Records of Steam Boiler Explosions by Edward Bindon Marten
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| Author | Marten, Edward Bindon |
|---|---|
| Title | Records of Steam Boiler Explosions |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Records of Steam Boiler Explosions" by Edward Bindon Marten is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work comprises a detailed analysis of steam boiler explosions, focusing on the causes, historical occurrences, and preventative measures relating to safe boiler operation. It aims to provide engineers and industries with valuable data and insights drawn from extensive records to enhance safety standards. The opening of this publication outlines the context and importance of boiler safety, emphasizing the necessity for accurate information regarding boiler explosions. Marten discusses previous papers presented to engineering institutions and highlights the alarming statistics regarding boiler accidents, detailing the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from these explosions. He advocates for systematic inspections and thorough record-keeping as essential measures to prevent future incidents, insisting that understanding the underlying causes of explosions is critical for improving safety protocols in boiler design and maintenance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TJ: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Subject | Steam-boiler explosions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47762 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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