Boiler Maker by Unknown

Author:Unknown
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: New York

THE BOILER MAKER

179

The Boiler Maker

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CONTENTS

GENERAL:

Boiler Repair Methods at Columbus Shops 153

Boiler Manufacturers Meet at Hot Springs, Va 154

Officers of the American Roiler Manufacturers' Association 160

An Improved Type of Staybolt Set 161

Testing Flexible Staybolts Electrically 162

New Electric Welder for Welding Boiler and Super-heater Tubes. . 163

Master Boiler Makers Hold Annual Convention 164

Hammer Testing Staybolts 165

Inspection of Boiler and Firebox Plates 170

What are the Best Methods of Detecting Defective Boiler Sheets in

the Shop? 171

The Life of the Superheater Tube 174

Steam Leaks and Their Effect on Boiler Plates 175

Officers of the Master Boiler Makers' Association 175

Officers Elected for the Supply Association 175

List of Exhibitors and Supply Men at Master Boiler Makers' Convention 175

Registration at Master Boiler Makers' Convention 177

EDITORIAL COMMENT 179

ENGINEERING SPECIALTIES FOR BOILER MAKING 180

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR BOILER MAKERS:

Introducing Tanks into Buildings Having Small Openings 1X2

Effect of Temperature Changes in Water 1K2

Gusset Sheet Layout 182

Efficiency of Boiler Seams 183

OBITUARY 183

BUSINESS NOTES 183

LETTERS FROM PRACTICAL BOILER MAKERS:

Oil Storage Tank Failure 184

Layout of Wheelbarrow Body 184

ASSOCIATIONS 185

TRADE PUBLICATIONS 185

SELECTED BOILER PATENTS 186

Boiler manufacturers report that in the last six or eight months they have been obliged to reject an unusual number of laminated boiler plates. These defects, in many cases, do not show up until the plate has been nearly fabricated in the boiler shop and the only recourse is to send to the mill for another plate and

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