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Maxims and Instructions for the Boiler Room

by N. Hawkins

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  1. 1Dedication — Preface
  2. 2Introduction
  3. 3Materials
  4. 4The Firing of Steam Boilers
  5. 5A Chapter of Don’ts
  6. 6Steam Generators
  7. 7Specification for 125 Horse Power Boiler
  8. 8Construction of Boilers
  9. 9Examples of Construction and Drawing
  10. 10Definition of Terms
  11. 11Boiler Repairs
  12. 12The Inspection of Steam Boilers
  13. 13Engineers’ Examinations
  14. 14Mechanical Stokers
  15. 15Chemical Terms and Explanations Relating to Feed Waters
  16. 16Analysis of Feed Water
  17. 17Corrosion and Incrustation of Steam Boilers
  18. 18Engineers’ Tests for Impurities in Feed Water
  19. 19Boiler Fixtures and Belongings
  20. 20Laws of Heat
  21. 21The Steam Pump
  22. 22Important Principles Relating to Water
  23. 23Storing and Handling of Coal
  24. 24Chemistry of the Furnace
  25. 25Heat-Proof and Ornamental Paints
  26. 26Pressure Recording Gauge
  27. 27Horse Power as Applied to Boilers
  28. 28Boiler Setting
  29. 29Kindling a Furnace Fire
  30. 30Pipes and Piping
  31. 31Steam and Hot Water Heating
  32. 32Boiler Makers’ Tools and Machinery
  33. 33Steam
  34. 34Water Hammer
  35. 35Hazards of the Boiler Room
  36. 36Water Circulation
  37. 37Chimneys and Draught
  38. 38Plumbing
  39. 39Useful Tables of Weights of Iron and Comparisons of Gauges
  40. 40Noiseless Water Heater
  41. 41Accidents and Emergencies
  42. 42Personal
  43. 43Index for Maxims and Instructions
  44. 44Erecting and Operating $3
  45. 45Drawing and Design $3
  46. 46Advanced Machinist $2
  47. 47Progressive Machinist $2

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