The Scince of Burning Liquid Fuel a Practical book for Practical Men
The Scince of Burning Liquid Fuel a Practical book for Practical Men
William Newton Best
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Per Ib. There are many types of stationary boilers, ail of which play their particular part in the manu- facturing world. Along the lines of railroads old locomotive boilers, discarded from railway ser- STATIONARY AND MARINE BOILERS 61 Fig. 4. Locomotive Boiler equipped for Stationary Service. 62 THE SCIENCE OF BURNING LIQUID FUEL vice, are often used in water pumping stations. Oil is an excellent fuel for this work, for the fire- man can adjust the burjier and have plenty of time to care for t...he pumping plant, as he does not have to regulate the burner for three or four hours at a time, but of course, he must give attention to the water supply for the boiler. In Fig. 4 is shown the manner of equipping such a boiler. Fig. 5 shows the most modern method of using oil in marine boilers. Note the combustion chamber and its construction. This refractory material aids combustion and insures an even dis- tribution of heat. The end lap seam of the cor- rugated fire-box should be protected by fire-brick and also the shell and staybolt heads should be protected by a 4 l / 2 inch cross wall as shown.
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