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• Firebox (locomotive) — In a steam engine, the firebox is the area where the fuel is burned, producing heat to boil the water in the boiler. Most are somewhat box shaped, hence the name. In the standard steam locomotive firetube type boiler, the firebox is surrounded by …   Wikipedia

• crown sheet — noun 1. also crown plate : the plate that forms the top of the furnace or firebox of an internally fired steam boiler 2. : one of the upper steel plates in an oil still …   Useful english dictionary

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• Priming (steam engine) — Priming (foaming in North America) is a condition in the boiler of a steam engine in which water is carried over into the steam delivery. It may be caused by impurities in the water, which foams up as it boils, or simply too high a water level.… …   Wikipedia

• Glossary of boiler terminology — Boilers for generating steam or hot water have been designed in countless different shapes, sizes and configurations. An extensive terminology has evolved to describe their common features. This glossary provides definitions for these terms.… …   Wikipedia

• Thermic siphon — Thermic siphons are heat exchanging elements in the firebox or combustion chamber of some steam locomotive designs. They were invented and patented [ [http://www.freepatentsonline.com/1679051.html Thermic siphon for locomotives Patent 1679051 ] ] …   Wikipedia

• Fusible plug — A fusible plug is a threaded metal plug, usually made out of bronze, brass, or gunmetal. The plug typically has a tapered hole drilled completely through its length. This hole is then sealed with a metal of low melting point, usually lead or tin …   Wikipedia

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