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Result of Trials with Saltaire Horizontal Engine on February 14th and 15th, 1878. Trials made by Mr. L.E. Fletcher, Chief Engineer Steam Users' Association, Manchester.
Engine single-cylinder, with Corliss valves. Inglis and Spencer's valve gear. Diameter of cylinder. 30in.; stroke, 8ft.; 45 revolutions per minute.
No. of trials Total 1.H.P. [MB] Mean boiler pressure. [MP] Mean pressure on piston at beginning of stroke. [ML] Mean loss between boiler pressure and cylinder. [MA] Mean average pressure on piston. [W] Water Per I.H.P. per hour. [C] Coal per I.H.P. per hour.
No. of trials Total MB MP ML MA W C I.H.P. lb lb lb lb lb lb Trial No. 1. 301.89 46.6 44.11 2.53 21.23 18.373 2.699 Trial No. 2. 309.66 47.63 44.45 3.18 21.67 17.599 2.561 Means. 305.775 47.115 44.28 2.855 21.45 17.986 2.630
BY HICK, HARGREAVES & CO.
BY HICK, HARGREAVES & CO.
 
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