Hutton, Frederick Remsen, 1853-1918 · New York, J. Wiley & sons; London, Chapman & Hall, limited · leaf 487
steam. The dome was high, and theeffect of the hot chimney-gases within it was to dry or evento superheat the steam in the annular space (Fig. 384). Dome-heads are sometimes made of cast iron for moderateand low pressures. The greater thickness of metal requiredwith cast iron is convenient for… … Fig. 369. here. Flanged wrought iron or steel is better and will begenerally used, and will be universal for high pressures andlarge diameters, especially where staying must be done(Fig. 369). TYPES OF BOILERS. 433 228. Conditions Suggesting the Use of the Plain Cylin-der-boiler.—The plain…
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