First recorded in 1865–70
First recorded in 1875–80
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It has a feeder which pushes coal in at one end and ashes out at the other, a water jacket, a small pump which circulates the heated water rapidly to radiators.
From Time Magazine Archive
The shrunk-on steel water jacket cylinder was retained, but the water connections were repositioned so that the water entered at the bottom and came out at the top of the cylinder.
From The Wright Brothers' Engines and Their Design by Hobbs, Leonard S.
Fearing that the uncooled cylinder might suffer damage from the excessive heat, he constructed a copper water jacket in two halves, drew them together around the cylinder with clamping rings and soldered the seams.
From The 1893 Duryea Automobile In the Museum of History and Technology by Berkebile, Donald H.
The Nuts are kept warm by a water jacket which surrounds the Pan, and is heated by a Gas or Oil Stove as desired, has steam whistle which attracts attention.
From The Candy Maker's Guide A Collection of Choice Recipes for Sugar Boiling by Fletcher Manufacturing Company
The water jacket of the head corresponds to the water jacket of the cylinders and large openings in both allow the unobstructed circulation of the cooling water.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
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