Applied chemistry; in manufactures, arts, and domestic economy (1844)
Parnell, Edward A. (Edward Andrew) · New York, D. Appleton & co.; Philadelphia, G. S. Appleton · leaf 80
REGULATORS AND METERS. 59 use of, So contrived as to preserve at all times a given rapidity in the passage of gas, however fluctuating the pressure of the gasometer. The principle of the action of this instrument, different modifications of which are made use of, may be understood by reference to… … ately opposed by a disc, which is connected with a spring and crank in such a manner that when the former would be driven from the extremity of the gas-pipe by an increased flow of gas, if not subject to the action of the spring, the latter causes the dise to approach the tube, and therefore offer…
