 ... applying it to the ignited portion of a coal cargo have been proposed for our consideration. We consider, however, that although this gas might be useful by excluding atmospheric air (which is essential to support combustion), yet it will not, as...  De Zee - Página 2121890Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
 | Royal Institution of Naval Architects - 1890 - 380 páginas
...essential to support combustion), yet it will not, as water does, exert any very sensible cooling effect, which is a point of vital importance in the case of a mass of ignited coal. We are of opinion that water and steam are the only agents practically available for the purpose... | |
 | 1891 - 574 páginas
...support combustion), yet it will not, as water does, exert any very sensible eooling effect, which it a point of vital importance in the case of a mass of ignited coal. We are of opinion that water and steam are the only agents practically available for the purpose... | |
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