Mine Drainage

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-108-02665-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 370 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 521 g

Reihe: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology

Stephen Michell's 1881 work covers the full range of engines and steam-pumps available for draining mines in the nineteenth century. An expert on contemporary mining technology, Michell co-authored the essays 'The Best Mining Machinery' and 'The Cornish System of Mine Drainage' prior to writing this comprehensive survey. Mine Drainage represents the first attempt to gather in one book information previously located in various journals (and therefore difficult to find), and documentation about engines by their (possibly biased) manufacturers. The book also contains almost 140 illustrations of the diverse pumps and engines discussed. After a short introduction, the material is organised into two main sections, focusing on horizontal and vertical engines. Within those categories it discusses rotary and non-rotary engines, and simple and compound steam-pumps. The book will interest historians of technology, science, engineering, and mining in the Victorian period.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Michell, Stephen

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Bergbau, Hüttenwesen
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technikgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; Introductory; 1. Classification of underground steam-pumping engines; 2. Horizontal Pumping Engines: rotary horizontal engines; 3. Non-rotary engines; 4. Vertical Pumping Engines: rotary vertical engines; 5. Non-rotary vertical engines; Appendix; Index.