Questions and answers on pumps and pumping machinery (1912)
Wakeman, William Henry, 1855- [from old catalog] · Chicago, The Joseph G. Branch publishing company · leaf 156
sible to operate a condenserwith a comparatively small quantity of water? A. Yes, if a cooling tower, or other means ofreducing the temperature of water used, is installed. 518. Q. What objection is found to such an in-stallation ? A. It increases the complication of a plant, andthe first cost may… … *,5fc*Fi6.92. 520. Q. What is the object of this appliance?A. It prevents water from being drawn into the engine cylinder. 521. Q. Explain the operation. A. A hollow float is provided, and if the waterrises high enough in the condenser to be dangerous,air is admitted to break the vacuum and the…
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