Dry Pipe. The dry pipe connects with the throttle valve in the steam dome and extends from the dome to the front flue sheet, terminating in the T, which supplies steam to the steam pipes. It is evident, therefore, that the dry pipe must be of such capacity that it will supply both cylinders with a sufficient amount of steam. The following sizes are usually used:
TABLE XIX
Dry Pipe Sizes
Diameter of Cylinder in Inches Diameter of Dry-Pipe in Inches 14 - 17 5 17 - 19 6 19 - 21 7 21 8
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