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Maxims and Instructions for the Boiler Room Useful to Engineers, Firemen & Mechanics; Relating to Steam Generators, Pumps, Appliances, Steam Heating, Practical Plumbing, etc.
By N. Hawkins
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- Maxims and Instructions FOR The Boiler Room.
- PREFACE.
- CONTENTS.
- INTRODUCTION.
- MATERIALS.
- Coal.
- WOOD.
- PEAT.
- TAN.
- STRAW.
- COKE, CHARCOAL, PEAT CHARCOAL.
- LIQUID AND GAS FUELS.
- AIR.
- Table of Evaporation.
- FIRE IRONS.
- HANDY TOOLS.
- THE TOOL BOX.
- Coal.
- WOOD.
- PEAT.
- TAN.
- STRAW.
- COKE, CHARCOAL, PEAT CHARCOAL.
- LIQUID AND GAS FUELS.
- AIR.
- Table of Evaporation.
- FIRE IRONS.
- HANDY TOOLS.
- THE TOOL BOX.
- THE FIRING OF STEAM BOILERS.
- DIRECTIONS FOR FIRING WITH VARIOUS FUELS.
- Firing with Coke.
- FIRING A LOCOMOTIVE.
- POINTS RELATING TO FIRING.
- FOAMING IN BOILERS.
- DIRECTIONS FOR FIRING WITH VARIOUS FUELS.
- Firing with Coke.
- FIRING A LOCOMOTIVE.
- POINTS RELATING TO FIRING.
- FOAMING IN BOILERS.
- A CHAPTER OF DON’TS.
- STEAM GENERATORS.
- Description.
- AN UPRIGHT STEAM BOILER.
- THE GROWTH OF THE STEAM BOILER.
- Note.
- Note.
- MARINE BOILERS.
- The Surface Condenser.
- Operation of the Condenser.
- WATER TUBE STEAM BOILERS.
- CARE OF WATER TUBE BOILERS.
- SECTIONAL BOILERS.
- NOTE.
- NOTE.
- LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS.
- STANDARD HORIZONTAL TUBULAR STEAM BOILER.
- Note.
- Note.
- PARTS OF THE TUBULAR BOILER.
- THE TRIPLE DRAUGHT TUBULAR BOILER.
- Description.
- AN UPRIGHT STEAM BOILER.
- THE GROWTH OF THE STEAM BOILER.
- Note.
- Note.
- MARINE BOILERS.
- The Surface Condenser.
- Operation of the Condenser.
- WATER TUBE STEAM BOILERS.
- CARE OF WATER TUBE BOILERS.
- SECTIONAL BOILERS.
- NOTE.
- NOTE.
- LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS.
- STANDARD HORIZONTAL TUBULAR STEAM BOILER.
- Note.
- Note.
- PARTS OF THE TUBULAR BOILER.
- THE TRIPLE DRAUGHT TUBULAR BOILER.
- SPECIFICATION FOR 125 HORSE POWER BOILER.
- MARKS ON BOILER PLATES.
- MARKS ON BOILER PLATES.
- CONSTRUCTION OF BOILERS.
- QUALITY OF STEEL PLATES.
- Nickel Steel Boiler Plates.
- RIVETING.
- STEEL RIVETS.
- STEEL RIVETS.
- BRACING OF STEAM BOILERS.
- Rule for Finding Pressure or Strain on Bolts.
- Note.
- Note.
- GUSSET STAYS.
- RIVETED OR SCREW STAYS.
- INSPECTOR’S RULES RELATING TO BRACES IN STEAM BOILERS, ALSO TO BE OBSERVED BY ENGINEERS.
- DIAMETER OF BRACE.
- Dimensions and Shape of Angle and T Iron.
- DIAMETER OF BRACE.
- Dimensions and Shape of Angle and T Iron.
- RULES AND TABLES FOR DETERMINING AREAS AND CALCULATING THE CONTENTS OF STEAM AND WATER SPACES IN THE STEAM BOILER.
- Table No. 1. TOTAL AREA ABOVE TUBES OR FLUES.
- Table No. 1. TOTAL AREA ABOVE TUBES OR FLUES.
- BOILER TUBES.
- Note.
- Note.
- Note.
- Note.
- Portions of the Marine Boiler which Become Thin by Wear.
- QUALITY OF STEEL PLATES.
- Nickel Steel Boiler Plates.
- RIVETING.
- STEEL RIVETS.
- STEEL RIVETS.
- BRACING OF STEAM BOILERS.
- Rule for Finding Pressure or Strain on Bolts.
- Note.
- Note.
- GUSSET STAYS.
- RIVETED OR SCREW STAYS.
- INSPECTOR’S RULES RELATING TO BRACES IN STEAM BOILERS, ALSO TO BE OBSERVED BY ENGINEERS.
