Journal of electricity, power, and gas . se its merits to the world as no other meanscould do. Surface combustion is the use of heatfrom gas without flame. The distinguishing and essen-tial feature of this process is that a homogeneous ex-plosive mixture of gas and air, in the proper propor-tions for complete combustion, is caused to burn with- out flame in contact with a granular incandescent solid,whereby a large proportion of the potential energy ofthe gas is immediately converted into radiant form. The advantages of the new system which the ex-position test would fully determine are: that
Journal of electricity, power, and gas . se its merits to the world as no other meanscould do. Surface combustion is the use of heatfrom gas without flame. The distinguishing and essen-tial feature of this process is that a homogeneous ex-plosive mixture of gas and air, in the proper propor-tions for complete combustion, is caused to burn with- out flame in contact with a granular incandescent solid,whereby a large proportion of the potential energy ofthe gas is immediately converted into radiant form. The advantages of the new system which the ex-position test would fully determine are: that thecombustion is greatly accelerated by the incandes-cent surface and may be, concentrated where the heatis desired; the combustion is perfect with a minimumexcess of air; high temperatures are possible withoutthe aid of elaborate regenerative devices and as amatter of economy the originators claim for it twicethe heat with half the cost. In the heaters to be used for cooking there willbe one great difference from all the stoves now de-. Part of the Court of Four Seasons. signed to utilize the principle of surface exposition stove will not have the fan as the mix-ing of the gas will be accomplished without its usedue to a later idea. This will be another utility which will be in thenature of the most interesting exhibit to the gas menof the world and especially to the scientists who firstconceived the idea of surface combustion. Gas will also be used for patrol purposes andthe grounds will be so well equipped with gas light-ing that a complete suspension of electric power wouldleave the grounds well lighted. After the closing hoursfor the 10 months gas will be used until daybreak. These are the things that the exposition will dowith gas and the science that has been brought fromthe ends of the world to get the most out of its many exhibits in the great exhibit palaces relatingto manufacture and the various appliances for gas con-sumption will add to the
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