Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering
On top of this piece of equipment are two openings with lids. The one on the left has a handle. The one on the right is raised via a pulley system. There are two pressure guages and a faucet to the right.
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
This illustration diagrams the destructive distillation of wastes by (Cline) Continuous-Feed Process, Agricultural By-Products Laboratory, Ames, Iowa, September 13, 1934
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
A group of large cylinders and tubs containing agricultural by-products are in the foreground. One of the cylinders is empty and waiting to be filled. There are towels hanging over the tubs and there is a large tank sitting on a table in the corner...
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
This stationary cooker installed in the Chemical Engineering Building was used to digest cornstalks for board production. The inscription on the cooker reads ""Max pressure 50 lb. per sq. in, 1-2-37."" Machine is part of project 158.
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
A large drum is partially visible on the left and a large can is sitting on a table in the center. There are a several pipes, valves, and a motor on the lower right. A Sweetland filter is on the floor at the bottom center of the photograph.
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
Various glassware and instruments are displayed on tables and counters in this laboratory. A large cabinet with glass doors is on the left. The door at the rear opens into another laboratory.
Iowa State University; Dept. of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Agricultural wastes
On the right side of the room are two large pieces of equipment. A group of coils are laying against one of the machines. Hoses are laying on the floor. Three wooden structures are in the background.