Steam generator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005634",
  "term": "Steam generator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A device used on diesel or electric locomotives to produce steam for heating passenger cars, a function originally performed by the steam locomotive itself. These units are self-contained, oil-fired water-tube boilers that automatically maintain steam pressure for the train's heating system. A common model, the Vapor-Clarkson steam generator, could produce over 2,000 pounds of steam per hour while being compact enough to fit within the locomotive's carbody.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Dampferzeuger",
    "es": "generador de vapor",
    "fr": "générateur de vapeur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/steam-generator/"
}