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1888 Article-Rochester Machine Tool Works Ltd., Acme Automatic Safety Steam |
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Industries of Rochester 1888 pg 202 |
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Among engines of recent date none are more complete than the Acme Automatic Safety Engine. Since its first introduction in 1885 it has gained friends on every hand by reason of the thorough and scientific method of construction, its compactness and thorough reliability in power and new and improved method of control.
Kerosene oil of 110° to 115° fire test is the fuel used. This is atomized by a steam jet and controlled by an automatic fire regulator that reduces or cuts off entirely the supply of fuel when the steam pressure reaches the limit at which the regulator is adjusted. Three and one-half gallons of above fuel are sufficient to furnish one horse-power for ten hours. Natural gas mingled with air can also be used with the same degree of success as the above. At present three sizes of engines and boilers are manufactured, No. 1 of one horse power, 500 revolutions per minute, weighing, complete, 400 lbs.; No. 2 of two horse power, 400 revolutions per minute, weighing 620 pounds; No. 3, four horse power, weight about 1100 pounds, and 400 revolutions per minute. These boilers are capable of carrying from 110 to 120 pounds steam with perfect safety. Throughout all parts of the country they may be found in operation, giving perfect satisfaction in every instance. In China, Germany and South America they are also in use with the same success as elsewhere. Requiring little or no attention, automatic and self-regulating, constructed only of the best material by skilled mechanics, and thoroughly tested in every possible manner before leaving the factory, competent judges pronounce them the only reliable kerosene-burning engine ever constructed. |
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1888 Rochester Machine Tool Works Ltd., Acme Automatic Safety Steam Engine
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