- DIAMETER OF BRACE.
- Dimensions and Shape of Angle and T Iron.
- DIAMETER OF BRACE.
- Dimensions and Shape of Angle and T Iron.
- RULES AND TABLES FOR DETERMINING AREAS AND CALCULATING THE CONTENTS OF STEAM AND WATER SPACES IN THE STEAM BOILER.
- Table No. 1. TOTAL AREA ABOVE TUBES OR FLUES.
- Table No. 1. TOTAL AREA ABOVE TUBES OR FLUES.
- BOILER TUBES.
- Note.
- Note.
- Note.
- Note.
- Portions of the Marine Boiler which Become Thin by Wear.
- EXAMPLES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DRAWING
- RULE FOR SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE
- TABLES SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE.
- TABLES SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE.
- RULE FOR SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE
- RULE FOR SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE
- TABLES SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE.
- TABLES SAFE INTERNAL PRESSURE.
- DEFINITION OF TERMS.
- BOILER REPAIRS.
- REPAIRING CRACKS.
- DEFECTS AND NECESSARY REPAIRS.
- Note.
- Note.
- QUESTIONS BY THE PROPRIETOR TO THE ENGINEER IN CHARGE, RELATING TO CONDITION OF THE BOILER,
- QUESTIONS ASKED OF A CANDIDATE FOR A MARINE LICENSE RELATING TO DEFECTS IN BOILER WITH ANSWERS.
- REPAIRING CRACKS.
- DEFECTS AND NECESSARY REPAIRS.
- Note.
- Note.
- QUESTIONS BY THE PROPRIETOR TO THE ENGINEER IN CHARGE, RELATING TO CONDITION OF THE BOILER,
- QUESTIONS ASKED OF A CANDIDATE FOR A MARINE LICENSE RELATING TO DEFECTS IN BOILER WITH ANSWERS.
- THE INSPECTION OF STEAM BOILERS.
- How to Prepare for Steam-Boiler Inspection.
- ISSUING CERTIFICATES.
- THE HYDRAULIC TEST.
- How to Prepare for Steam-Boiler Inspection.
- ISSUING CERTIFICATES.
- THE HYDRAULIC TEST.
- ENGINEERS’ EXAMINATIONS.
- MECHANICAL STOKERS.
- CHEMICAL TERMS AND EXPLANATIONS RELATING TO FEED WATERS.
- Note.
- Note.
- ANALYSIS OF FEED WATER.
- CORROSION AND INCRUSTATION OF STEAM BOILERS.
- PRELIMINARY PRECIPITATION OF WATER.
- A PRECIPITATOR FOR SEA WATER.
- SCALE DEPOSITED IN MARINE BOILERS.
- A LOCOMOTIVE-BOILER COMPOUND.
- “Points” Relating to the Scaling of Steam Boilers.
- PRELIMINARY PRECIPITATION OF WATER.
- A PRECIPITATOR FOR SEA WATER.
- SCALE DEPOSITED IN MARINE BOILERS.
- A LOCOMOTIVE-BOILER COMPOUND.
- “Points” Relating to the Scaling of Steam Boilers.
- ENGINEERS’ TESTS FOR IMPURITIES IN FEED WATER.
- Note.
- USE OF PETROLEUM OIL IN BOILERS.
- KEROSENE OIL IN BOILERS.
- MECHANICAL BOILER CLEANERS.
- SCUMMING APPARATUS.
- USE OF ZINC IN MARINE BOILERS.
- Note.
- USE OF PETROLEUM OIL IN BOILERS.
- KEROSENE OIL IN BOILERS.
- MECHANICAL BOILER CLEANERS.
- SCUMMING APPARATUS.
- USE OF ZINC IN MARINE BOILERS.
- BOILER FIXTURES AND BELONGINGS.
- BOILER FRONTS.
- FURNACE DOORS.
- FUSIBLE PLUGS.
- GRATE BARS.
- WATER GAUGE COCKS.
- GLASS GAUGES.
- THE MUD DRUM.
- BAFFLE PLATES.
- DEAD PLATE.
- STEAM WHISTLES.
- THE STEAM GAUGE.
- STEAM SEPARATOR.
- SENTINEL VALVE.
- DAMPER REGULATORS.
- FUEL ECONOMIZER AND FEED WATER PURIFIER.
- SAFETY VALVES.
- U. S. Rules Relating to Safety Valves.
- Note.
- Note.
- FEED WATER HEATERS.
- CAPACITY OF CISTERNS.
- WATER METERS.
- “Points” Relating to Water Meters.
- THE STEAM BOILER INJECTOR.
- “Points” Relating to the Injector.
- BOILER FRONTS.
- FURNACE DOORS.
