Journal of the Association of Engineering Societies (1881)
Association of Engineering Societies (U.S.) · New York, [etc.] Board of Managers · leaf 55
sume time by explaining all the various con- structive faults in this machine, but will mention one — the weight and inertia of the water resting on the check valve N, by reason of the vertical air chamber C. This was an impediment that hindered the ram from operating, except at low pressures, and… … Figs. 14 and 15. I propose, in future practice, if this branch of work is followed out, to adapt the general features of this machine for pipes 12 inches or more in diameter, when the heads are not excessive. In respect to the rams represented in Figs. 10 and 11, these have continued to be made to…
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