Design of a Gas Fired Space Heater

Citation

McNeal, Robert Francis (1948) Design of a Gas Fired Space Heater. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/rzj7-en55. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062025-152349287

Abstract

Wall mounted, vented, gas fired space heaters now being manufactured are surveyed. An analysis of the market requirements for such a heater is presented. Recent technical developments in gas heating are summarized; a new type of grid gas burner is investigated.

Factors important to design of space heaters are discussed. From these, a heater design is evolved suitable for the majority of the residences being constructed today. The appearance is developed to suit contemporary architecture.

Item Type:	Thesis (Engineer's thesis)
Subject Keywords:	(Industrial Design)
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:	Engineering
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Unknown, Unknown
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1 January 1948
Record Number:	CaltechTHESIS:06062025-152349287
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06062025-152349287
DOI:	10.7907/rzj7-en55
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	17414
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:	26 Jun 2025 18:43
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2025 19:18

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