Burning Liquid Fuel (1922)

William Newton Best | Published on June 12, 2014 | Comments

Burning Liquid Fuel was written by William N. Best in 1922 and was subtitled "a practical treatise on the perfect combustion of oils and tars, giving analyses, calorific values and heating temperatures of various gravities, with information on the design and proper installation of equipment for all classes of service." To access this book online, click here.

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