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OverviewA respected hydraulic engineer, William Henry Wheeler (1832–1915) established himself as an authority in the fields of low-lying land reclamation and drainage, embanking, and the improvement of tidal rivers and harbours. Based on articles written for The Engineer in 1887, he published this more substantial work in 1888 to provide a practical point of reference for those working on existing drainage systems or designing and implementing new schemes. Drawing on first-hand knowledge of the low-lying fens of England and the polders of Holland, Wheeler describes the processes of drainage by gravitation and steam power. The book also includes chapters on lifting and draining water using the scoop wheel, the Archimedean screw pump and the centrifugal pump. Providing also a wealth of operational facts relating to pumping stations in England and abroad, this remains a rich source of information for those interested in the history of civil engineering. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Henry WheelerPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9781108066402ISBN 10: 1108066402 Pages: 196 Publication Date: 26 September 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Drainage by gravitation; 3. Field drainage; 4. Drainage by steam power; 5. The scoop wheel; 6. The Archimedean screw pump; 7. The centrifugal pump; 8. Description of pumping; Appendix.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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