Pyrometer gauge
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Pyrometer gauge
since a super heater is going to be installed still welding it, I decided to install a pyrometer gauge to read super heat in boiler
jjtjr- Number of posts : 229
Age : 76
Location : New Jersey,usa
Registration date : 2009-07-28
Re: Pyrometer gauge
Looks fantastic!
Will your superheater be radiant type or convection? Also do you envisage any issues with slide valve lubrication at the higher temperatures?
Will your superheater be radiant type or convection? Also do you envisage any issues with slide valve lubrication at the higher temperatures?
TheFodenBrothers- Number of posts : 40
Location : Cheltenham
Registration date : 2012-11-08
super heater
because of the design of the Derr boiler it will be radiant type, and be located on the bottom of the tubes. as for lube oil I have a displacement type of oilier.
jjtjr- Number of posts : 229
Age : 76
Location : New Jersey,usa
Registration date : 2009-07-28
Pyrometer gauge
because I increased the size and weight of the car, my water usage has gone up to around 1.5 - 2.0 gal/mile. After talking to some Stanley guys they said it was because I was not running with a super heater. The car pressure is set for 245 psi which gives 404 degs F the super heater will increase the temp of the steam to 600 degs f
jjtjr- Number of posts : 229
Age : 76
Location : New Jersey,usa
Registration date : 2009-07-28
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