Nicholson siphon applied to fireboxes of locomotives is described; it acts to keep crown sheet covered with water and aids steaming by increasing firebox surface, increases water circulation and e;ciency of locomotive.


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    Title :

    Thermic siphons on locomotives


    Additional title:

    Ry. Jl


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    13 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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