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1892 Article-Priestman & Co., Kerosene Engine |
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The Electrical World, 06 Aug 1892 pg 93 |
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10/31/2011 8:58:06 PM |
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The Priestman Engine. — This is the first successful and safe application of kerosene oil driving an engine by burning oil in the cylinder. This engine has met with marked success in England, obtaining the endorsement of such men as Sir Wm. Thomson and Prof. Unwin, and has only lately been introduced into this country, where it received some modifications at the suggestion of Dr. Coleman Sellers, Prof. Sweet and Mr. H. O. Morris. It is entirely self-contained and can be operated almost anywhere, as it is clean, occupies little space, and is independent of boiler, steam or gas mains. It is easily and quickly started and works automatically, requiring practically no attention and no skilled engineer. All annoyance of smoke and dust is avoided. There are few working parts and no boiler to deteriorate, so that the cost for repairs is small. The cost of running is claimed to be only about one-third that of other reliable prime movers. The fact that only a very minute fraction of a pint of high test oil is even as much as heated at any one time renders it peculiarly safe. This engine has given excellent satisfaction for driving agricultural machinery, lathes, pumps, dynamos, printing presses, sewing machines, and, in fact, in all cases where a safe, cheap and reliable source of power is required. It is manufactured by Priestman & Company, 148-150 South Third street. Philadelphia, Pa. |
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1892 Priestman & Co., Kerosene Engine
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