Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 19
. I. The Exploded Turbo-Generator. attempted to close the main stop valve, after which they both left the raisedturbine foundation as fast as they could. Just as they reached the floor level,the generator exploded, fortunately without injuring anyone, although twomechanics and an oiler were near… … Fig. 2. Another View of the Wrecked Unit. 1914.] THE LOCOMOTIVE. The immediate cause of the accident \\a^ the racing of the turbine. Anexpert investigation determined the cause of the racing, and also the probableamount of the increase in speed. The turbine was of the reaction type. Thecontrol is…
Locomotives · Steam-boiler explosions
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