Mechanics of the household; a course of study devoted to domestic machinery and household mechanical appliances (1918)
Keene, E. S. (Edward Spencer), b. 1864 · New York, McGraw-Hill book company, inc.; · leaf 17
aken to the radiators through branch pipes that all slope towardthe riser, so that the water of condensation may readily flow backinto the boiler. The water of condensation, returning to theboiler, must under this condition, flow in a direction contrary tothe course of the steam supplying the… … THE STEAM HEATING PLANT 7 radiator and all of the connecting pipes are set to drain thewater of condensation into the boiler. When the valve is opened to admit steam to the radiator, theair vent must also be opened to allow the escape of the containedair. The steam will not diffuse with the air in…
Heating · Lighting · Plumbing
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