1919 The Production and Treatment of Vegetable Oils

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Illustrated

Includes chapters on the refining and hydrogenation of oils, the generation of hydrogen, soap making and so forth, whilst coherently detailing the different machinery and techniques used throughout the process. Collated, complete with seven folding plates and numerous vignettes throughout. Written by Thomas Wightman Chalmers, editor of the monthly technical magazine for engineers, 'The Engineer'. Chalmers was noted for his interest in the 'scientific side of engineering' and was renowned for his analytical turn of mind and ability to be 'astonishingly lucid about complicated subjects', as demonstrated within this comprehensive yet articulate text.