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""Draft and Capacity of Chimneys"" is a comprehensive technical treatise dedicated to the engineering principles and physical laws governing the design and performance of industrial chimneys. Written by J.G. Mingle, this work offers an in-depth exploration of the mathematical calculations required to determine the optimal height and diameter of chimneys for efficient combustion and exhaust management. The text focuses on the critical relationship between draft production and the capacity requirements of steam-power plants. Mingle provides detailed analysis on natural draft, the effects of gas temperature, and the impact of friction within the flue. By examining the thermodynamics of air and gas flow, the book establishes a scientific basis for chimney construction that balances structural integrity with operational efficiency. This volume is an essential resource for mechanical engineers, architects, and industrial historians seeking to understand the foundational mechanics of ventilation systems in the early 20th century. ""Draft and Capacity of Chimneys"" serves as both a practical manual for design and a significant historical document in the evolution of power plant technology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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