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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 316

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work should pref- 1936 THE LOCO MOT] V I 39 erably be done while the boiler is warm so that any moisture will evap-orate and he carried off by the natural circulation of the air or, inthe case of some parts such as superheaters, by forced circulation, forwhich a fan or air hose may be used. Boilers… … Characteristic pitting in boilers operated intermittently. superheater, reheater and economizer should be treated likewise. Allsoot and ash should be removed from the furnace. These may seem to be extreme recommendations, but they are fullyjustified since any moisture remaining in the boiler and…

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