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Lot 187:
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Mechanical Refrigeration, containing practical instructions in the operation and management of the compression and absorption systems, finding the size of machine required, method of finding the capacity of refrigerating machines, the flooded system, the raw water system, defects in compressors, suggestions concerning insulation and heat losses through insulating materials, piping for cold room, use of chloride of calcium by Harry H Kelley. Published by W. R. C. Smith Publishing Company 1915. 1st Edition. Not many copies of this out there. None on Abe and 3 shown in libraries on worldcat. Very good condition with exception of something having chewed on the top of the back cover (see photo). Ex Terrell Croft collection early 1900’s. Publishers original thin green cloth hardback with title plate. 94 pgs 6 3/8" by 4 3/8"
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