ISBN: 9781333959234 - notes on british refuse destructors: with an introductory comparison of british refuse destructors and american garbage furnaces (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 explores the evolution of waste management, contrasting traditional British refuse destructors with garbage furnaces used in the United States. The author, an American engineer, details his travels across Britain, visiting various plants to analyze incinerator designs and best practices. A primary focus is placed on the differences in waste composition between the two countries and how those differences manifest in incinerator design and efficiency. The text delves into the labor conditions and skillsets of plant operators and challenges the commonly held perception that British combined refuse destructor and electric generating plants are a universal success, offering specific data and examples to support this argumentation. Through these detailed accounts, the reader gains a comprehensive understanding of waste management practices in both the UK and US at the turn of the 20th Century, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement that remain relevant to this day. 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.…