The generator, A, is lined with refractory bricks and is filled with
fuel, which may be coal, coke, or any suitable carbonaceous material. B
and B' are two series of regenerating chambers lined with refractory
brick, and, besides, filled with refractory bricks piled up as shown in
the figure. The partitions, C and C', are likewise of refractory brick,
and are rendered as air-proof as possible. Apertures, D and D', are
formed alternately at the base of one partition and the top of the
adjacent one, in order to oblige the gases that traverse the series of
chambers to descend in one of them and to rise in the following,
whatever be the number of chambers in use.
The two flues, E and E', lead from the bottom of the two nearest
regenerator on each side to the bottom of the generator A, and serve to
bring the current of air or steam into contact with the fuel. Valves, F
and F', placed in these flues, permit of regulating the current in the
two directions. Pipes, M and M', provided with valves, G and G', put the
upper part of the generator in communication with the contiguous
chambers, T and T'. Other pipes, N and N', with valves, H and H', permit
of the introduction of a current of air from the outside into the
chambers, T and T'. The pipes, O and O', and the valves, I and I',
connected with a blower, serve for the same purpose.
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