More Gas Tanks & Burners

[Vinnie BraniganParticipant @vinniebranigan92297]

Award-winning steamboat modeller Martin Ranson, describes some modifications and improvements since his original article published in Model Boats, June 2005. 

Vinnie 

[Gordon PannellParticipant @gordonpannell44455]

I have a lot of problems trying to find the right information regarding the pressures of boilers and gas tanks that are required before they can be used, everyone I have asked semm to have differant ideas.

Do you think that you could say what the correct situation may be. Thank you for you attension Gordon

[Mike DavidsonParticipant @mikedavidson22772]

Boilers should be pressure tested no matter how large or small. normally this is done hydraulically by pumping water into the boiler until it bursts or a safety pressure is achieved. Normally if the boiler is made from good guage metal soldered together with silver solder or brazed it will handle the pressure needed to run a reasonably free running piston cylinder and flywheel assembly. I test my boilers by pressurising them with a footpump and water until my safety valve opens. Safety valves can be made or bought,,and I would recommend testing them thoroughly until you are completely satisfied that if the extreme pressure is reached, the steam will blow off in a controlled way safely. There’s nothing nicer than a boat chugging along with that lovely swishing sound of the steam exhaust. I love it
best of luck. Mike D

[gyro gear loosParticipant @gyrogearloos]

     Your question  about steam boilers .

     There is a book  I beleve writen by J H Milton cald Marine steam biolers , it covers all types of

     boilers pressure testing , and burners .

    The book is writen by engineer surveyor .

    Lloyd’s of london.

[Vinnie BraniganParticipant @vinniebranigan92297]

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