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Requirements of A Perfect Steam Boiler

A perfect steam boiler requires: 1. Sturdy construction using proven materials to minimize early repairs. 2. A mud drum to remove impurities from water away from the fire. 3. Sufficient steam and water capacity to prevent pressure and level fluctuations. 4. A water surface and circulation that prevents foaming and maintains an even temperature throughout.

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Requirements of A Perfect Steam Boiler

A perfect steam boiler requires: 1. Sturdy construction using proven materials to minimize early repairs. 2. A mud drum to remove impurities from water away from the fire. 3. Sufficient steam and water capacity to prevent pressure and level fluctuations. 4. A water surface and circulation that prevents foaming and maintains an even temperature throughout.

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Requirements of a Perfect Steam Boiler

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Proper workmanship and simple construction, using materials which experience has shown to be the best, thus avoiding the necessity of early repairs.
A mud drum to receive all impurities deposited from the water, and so
placed as to be removed from the action of the fire.
A steam and water capacity sufficient to prevent any fluctuation in steam
pressure or water level.
A water surface for the disengagement of the steam from the water, of sufficient extent to prevent foaming.
A constant and thorough circulation of water throughout the boiler, so as
to maintain all parts at the same temperature.
The water space divided into sections so arranged that, should any section fail, no general explosion can occur and the destructive effects will be
confined to the escape of the contents. Large and free passages between
the different sections to equalize the water line and pressure in all.
A great excess of strength over any legitimate strain, the boiler being so
constructed as to be free from strains due to unequal expansion, and, if
possible, to avoid joints exposed to the direct action of the fire.
A combustion chamber so arranged that the combustion of the gases
started in the furnace may be completed before the gases escape to the
chimney.
The heating surface as nearly as possible at right angles to the currents of
heated gases, so as to break up the currents and extract the entire available heat from the gases.
All parts readily accessible for cleaning and repairs. This is a point of the
greatest importance as regards safety and economy.
Proportioned for the work to be done, and capable of working to its full
rated capacity with the highest economy.
Equipped with the very best gauges, safety valves, and other fixtures.

Source: List prepared by George H. Babcock and Stephen Wilcox, in 1875 [31].

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