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1889 Article-Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Horizontal Steam Engine |
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The Engineer Magazine, 21 Jun 1889, pg. 529 |
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2/17/2013 12:20:56 PM |
HORIZONTAL ENGINE
The accompanying engravings illustrate an especially strong type of engine, new being made in considerable numbers by Messrs. C. Burrell and Co., St. Nicholas Works, Thetford, for use in small factories abroad. The smaller sizes, from 6 to 10-horse power, are arranged as shown in the engraving, with bent cranks; and from 12 to 20-horse power, and upward, with discs and wall bearings. All the engines are fitted with automatic expansion gear, controlled by Mr. C. Burrelll's patent governor, which has proved most satisfactory after several years work. The governors are driven at a very high speed, and control the engine with great promptness. The range of expansion is very large. In diagrams taken with the governors full up and full down, it is difficult to detect the difference in the speed of the engine with the governors in these two extreme positions. As these engines are sometimes used for driving electric light machinery, a perfect governor was indispensable. The engraving shows a 10-horse power engine, designed to work at from 80 lb. to 100 lb. pressure; the bearing surfaces throughout are extremely large, and great strength is given to all the working parts. The normal speed of the engine is 110 revolutions; diameter of cylinder, 11 in.; stroke, 14 in.; crank shaft, 3 5/8 in. diameter, of steel; main bearings, 7 in. long; fly-wheel, 5 ft. 6 in.
diameter.
Image courtesy of Grace's Guide.
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1889 Charles Burrell & Sons, Ltd., Horizontal Steam Engine
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