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| Author: | Joshua K. Blay [ Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Horizontal v. Vertical Boilers |
I'm working on an exhibit, and also have general curiosity regardless, what are the advantages/disadvantages of horizontal and vertical boilers for permanent static (as in factor) v. locomotive use? Obviously, height and capacity would be a limiting factor for a vertical boiler used with a locomotive. Joshua |
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| Author: | Stan Ottaway [ Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizontal v. Vertical Boilers |
One of the collateral advantages of a vertical fire tube (VFT) boiler is the steam above the disengagement (top of the water) line is superheated a little producing a dryer steam with a little more energy. A VFT is probably one of the most inexpensive configurations to build making them very popular for small to medium industrial applications where height was not a concern. The vertical boiler configuration is still used today in fire tube and water tube designs for generating steam and hot water. |
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| Author: | 060 Hogger [ Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Horizontal v. Vertical Boilers |
When the boiler is under steam, the steam actually cools the upper dry portion of the tubes. This effect is not in-play when there is no steam present, i.e. firing up from cold. Therefore, a boiler of this type should not be pushed excessively when firing-up. |
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