Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Destructors" to "Diameter" Volume 8, Slice 3

** "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Destructors' to 'Diameter' " by Various is a detailed reference book that explains many subjects from the arts, sciences, and general knowledge domains, probably made in the beginning years of the 20th century. This slice of the volume discusses ways of handling waste and the machines used to do so, providing great detail on destructor plants—places where garbage and waste are burned efficiently creating only a small environmental footprint. The book starts with an explanation of "Destructor" engineering, examining its creation, how well it works, how much it costs, and effects on the environment. It tells how these waste systems function, talking about chimney flow and how hot the fire needs to get. It also touches upon the economy, such as how much it costs to run different destructors in different towns and the usefulness of leftover material after refuse is burned, showcasing this technologies part in waste practices especially inside cities. **