Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 15th July, 1896
Complete Specification Left, 14th Jan., 1997-Accepted, 20th Mar., 1847
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
We, DAVID WHALLEY, of 118 New Bank Road, Blackburn, in the County of
Lancaster, Club Steward, and JOHN HACKING, of 53 Granville Road, Blackburn
aforesaid, Cashier, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in generators for producing acetylene
gas for storage purposes, applicable also for producing gas for immediate
consumption, the object being to construct a simple and inexpensive apparatus,
and one which can readily be charged and cleaned.
According to this invention, we employ a water supply tank or cistern
connected by pipe and valve or tap with the generator which is preferably a
cylindrical metal vessel with a detachable cap or cover fixed in position by
screw or clamp. Near the top of the generator is an outlet pipe by which the
gas is conveyed to the gasometer or burners, and at the bottom is an outlet way
for waste water or products and residue.
Outside the generator is a water gauge by means of which the height of the
water in the generator is indicated. Inside the generator is a gauze or perforated
zinc or other metal holder, resting on brackets or supports some distance from the
bottom of the generator.
The calcium carbide is placed in the perforated holder, which is then placed
inside the generator, and the cap or cover of the latter fixed in position; the valve
or tap from the water tank is then opened and the water flows into the generator,
and as soon as it comes into contact with the calcium carbide, gas is generated, and
passes by the outlet to the gasometer or holder, or to the burner.
Dated this 101 1 T... 10ne
BRIERLEY & HOWARD,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, Agents for the Applicants.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Acetylene Gas Generators.
We, DAVID WHALLEY, of 118 New Bank Road, Blackburn, in the County of
Lancaster, Club Steward, and JOHN HACKING, of 53 Granville Road, Blackburn
aforesaid, Cashier, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in
and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to improvements in generators for producing acetylene
gas for storage purposes, applicable also for producing gas for immediate
consumption, the object being to construct a simple and inexpensive apparatus,
and one which can readily be charged and cleaned.
Such being the nature and object of our said invention, the following is a
complete description of same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings,
in which :-
Fig. 1 is a sectional side elevation of the improved generator.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation of part of the generator, shewing the position of the
water cou

page_text: According to this invention, we employ a water supply tank or cistern, which is
not shewn in the drawings, but may be of any shape or construction, and such
tank or cistern is connected by pipe 1 and valve or top 14 with the generator 2
which is preferably a cylindrical metal vessel with a detachable cap or cover 3
fixed and screwed down tightly in position by screw 4 and wheel 5, or the cap or
cover 3 may be clamped in position. Near the top of the generator 2 is an outlet
pipe 6, by which the gas is conveyed to a gasometer or to the burners, and at the
bottom of the generator 2 is an outlet way 7 for waste water or products and
residue.
Outside the generator 2 is an ordinary water gauge 8 (see Fig. 2) by means of
which the height of the water in the generator 2 is indicated. Inside the
generator 2 is a gauze or perforated zinc or other metal holder 9 resting on
brackets or supports 10 some distance from the bottom of the generator 2.
The calcium carbide is placed in the perforated holder 9, which is then placed
inside the generator 2, and the cap or cover 3 of the latter is fixed in position; the
valve or tap from the water tank is then opened aud the water flows into the
generator 2, and as soon as it comes into contact with the calcium carbide,
gas is generated and passes by the outlet 6 to the gasometer or holder, or to the
burners.
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A ring of rubber, leather, or other packing 11 is placed between the top of the
generator 2 and the cap or cover 3 to ensure a gas-tight joint.
The inlet pipe 1 has three branch pipes, 12, 13, and 14, each connected with the
generator 2 and each provided with an independent tap or valve. One of
the pipes 12 is near the top of the generator 2; the second one 13 is about the
middle; and the third pipe 14 is near the bottom of the generator 2. By this
provision we are enabled to feed a supply of water to the top, centre, or bottom of
the generator, or if any one of the pipes, taps, or valves becomes choked with
sediment, one or other of the remaining taps and pipes is available.
The holder 9 is provided with a handle 15 to facilitate its removal from the
generator 2, and projections 16 are formed on the outside of the holder, to hold it
steady in position in the generator 2.
As soon as the water comes into contact with the calcium carbide in the holder 9,
gas is generated and passes by way of the pipe 6 to a gasometer, or to the burners,
previously passing through a box or chamber which collects any vapour or residue,
then through a cooler which may consist of a "worm" in a tank of cold water or
other device.
The water gauge 8 is placed in such a position on the outside of the generator 2,
that as soon as the water shews in the glass, it is in contact with the calcium
carbide, and gas is generated.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is
(1) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts constituting
the improved acetylene gas generator, as and for the purpose herein described, and
substantially as illustrated by the annexed drawings.
(2) A vessel 2 having inlet and outlet ways and a detachable cap or cover
together with a perforated holder 9 inside such vessel 2, all in combination as and
for the purpose herein described. .
Deted this 11th dow of Tanna 1907
DAVID WHALLEY,
JOHN HACKING,.
By their Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.
DAVID WHALLEY,
JOHN HACKING,.
By their Agents, Brierley & Howard,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax.