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	When running {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam engines}}, ~~the most critical responsibility~~ is to maintain a nominal level ~~of water~~ in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}. This is done by observing a water gauge and adjusting the water level accordingly. The water level should always be visible ~~within~~ the water gauge, typically ranging between 75% and 85% of the boiler height.		When running {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam engines}}, it is of utmost importance to maintain a nominal water level in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}. This is done by observing a water gauge and adjusting the water level accordingly with available controls. The water level should always be visible in the water gauge, typically ranging between 75% and 85% of the boiler height.
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	If water falls under the limit, the boiler can {{pll\|Damage Overview\|explode and cause catastrophic damage}}. If the {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}} is sufficiently hot and its top surface, known as ~~“crown sheet”~~, protrudes above the water level, it can soften from high temperatures and pressure, and lead to the boiler explosion.		If water falls under the limit, the boiler can {{pll\|Damage Overview\|explode and cause catastrophic damage}}. If the {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}} is sufficiently hot and its top surface, known as crown sheet, protrudes above the water level, it can soften from high temperatures and pressure, and lead to the boiler explosion, destroying the entire vehicle.
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	In an emergency attempt to save the engine from ~~explosion~~, immediately feed water and dump coal from the firebox.		In an emergency attempt to save the engine from exploding, immediately feed water and dump coal from the firebox.
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	~~Water is fed~~ to the boiler from {{pll\|Water Storage\|storage}} ~~using~~ an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. ~~It is dumped~~ from the boiler ~~using~~ a blowdown valve, usually found in a vehicle's {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}.		To feed water to the boiler from {{pll\|Water Storage\|storage}}, there's an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. To dump water from the boiler there's a blowdown valve. Both controls are usually found in a vehicle's {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}.
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	~~Maintaining~~ a ~~proper~~ water ~~level~~ in the boiler ~~is critical~~. This is done by observing ~~the~~ water gauge and adjusting the ~~amount of~~ water ~~in the tank~~ accordingly. The water level should be visible on the water gauge ~~at all times. This range~~ typically ~~shows~~ between 75% and 85% of the boiler height, which is the intended range of operation. Blowdown valve is used to dump water from the boiler, while the injector is used to add more. Having the water level above the gauge leaves less than optimal room for steam to generate in and may overflow to the cylinders, potentially causing major damage. Having the water level below the gauge can be even more catastrophic. If the firebox is sufficiently hot and its top surface (known as “crown sheet”) protrudes above the water level, it can melt, causing the pressurized boiler to explode.		When running {{pll\|Steam Overview\|steam engines}}, the most critical responsibility is to maintain a nominal level of water in the {{pll\|Boiler\|boiler}}. This is done by observing a water gauge and adjusting the water level accordingly. The water level should always be visible within the water gauge, typically ranging between 75% and 85% of the boiler height.
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	水位也取决于等级。如果机车正在下坡，水平面将低于平坦表面，反之亦然。在紧急情况下，防止爆炸的方法之一是用排污阀、鼓风机甚至汽缸旋塞从锅炉中排放蒸汽。		<div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr">
			If water rises above the limit, there are two potential dangers - there is less room for steam to be generated in, and water can overflow into the {{pll\|Cylinder Cocks\|cylinders}}, potentially causing them to {{pll\|Mechanical Powertrain Damage\|break}}.
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			If water falls under the limit, the boiler can {{pll\|Damage Overview\|explode and cause catastrophic damage}}. If the {{pll\|Firebox\|firebox}} is sufficiently hot and its top surface, known as “crown sheet”, protrudes above the water level, it can soften from high temperatures and pressure, and lead to the boiler explosion.
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			In an emergency attempt to save the engine from explosion, immediately feed water and dump coal from the firebox.
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	Water ~~level~~ is ~~also grade dependent and subject~~ to ~~sloshing~~. ~~If a locomotive~~ is ~~going downhill~~ the ~~level will appear lower than on~~ a ~~flat surface~~, ~~and vice versa~~.		Water is fed to the boiler from {{pll\|Water Storage\|storage}} using an {{pll\|Injector\|injector}}. It is dumped from the boiler using a blowdown valve, usually found in a vehicle's {{pll\|Rail Vehicle Types\|cab}}.
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			水位也取决于等级。如果机车正在下坡，水平面将低于平坦表面，反之亦然。在紧急情况下，防止爆炸的方法之一是用排污阀、鼓风机甚至汽缸旋塞从锅炉中排放蒸汽。
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	~~In case of low water~~ level ~~emergency~~, ~~one of~~ the ~~last resort actions to prevent explosion~~ is ~~to wide open~~ the ~~injector to add more water and immediately dump coals from the firebox in hopes to~~ lower ~~its temperature~~, ~~before the crown sheet melts~~.		Water level is also {{pll\|Grade Signs\|grade}} dependent, and subject to sloshing. If the vehicle is going downhill, the level will appear lower than on a flat surface, and vice versa.
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	~~{{See also\|Boiler\|Injector\|Cylinder Cocks\|Firebox\|Servicing}}~~
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Maintaining a proper water level in the boiler is critical. This is done by observing the water gauge and adjusting the amount of water in the tank accordingly. The water level should be visible on the water gauge at all times. This range typically shows between 75% and 85% of the boiler height, which is the intended range of operation. Blowdown valve is used to dump water from the boiler, while the injector is used to add more. Having the water level above the gauge leaves less than optimal room for steam to generate in and may overflow to the cylinders, potentially causing major damage. Having the water level below the gauge can be even more catastrophic. If the firebox is sufficiently hot and its top surface (known as “crown sheet”) protrudes above the water level, it can melt, causing the pressurized boiler to explode.
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水位也取决于等级。如果机车正在下坡，水平面将低于平坦表面，反之亦然。在紧急情况下，防止爆炸的方法之一是用排污阀、鼓风机甚至汽缸旋塞从锅炉中排放蒸汽。

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Water level is also grade dependent and subject to sloshing. If a locomotive is going downhill the level will appear lower than on a flat surface, and vice versa.
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In case of low water level emergency, one of the last resort actions to prevent explosion is to wide open the injector to add more water and immediately dump coals from the firebox in hopes to lower its temperature, before the crown sheet melts.
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{{See also|Boiler|Injector|Cylinder Cocks|Firebox|Servicing}}
[[Category:Water Management|4]]