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LoC No.: 06034518
Title:
The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co.
Also, Facts and General Information Relating to Pneumatic Despatch Tubes
Credits:
deaurider, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co." by B. C. Batcheller is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the pneumatic tube systems, particularly the innovations and historical developments relating to the pneumatic dispatch tube technology for postal services. It addresses technical specifications, operations, and the benefits of the pneumatic system for transporting mail quickly within cities. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the author's intention behind the compilation, noting frequent inquiries regarding pneumatic tubes from various stakeholders, including engineers and the post office. It outlines the basic structure of the content, beginning with a historical overview of pneumatic transmission concepts, moving into the operational specifics of the Philadelphia postal tube system, and ultimately delving into theoretical aspects of air flow in tubes. The author promises a clear, accessible explanation of both the practical application and the underlying mechanisms of pneumatic systems, aiming to cater both to general readers and professionals interested in the engineering intricacies of this innovative postal transport method. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Batcheller, Birney C. (Birney Clark), 1865-1950
EBook No.: 63952
Published: Dec 3, 2020
Downloads: 901
Language: English
Subject: Pneumatic-tube transportation
LoCC: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06034518
Title:
The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co.
Also, Facts and General Information Relating to Pneumatic Despatch Tubes
Credits:
deaurider, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The Internet
Archive)
Summary: "The Pneumatic Despatch Tube System of the Batcheller Pneumatic Tube Co." by B. C. Batcheller is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the pneumatic tube systems, particularly the innovations and historical developments relating to the pneumatic dispatch tube technology for postal services. It addresses technical specifications, operations, and the benefits of the pneumatic system for transporting mail quickly within cities. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing the author's intention behind the compilation, noting frequent inquiries regarding pneumatic tubes from various stakeholders, including engineers and the post office. It outlines the basic structure of the content, beginning with a historical overview of pneumatic transmission concepts, moving into the operational specifics of the Philadelphia postal tube system, and ultimately delving into theoretical aspects of air flow in tubes. The author promises a clear, accessible explanation of both the practical application and the underlying mechanisms of pneumatic systems, aiming to cater both to general readers and professionals interested in the engineering intricacies of this innovative postal transport method. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Batcheller, Birney C. (Birney Clark), 1865-1950
EBook No.: 63952
Published: Dec 3, 2020
Downloads: 901
Language: English
Subject: Pneumatic-tube transportation
LoCC: Technology: Mechanical engineering and machinery
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.