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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 345

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r calendersis to remove the water formed by the steams condensation. Usuallythis is accomplished by a siphon leading to a steam-tight trap. Thelatter accumulates water until full. Then the weight of the water causesthe trap to tip and discharge its contents into a drain. Steam pressurewithin the… … Figure 2 This often leads to cracking of the casting unless the attendant under-stands the proper method of warming up the machine in the morning.When steam is turned into a cold roll, the water in the lower part actsas a perfect insulator, allowing that part of the roll to remain coolwhile the…

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