Smallest size direct acting "Dolphin" feed pump

Smallest size direct acting "Dolphin" feed pump

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Smallest size direct acting "Dolphin" feed pump, with flywheel, Miller patent 1884

This is a small boiler feed-pump constructed upon a system patented by Mr. J. J. Miller in 1884. The steam cylinder and the pump are a single casting, and the piston rod forms the pump plunger for simplicity of design and operation.

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1901-40
Materials:
cast iron
type:
feed pump
credit:
Miller, J.J.