Babcock & Wilcox 'High Head' Boiler, 1955

Sectioned model of a Babcock High-Head Boiler Sectioned model of a Babcock High-Head Boiler

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Sectioned model of a Babcock High-Head Boiler
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sectioned model of a Babcock High-Head Boiler
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sectioned model of a Babcock High-Head Boiler, for pulverised fuel firing, scale 1:12, with glazed case, and 12 strip-lights. This type of boiler was widely used during the 1950s for power stations and large industrial plants.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1955-16
Materials:
paint, metal and complete
Measurements:
overall: 2220 mm x 1050 mm x 1245 mm, ,
overall (inc plinth base): 2030 x 960 x 1068 mm
overall weight: x x , , 330kg
type:
models and steam boilers
credit:
Babcock Energy Limited