Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 23
ed to hold down the speed.5. With the control valve held open, slozvly increase the turbinespeed by opening the throttle valve by hand. While this is being done,the operator at the throttle should be kept informed constantly byanother attendant regarding the speed at which the turbine is… … Two men were peppered with flying cast iron when the buckets came throughthe casing of this turbine. The shaft broke in three pieces during the accident,which was attributed to overspeed. reached, the turbine should be shut down and proper adjustmentsmade so that it will operate at, or somewhat…
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