The Drainage of Fens and Low Lands

By Gravitation and Steam Power

William Henry Wheeler

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Cambridge University Press
26 September 2013

History of engineering & technology; Land reclamation & drainage

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology

A respected hydraulic engineer, William Henry Wheeler (1832–1915) established himself as an authority in the fields of low-lying land reclamation and drainage, embanking, and the improvement of tidal rivers and harbours. Based on articles written for The Engineer in 1887, he published this more substantial work in 1888 to provide a practical point of reference for those working on existing drainage systems or designing and implementing new schemes. Drawing on first-hand knowledge of the low-lying fens of England and the polders of Holland, Wheeler describes the processes of drainage by gravitation and steam power. The book also includes chapters on lifting and draining water using the scoop wheel, the Archimedean screw pump and the centrifugal pump. Providing also a wealth of operational facts relating to pumping stations in England and abroad, this remains a rich source of information for those interested in the history of civil engineering.

By: William Henry Wheeler
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781108066402
ISBN 10: 1108066402
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Technology
Pages: 196
Publication Date: 26 September 2013
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Drainage by gravitation; 3. Field drainage; 4. Drainage by steam power; 5. The scoop wheel; 6. The Archimedean screw pump; 7. The centrifugal pump; 8. Description of pumping; Appendix.