Manufacture Of Ethyl Alcohol From Wood Waste (1922)

The Manufacture of Ethyl Alcohol from Wood Waste, written by Frederick William Kressman and published in 1922, is a comprehensive guide to the process of producing ethyl alcohol from wood waste. The book provides a detailed overview of the technology involved in the production of alcohol, including the preparation of the raw materials, the fermentation process, and the distillation of the alcohol.The author begins by discussing the importance of alcohol as a fuel and the potential benefits of producing it from wood waste. He then goes on to describe the various types of wood waste that can be used for alcohol production, including sawdust, shavings, and chips.The book provides detailed instructions on how to prepare the wood waste for fermentation, including the use of enzymes and other additives to break down the cellulose and hemicellulose in the wood. The author also discusses the various types of yeast that can be used for fermentation and provides guidance on how to optimize the fermentation process.Once the alcohol has been produced through fermentation, the book provides detailed instructions on how to distill the alcohol to produce a high-quality product. The author discusses the various types of distillation equipment that can be used and provides guidance on how to optimize the distillation process to produce a high-proof alcohol.Overall, The Manufacture of Ethyl Alcohol from Wood Waste is an informative and practical guide for anyone interested in producing alcohol from wood waste. The book provides a detailed overview of the technology involved in the process and offers practical guidance on how to optimize each step of the process to produce a high-quality product.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.