Blastpipe

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000599",
  "term": "Blastpipe",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A nozzle or pipe located in the smokebox of a steam locomotive, positioned to direct exhaust steam upwards through the chimney. This arrangement creates a partial vacuum in the smokebox, drawing combustion gases through the boiler tubes and enhancing the draft for the fire. The design of the blastpipe significantly influences the locomotive's steaming performance.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Blastrohr",
    "es": "tubo de escape",
    "fr": "tuyère d'échappement"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blastpipe/"
}