Methods of discharging adopted in grain-importing countries and particularly at Port of Leith; pneumatic method compared with bucket and manual methods; details of two new plants installed on northern quay of Edinburgh Dock arm each being self contained, travelling, and having rotary exhauster and auxiliary machinery; floating grain elevators.


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    Title :

    The discharging of grain cargoes at ports, with special reference to the Port of Leith


    Additional title:

    Inst. Transport -- Jl


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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