| Author |
Keene, E. S. (Edward Spencer), 1864- |
| LoC No. |
18008009
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| Title |
Mechanics of the Household
A Course of Study Devoted to Domestic Machinery and Household Mechanical Appliances
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The steam heating plant -- The hot-water heating plant -- The hot-air furnace -- Temperature regulation -- Management of heating plants -- Plumbing -- Water supply -- Sewage disposal -- Coal -- Atmospheric humidity -- Ventilation -- Gaseous and liquid fuels -- Electricity.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Mechanics of the Household" by E. S. Keene is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the principles and mechanisms of domestic machinery and household mechanical appliances, providing insights into how these systems enhance convenience and efficiency in modern homes. At the start of the book, the author outlines its objective to explain the physical principles governing household mechanical devices, highlighting the importance of understanding these systems for practical use. The introduction mentions a variety of household systems, such as heating, water distribution, sewage disposal, and lighting, emphasizing their mechanical and operational aspects. This foundational information sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of topics like steam heating, plumbing, and water supply, which are elaborated upon in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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| Subject |
Plumbing
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| Subject |
Heating
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| Subject |
Lighting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50846 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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