Originally published in 1913, this pioneering work on drying technology remains an essential reference for engineers and scientists working in the field of materials processing. Authors Arthur Columbine Wright and Eugen Hausbrand provide detailed explanations of the principles and practices of air and steam drying, along with practical formulae and tables that can be used to design and optimize drying systems. With clear illustrations and extensive case studies, this book is an essential tool for anyone working with industrial drying technology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.