Norman Selfe
Machinery for Refrigeration, by Norman Selfe, offers a detailed look at the technology and principles behind early refrigeration systems. This comprehensive treatise explores the key components and processes involved in ice making and refrigeration, with particular attention to the laws governing the expansion and compression of gases. First published in 1884, the book provides insights into the practical applications and theoretical underpinnings of refrigeration technology during a period of significant industrial advancement. Selfe’s observations cover a range of appliances and techniques, making the book a valuable resource for engineers, historians of technology, and anyone interested in the evolution of refrigeration. 'Machinery for Refrigeration' remains a relevant and informative work, showcasing the ingenuity and scientific understanding that drove the development of this essential technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
