Stirling Boiler, 1902
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- 1889-1902 in United Kingdom
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LicenseModel (scale 1:12) on longitudinal section of Stirling water
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Model (scale 1:12) on longitudinal section of Stirling water
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Model (scale 1:12) on longitudinal section of Stirling water tube boiler on wooden base, patent 1889
This type of water-tube boiler was patented in 1889 by Mr. A. Stirling. The complete boiler represented is of the middle size constructed, and has 56 sq. ft. of grate area, 2,900 sq. ft. of heating surface, and would supply about 12,000 lb. of steam per hour at a pressure of 160 lb., giving about 600 h.p. with a suitable engine.
