouchot, Ericsson, and Adams, the book examines the practical applications of solar heat today, from cooking and water purification to generating electricity. The author argues that while solar heat has yet to reach its full potential, it holds vast promise as a clean and renewable energy source. 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.