| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 209 pages) |
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text file |
| Summary |
An in-depth examination of the oldest engineering process, The History of Grinding begins at the start of agriculture and outlines how size reduction developed (without completely immersing the reader in technical detail). Chapters include size reduction from the stone age to the space age; the science and the scientists; hand stones, water wheels, windmills, and beyond; stamp mills and crushers; roller mills; tumbling mills; fine-grinding mills; classifiers; explosive rock breakage; and size reduction in the 21st century. Photos and illustrations gleaned from numerous sources, a glossary, ref. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-198) and index. |
| Contents |
Size Reduction from the Stone Age to the Space Age -- The Science and the Scientists -- Hand Stones -- Water Wheels, Windmills, and Beyond -- Stamp Mills and Crushers -- Roller Mills -- Tumbling Mills -- Fine-Grinding Mills -- Classifiers -- Explosive Rock Breakage -- Size Reduction in the 21st Century. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Grinding and polishing -- History.
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Grinding and polishing. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Rowland, Chester A., 1924-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780873352383 |
| ISBN |
9780873352819 electronic book |
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0873352815 electronic book |
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9781680153781 electronic book |
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1680153781 electronic book |
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9780873352383 |
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0873352440 |
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0873352386 |
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9780873352444 |
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