A natural philosophy : embracing the most recent discoveries in the various branches of physics, and exhibiting the application of scientific principles in everyday life .. (1899)
Quackenbos, G. P. (George Payn), 1826-1881 · New York, Cincinnati [etc.], American book company · leaf 194
ressed.—With a good engine,worked by steam, a stream can be thrown more than 200 feet high. 462. The CentrifugalPump.—The Centrifugal Pump(Fig. 207) is an instrumentfor raising water by the com-bined effect of the centrifugalforce and atmospheric pres-sure. It consists of a verticalaxle, AB, and… … THE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP. 461. What is said of the power of the fire-engine ? How high can a stream be thrownwith a good engine ? 462. What forces are brought to bear in the Centrifugal Pump? 190 PNEUMATICS. ter from the trough. Near the top and bottom of eachtube is a valve opening upward. 463.…
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