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Heating And Ventilation, Blydon Ellery Kenyon

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

A survey of current practices in heating and ventilation systems is discussed with emphasis on the benefits of adequate heating and ventilation in all school buildings. Cited are air experiments at Davis Hall and the systems in Lippitt Hall (Rhode Island State College), the State Normal School in Providence and the Mayhew School in Boston. The essay argues that individual building and use dictate the most efficient system necessitating a working relationship between architects and heating engineers.

Influence Of Time And Temperature In The Roasting Of Sulphides, Roger Hanson Hatchett

Bachelors Theses

"The original object of this work was to determine the relation between the quantities of oxide and sulphate formed in roasting a sulphide under known conditions of temperature, time and supply of air. But difficulties arose in constructing apparatus, which in the short time allotted could not be overcome. These are mentioned in description of apparatus, and were of such a nature that the relations between products and conditions are for the most part qualitative"--page 1.

Lubricating Oils, George Albert Sherman

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

This essay reviews the elements that would make a lubricating oil effective in preventing wear on an object or machine.

Design Of A Mining Plant, George C. Clark

Bachelors Theses

"It is to be hoped that in the perusal of this short discussion, the idea will not be lost sight of that the work has been done by a novice - probably a needless caution as the fact is patent at every step. Again, while the work is supposed to be laid along practical lines, no attempt has been made to abbreviate and show merely what is absolutely necessary. As the subject is treated as a thesis and not as a proposition to contractors, the attempt has been made to show the method of arriving at conclusions, and when necessary …

Artificial Refrigeration, Carroll Knowles

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

Discusses the principles of artificial refrigeration, reviewing agents, engineering methods and transportation of refrigerated foods.

Some Contributions Of Pure Math To Science, Herbert B.E. Case

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

An examination of the connection between math and science through discoveries in the subjects of astronomy, mechanics, physics and chemistry.

A Central Heating-Plant For The Rhode Island College, Albert Prince Kenyon

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

A proposal for transferring the University of Rhode Island’s heating system to a central structure that would ensure safety, financial savings and convenience.

Jackscrews, Albert Lewis Kenyon

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

Definition, development, and description of the jackscrew, a device for the application of the screw to the moving of heavy weights.

The Conservation Of Soil Moisture By Means Of Subsoil Plowing, T. L. Lyon

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Research Bulletins

Covers the conservation of soil moisture by means of subsoil plowing.

How Electricity May Be Used To Operate Machinery, John Franklin Knowles

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

Explores the uses of electricity in a machine shop in shifting from belt and shaft systems to the use of electric plants.

Steam Boilers, George Clarence Ammonds

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

Describes the varied types of steam boilers, their construction and care.

Interoceanic Canal Projects, Frank W. Wilson

Professional Degree Theses

"The construction of a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has been discussed since the discovery of the New World and the whole world has only been waiting until some feasible and economical plan should be offered by which this construction could be made.

The narrow neck of land lying between the continents of North America and South America seems especially adapted to this purpose and has for years tempted exploring parties thither to seek for a practicable canal route. Of late years however another scheme has been proposed which surpasses in magnitude and in economy as well, …

Ua96/1 Eleventh Annual Catalogue Of The Southern Normal School & Business College, Southern Normal School

WKU Administration Documents

Catalog outlining the history and mission of the Southern Normal School & Business College along with the courses offered. The catalog also includes a list of teachers and alumni.

Patenting Mining Claims, William R. Painter

Professional Degree Theses

"In patenting mining claims there are two sets of papers used"--page 3.

The Voice Of The Phi Sigma -- 1881 -- Volume 03, No. 13, Phi Sigma

The Voice of the Phi Sigma

This item is part of the Phi Sigma collection at the College Archives & Special Collections department of Columbia College Chicago. Contact [email protected] for more information and to view the collection.

Inter-Oceanic Transit, Loren X. Smith

Professional Degree Theses

"The feasibility of constructing a canal communication between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and crossing the American Isthmus has been discussed and written on since the time of Columbus but the subject has attained its present popularity only within the last few years. For several years past the press has almost constantly kept the project before the public and the indications now are that in the close of the 19th century some one of the many schemes that has been suggested will be in active operation. There has been various routes suggested for canals with and without locks. This paper …

Location, Construction, And Drainage Of Common Roads, Edward B. Summers

Bachelors Theses

To write upon, and do justice to the subject of common roads, it is necessary that one should be familiar with every variety of them. The roads in some of the advanced and highly civilized communities are of a most admirable character; while in the new and thinly populated countries, they are found deficient in nearly all the attributes of good roads. Only a few kinds that may be in some of the most populous districts will be here designated.

Iron Bridges, Lindsay Coppedge

Bachelors Theses

"The superiority of iron over wood as the material for bridges is now generally understood that we see no need of any discussion"--page 3.

Fall 1984, Wmpg 90.9 Fm

WMPG Program Guides

WMPG program guide for fall 1984.

Includes notes from Program Director, information on shows and events, and schedule.