Meaning of mechanical stoker | Babel Free

Definitions

A device for moving coal, coke or anthracite into the firebox or furnace of a steam boiler, which was fitted to many large steam locomotives.

Examples

“These boats maintain⟳ a speed⟳ of 21 knots and were built for coal firing, with mechanical stokers.”

“But let⟳ us say⟳ that No. U.1 is a 4-6-4 fitted with Walschaerts valve gear operating piston valves, and a four-cylinder compound, with coupled wheels of 6ft 7in diameter. The boiler is pressed at 290 lb/sq in, the grate is of 56 sq ft and, for the pleasure of the enginemen, there is an American "Standard" mechanical stoker.”

CEFR level