- FUSIBLE PLUGS.
- GRATE BARS.
- WATER GAUGE COCKS.
- GLASS GAUGES.
- THE MUD DRUM.
- BAFFLE PLATES.
- DEAD PLATE.
- STEAM WHISTLES.
- THE STEAM GAUGE.
- STEAM SEPARATOR.
- SENTINEL VALVE.
- DAMPER REGULATORS.
- FUEL ECONOMIZER AND FEED WATER PURIFIER.
- SAFETY VALVES.
- U. S. Rules Relating to Safety Valves.
- Note.
- Note.
- FEED WATER HEATERS.
- CAPACITY OF CISTERNS.
- WATER METERS.
- “Points” Relating to Water Meters.
- THE STEAM BOILER INJECTOR.
- “Points” Relating to the Injector.
- LAWS OF HEAT.
- THE STEAM PUMP.
- Classification of Pumps.
- POINTS RELATING TO PUMPS.
- CALCULATIONS RELATING TO PUMPS.
- Classification of Pumps.
- POINTS RELATING TO PUMPS.
- CALCULATIONS RELATING TO PUMPS.
- IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES RELATING TO WATER.
- STORING AND HANDLING OF COAL.
- CHEMISTRY OF THE FURNACE.
- HEAT-PROOF AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTS.
- PRESSURE RECORDING GAUGE.
- HORSE POWER AS APPLIED TO BOILERS.
- Rule for Estimating Horse Power of Horizontal Tubular Steam Boilers.
- Rule for Estimating Horse Power of Horizontal Tubular Steam Boilers.
- BOILER SETTING.
- Setting of Water Tube Boilers.
- Points Relating to Boiler Setting.
- Setting of Water Tube Boilers.
- Points Relating to Boiler Setting.
- Kindling a Furnace Fire.
- Sawdust Furnace.
- Sawdust Furnace.
- PIPES AND PIPING.
- JOINTS OF PIPES AND FITTINGS.
- JOINTS OF PIPES AND FITTINGS.
- STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING.
- Points Relating to Steam Heating.
- VENTILATION.
- Heating by Exhaust Steam.
- CARE OF STEAM FITTINGS.
- TOOLS USED IN STEAM FITTING.
- COCKS.
- VALVES.
- STEAM FITTINGS.
- STEAM PIPE AND BOILER COVERINGS.
- LINEAR EXPANSION OF STEAM PIPES.
- THE STEAM LOOP.
- Points Relating to Steam Heating.
- VENTILATION.
- Heating by Exhaust Steam.
- CARE OF STEAM FITTINGS.
- TOOLS USED IN STEAM FITTING.
- COCKS.
- VALVES.
- STEAM FITTINGS.
- STEAM PIPE AND BOILER COVERINGS.
- LINEAR EXPANSION OF STEAM PIPES.
- THE STEAM LOOP.
- BOILER MAKERS’ TOOLS AND MACHINERY.
- STEAM.
- WATER HAMMER.
- HAZARDS OF THE BOILER ROOM.
- FUEL OIL.
- FUEL OIL.
- WATER CIRCULATION.
- CHIMNEYS AND DRAUGHT.
- PLUMBING.
- PIPING AND DRAINAGE.
- LEAD PIPE JOINTS.
- Repairing Pipes with Putty Joints.
- BENDING LEAD PIPE.
- Plumber’s Solder.
- PLUMBER’S TOOLS.
- PIPING AND DRAINAGE.
- LEAD PIPE JOINTS.
- Repairing Pipes with Putty Joints.
- BENDING LEAD PIPE.
- Plumber’s Solder.
- PLUMBER’S TOOLS.
- USEFUL TABLES OF WEIGHTS OF IRON AND COMPARISONS OF GAUGES.
- NOISELESS WATER HEATER.
- ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES.
- Glue Burn Mixture.
- Glue Burn Mixture.
- PERSONAL.
- INDEX FOR MAXIMS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
- ERECTING AND OPERATING $3
- DRAWING AND DESIGN $3
- ADVANCED MACHINIST $2
- PROGRESSIVE MACHINIST $2
- AUDELS GAS ENGINE MANUAL $2
- MOTOR CAR PRACTICE $2
- PUMPS AND HYDRAULICS $4
- MARINE ENGINEERING $2
- MECHANICAL DRAWING $2
- ELECTRICITY FOR ENGINEERS $2
- ENGINEERS’ EXAMINATIONS $2
- STEAM BOILER PRACTICE $2
- CALCULATIONS FOR ENGINEERS $2
- STEAM ENGINE PRACTICE $2
- STEAM ENGINE INDICATOR $1
- TELEPHONE ENGINEERING $1
- Hawkins’ Dictionary, $3.50
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