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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 383

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of. Air was pumped into this tank by a motor-driven compressor. Theowner was of the opinion that the safety valve stuck, thus permittingthe compressor to build up an excess pressure. However, from an ex-amination of the welded joint that failed, it appeared more probablethat defective welding was… … Figure 2 in the hydro-pneumatic system of water supply. They overlook thefact that, although the tank is partly filled with cold water, the com-pressed air in the remaining space renders the container as dangerousas any air receiver. At a greenhouse in Maumee, Ohio, the water supply system wasof…

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