Proceedings of the American Gas Light Association ...Vol. 11-22 include: "United States patents relating to gas," "Current gas literature," and "New publications." |
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... equal portion . Experiments have shown me that the best gas is made at the beginning of a run , or when the depth of hot fuel was greatest . From these experiments , all made with apparatus on a working scale , I have come to the ...
... equal portion . Experiments have shown me that the best gas is made at the beginning of a run , or when the depth of hot fuel was greatest . From these experiments , all made with apparatus on a working scale , I have come to the ...
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... feet . I believe the advantage in the cupola system to consist in the almost complete conversion of the oil into gas . In the retort process as I have worked it the tar made equals nearly ten per cent . of the oil used . per cent . 37.
... feet . I believe the advantage in the cupola system to consist in the almost complete conversion of the oil into gas . In the retort process as I have worked it the tar made equals nearly ten per cent . of the oil used . per cent . 37.
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... equal , the question of local intensity could be settled by taking readings at four feet each from the centre , five feet , six feet , etc. , and if the equal illumination was still ob- tained with the original consumption of the gases ...
... equal , the question of local intensity could be settled by taking readings at four feet each from the centre , five feet , six feet , etc. , and if the equal illumination was still ob- tained with the original consumption of the gases ...
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... equal area in each case , the white light would be the best illuminator . We have some rooms so equipped that we can light by means of the flat - flame burner ( New York city gas ) , by means of the Welsbach burner consuming the same ...
... equal area in each case , the white light would be the best illuminator . We have some rooms so equipped that we can light by means of the flat - flame burner ( New York city gas ) , by means of the Welsbach burner consuming the same ...
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... equal to the logarithm 1.204120 , while a twenty - candle gas produces an impression equal to the logarithm 1.301030 . Thus the candle power is increased twenty - five per cent . , but the impression of brightness on the retina is ...
... equal to the logarithm 1.204120 , while a twenty - candle gas produces an impression equal to the logarithm 1.301030 . Thus the candle power is increased twenty - five per cent . , but the impression of brightness on the retina is ...
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Page 214 - At other general meetings of the association the order of business shall be the same, except as to the 3d, 4th and 8th clauses.
Page 213 - The duties of the Secretary shall be to take minutes of all proceedings of the Association and of the Executive Committee, and enter them in proper books for the purpose. He shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, read minutes and notices of all...
Page 214 - The Secretary shall send notices to all members of the Association, at least thirty days before each meeting, mentioning the papers to be read and any special business to be brought before the meeting.
Page 195 - Constitution, be referred to a committee of three, to be appointed by the chair...
Page 215 - Each member of the Association shall be furnished by the Secretary with a copy of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association, and also a list of the members. LIST OF MEMBERS AND THEIR OFFICERS, NOVEMBER FIRST, 1898. (ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY ACCORDING TO CITIES) NOTE.— "Clerk...
Page 211 - Honorary Members shall be proposed by the Council at a General Meeting of the Institute, and shall be admitted on the approval of two-thirds of the Members present.
Page 214 - Any member, with the concurrence of the presiding officer, may .admit a friend to each meeting of the Association ; but such person shall not take any part in the discussion, unless permitted by the meeting.
Page 221 - I move that the Secretary be instructed to cast the ballot of the Association for the election of the members whose names were proposed by the Council yesterday.
Page 213 - SECT. 4. The Council shall have the power to appoint, from time to time, one or more Corresponding Secretaries in the different cities or towns of the United States and the British North American provinces.
Page 317 - Mr. President, I move that the report of the Committee be accepted and that the recommendations be adopted.