The encyclopdia britannica; a dictionary of arts, sciences, literature and general information . Fig. 5.—Vertical Boiler with Water-tubes (the Tyne, byMessrs Clarke, Chapman & Co.). furnace is riveted to the tube plate. The advantage of the Gourlayback end is that in case of accident to the furnace it can be removedfrom the boiler and be replaced by one of the same design withoutdisturbing the end plates, which is not possible with the other design. BOILER 143 The Gourlay back end, however, is not so stiff as the other, and morelongitudinal stays are required in the boiler. The flat sides and
The encyclopdia britannica; a dictionary of arts, sciences, literature and general information . Fig. 5.—Vertical Boiler with Water-tubes (the Tyne, byMessrs Clarke, Chapman & Co.). furnace is riveted to the tube plate. The advantage of the Gourlayback end is that in case of accident to the furnace it can be removedfrom the boiler and be replaced by one of the same design withoutdisturbing the end plates, which is not possible with the other design. BOILER 143 The Gourlay back end, however, is not so stiff as the other, and morelongitudinal stays are required in the boiler. The flat sides and backs of the combustion chambers are stayedeither to one another or to the shell of the boiler by numerous screw.
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