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Russell Farmer
January/February 2004
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The parts manual also has a section on hot-tube ignition:

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'Hot tube igniters are made from either nickel alloy or wrought iron, having an inside diameter from 5/16-inch to 3/8-inch, and a length usually within the limits of 6 to 8 inches. In extreme cases, however, the limits may run from 3 inches to 10 inches. A long tube causes an earlier ignition than a short tube, when the inside diameters are the same, or a larger inside diameter tube causes an earlier ignition than a smaller inside diameter tube of the same length, so it may require some experimenting to determine the length of tube that will give the best results.

'The furnace is an enclosure in which heat is produced for keeping the tube hot and the performance of the engine depends a great deal on its condition, as the tube must be kept hot or the engine will behave badly, backfire, run irregularly and not pull the load satisfactorily. The inside of the furnace is lined with asbestos to prevent the heat from escaping through the wall, and should the lining be wasted to any extent the radiation of heat through the wall will be so great it will be impossible to keep the tube hot enough.

'When adjusting the mixer for the furnace it is very common for the engineer to watch the flame by looking down into the furnace while the engine is running. This habit is very dangerous on account of the possibility of the tube bursting and blowing either part of the tube or other foreign matter into the eyes and causing permanent injury. A safe way for making such observances would be by using a small looking glass.'

I hope everyone will find these recommendations from this Bessemer operator's manual helpful. As always, anyone interested in a free membership to the Oil Field Engine Society (OFES) should write or e-mail me at the address below.

Contact the Oil Field Engine Society at: 1231 Banta's Creek Road, Eaton, OH 45320-9701, online at: www.oilfieldengine.com or e-mail at: oilengine@voyager.net

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