 ... a melting state; and so penetrating, that it would soften the marrow-bone of an ox, in a few minutes. There is an instrument contrived for the foregoing purposes, called Papin's Digester, from the name of its inventor, and from its digestive powers...  The hand-book to the steam engine - Page 14by Handbook - 1846Full view - About this book
 | 1839 - 230 pages
...of its inventor, and from its digestive . powers on substances exposed to its action. It is a very strong vessel, made of copper, fitted with a thick...render it safe, while being used, there is a valve on the cover, to let out the steam, when it is too violent ; this valve is kept down by a steelyard,... | |
 | Edward PORTWINE - 1847 - 154 pages
...7'7 8'1 Coke 5'13 3'35 Dry compact peat Charred peat Culm (Glasgow) Culm (Welsh) .. 4'85 2'85 'J'M you inject suddenly a jet of cold water into the kettle,...valve is kept down by a steel-yard, with a weight move ' able on it, to regulate the degree of steam. Papin, on one occasion, having fixed things right,... | |
 | Endless amusement - 1820 - 232 pages
...powers on substances exposed to its action. It is a very strong vessel, made of copper, fitted with ยป thick close cover, and fastened down by several strong...render it safe, while being used, there is a valve on the cover to let out the steam, when it is too violent ; this valve is kept down by a steelyard,... | |
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