Principles of Chemical Engineering Walker Lewis McAdams 1923 Vintage Book Lot

This listing features two volumes from the Chemical Engineering Series: Principles of Chemical Engineering by William H. Walker, Warren K. Lewis, and William H. McAdams, originally published in 1923, and Petroleum Refinery Engineering by W.L. Nelson, with its third edition dated 1949. Both books are hardcover editions published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, key texts for chemical engineering professionals and students, especially those focusing on industrial stoichiometry, fluid mechanics, combustion, distillation, refinery design, and petroleum processing. The Principles of Chemical Engineering volume is the foundational 1923 first edition, covering essential topics like stoichiometry, fluid films, heat flow, fuels, combustion, and drying, representing a classic reference in chemical engineering education. The Petroleum Refinery Engineering book offers comprehensive coverage of refinery design and operation from a mid-20th century perspective, authored by expert W. L. Nelson. These vintage volumes are invaluable for collectors, historians, or engineers interested in the evolution of chemical and petroleum engineering disciplines. Both volumes feature original green cloth bindings with black title panels, showing normal shelf wear consistent with age, and contain detailed technical content suitable for research or study.