Modern mechanism, exhibiting the latest progress in machines, motors, and the transmission of power, being a supplementary volume to Appletons' cyclopaedia of applied mechanics (1892)
Benjamin, Park, 1849-1922 · New York, D. Appleton · leaf 281
Fig ^ — btatiouarj themical fiieengiiie. 2G0 ENGINES, FIRE, STEAM. the operation of the machine will readily be understood from Fig. 4, whinh represents a port-able fire-extinguisher. The receptacle is filled with the solution, and with strongly com-pressed air, by means of which the liquid is… … Fia. 3.—Liudgreu-Mahan chemical fire-engine. used is a steel cylinder, into which air is forced at a pressure of 100 lbs. per sq. in.are provided for re-establishing the pressure and for filling the cylinder. Pumps
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