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Three Reports on the Use of the Steam Coals of the "Hartley District" Of Northumberland in Marine Boilers (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Armstrong, William George

 
9780265151846: Three Reports on the Use of the Steam Coals of the "Hartley District" Of Northumberland in Marine Boilers (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how Hartley District coal can cut smoke and boost boiler efficiency. This historical study examines practical methods to burn Northumberland’s Hartley coal in standard marine boilers, aiming to reduce smoke without sacrificing power or fuel economy.

The reports detail a series of real-world tests on a common multitubular boiler, comparing several competing smoke-prevention ideas. Readers gain a clear view of what works, what doesn’t, and why these findings matter for steam navigation.


  • Evidence that Hartleys coal can burn cleanly in ordinary boilers without smoke.

  • Comparisons of different grate designs and air-vent strategies and their effects on efficiency.

  • Measured outcomes on fuel economy and evaporative power under varied firing conditions.

  • Practical guidance on firing practices and boiler management for optimal results.



Ideal for readers with an interest in maritime engineering history, 19th-century industrial experiments, and the practical science of steam power.

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