Author: A.H. Gibson and Alan E.L. Chorlton.
Title: Modern Mechanical Engineering. A practical Treatise written by Specialists. Vol. 1-3-4-5-6 (Vol. 2 is missing.)
Description: London: The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, 1923. 5 volumes (of 6), bound, cloth with gilt title on spine, 265+235+300+280+319pp., 17.5x25.5cm., illustated in b/w., with plenty technical fold-out illustrations. Vol 4 has 3 loosly inserted charts qat the back: for sulpher dioxide, for carbon dioxide and for amonia. In fine condition (mild traces of wear, some foxing). Interesting publication with lots of interesting technical drawings. Unfortunately volume 2 is missing. Vol I: Drawing office / pattern shop / foundry / machine shop / Fitting and erecting of heavy machinery. Vol III: hydraulics / modern puping machinery / fans and air compressors / hydraulic machinery / water turbines / refrigeration. Vol IV: mechanism / machine drawing and design / rivets and riveted joints / aplied heat / steam boilers. VOl V: coal and ash handling plant / engineering chemistry / the reciprocating steam-engine / steam turbines / condensers and cooling towers / the operation of land power plants. Vol VI: Gas-engines / oil-engines / motor-cars / aero engines / gas producers / the operation of oil-engines / the operation of gas-engines.

Keywords: Techniek / Wiskunde / Fysica / Chemie mechanica mechanical drawings technical engines hydraulics cooling fans compressors machinery steam turbines condensersengineering techniek