Vacuum cleaning systems : $b A treatise on the principles and practice of mechanical cleaning

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Vacuum cleaning systems : $b A treatise on the principles and practice of mechanical cleaning

by M. S. (Maxwell Stephens) Cooley

EN·~7 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

Please see the Transcriber’s Notes at the end of this text.

0:04
2

Vacuum Cleaning Systems

5:06
3

TABLES.

1:58
4

ILLUSTRATIONS.

6:58
5

PREFACE.

1:40
6

CHAPTER I. History of Mechanical Cleaning.

30:20
7

CHAPTER II. Requirements of an Ideal Vacuum Cleaning System.

8:49
8

CHAPTER III. The Carpet Renovator.

57:17
9

CHAPTER IV. Other Renovators.

25:16
10

CHAPTER V. Stems and Handles.

15:41

Description

This work offers a thorough overview of mechanical cleaning, tracing the evolution from early carpet sweepers to modern vacuum‑based systems. It walks listeners through the key milestones—compressed‑air cleaners, piston pumps, and the advent of portable units—highlighting how each innovation addressed the shortcomings of its predecessor.

The core of the treatise focuses on the components that make a vacuum cleaning plant effective. Readers learn about renovators, stems, hoses, and pipe fittings, as well as the role of separators and various vacuum producers. Practical guidance covers sizing equipment, arranging stationary parts, and selecting the right system for residences, offices, or larger facilities, complete with performance testing methods and specifications.

Alongside the technical details, the book discusses real‑world considerations such as hose friction, wear resistance, and the balance between suction power and energy use. It equips anyone interested in designing, maintaining, or choosing a cleaning system with the knowledge to make informed, efficient decisions.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (407K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Heatin and Ventilation Magazine Company, 1913.

Credits

deaurider, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2023-03-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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M. S. (Maxwell Stephens) Cooley

1874–1949

An early mechanical engineer and technical writer, he is best known for a detailed 1913 study of vacuum cleaning technology. His work captures a moment when modern building maintenance and indoor hygiene were becoming serious engineering problems.

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