Ripper, William, 1853-1937 · London, New York [etc.] : Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 195
water into the instrument. When the water reaches thecombining tube, the steam is condensed, a partial vacuum is formed,and the flap instantly closes, the overflow being in communicationwith the air. The split nozzle then acts as an ordinary solid N 178 STEAM-ENGINE THEORY AND PRACTICE. combining… … DELIVERY
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