Substantial savings are being effected in railroad terminals by using steam from stationary plants to bring locomotives up to working pressure; method is now being used in about 30 engine houses; stationary plants providing this service must be extremely dependable and must be designed to meet fluctuating load demands; in addition to fuel economy and considerable time saving there are number of other advantages.


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    Title :

    Direct steaming railroad locomotives from terminal power stations


    Additional title:

    Combustion


    Contributors:
    Roll, P.E. (author)

    Published in:

    Combustion ; 2 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    3 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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