Author: J. N. Le ContePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266240679
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Excerpt from Mechanical Tests of Pumping Plants in California The field work included two classes of tests. The first class con sisted of complete tests, or those as nearly complete as the condi tions of operation would permit. These required measurement of the power developed, either by means of the engine indicator or by indicating wattmeters, a continuous record of the lift, a measure ment of the water by means of a weir, and a measurement of the fuel consumed. The second class consisted of partial tests, where no measurement of power was attempted, but merely a measurement of fuel (or electrical energy), water, and lift, for the purpose of deter? Mining the cost of pumping water. Throughout the season's work particular efforts were made to obtain the cost of installation and operation, in order to estimate the fixed charges and labor items which constitute so large a portion of running expenses. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
