Steam dome
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steam-dome-322-13406180
title:
Steam dome
text:
The steam dome is a vessel fitted to the top of the boiler of a steam engine. It contains the opening to the main steam pipe and its purpose is to allow this opening to be kept well above the water level in the boiler. This arrangement acts as a simple steam separator and minimises the risk that water will be carried over to the cylinders where it might cause a hydraulic lock, also known as priming. A steam dome should not be confused with a sand dome.
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Water vapor separator in locomotives
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_dome
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2023-08-21T20:28:01Z
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