Hi everyone,
Steam School 2021 is ON! In other words, Steam School 2021 will happen!
People that had their name on the list to attend the 2020 Steam School should be getting notification from Tom H soon. Tom's letter will describe how things will be handled.
For several years we have had steam engines belted up to Prony Brakes so graduates of Steam School or new engineers can practice firing under load. We plan to offer the same experience this year.
In 2019, the Port Huron crew offered people the opportunity to check off several items on the 'punch list' in preparation to take the test. The Port Huron crew has offered to provide that service again this year.
Information about the Minnesota Historical Boiler License can be found here.
Here is the list of items needed to check-off before taking the exam:
1) Bring boiler up to operating pressure from cold start
2) Maintain boiler water level using both types of feeding devices
3) Monitor boiler water level with tri-cocks
4) Test safety valve manually while under pressure
5) Blow-down boiler, Including sight glass
6) Prepare boiler for inspection, Ultrasonic and Hydrostatic
7) Belt Engine up to pulley
8) Operate engine on level, uphill, and downhill terrain
9) Perform shutdown of engine (Emergency)
10) Drain and clean boiler for storage
We can't guarantee that every person will get to check off every item. We will be able to provide opportunity to check off several of them.
If you are a graduate that needs experience, let us know so we can get you on the list.
One way to let us know is to post here. Or, you can send me a PM
If you are a Rollag engineer that is willing to be part of this, let us know so we can be sure we have enough steam engines for the folks that are interested.
Later,
Jerry Christiansen
Steam School 2021 is ON! In other words, Steam School 2021 will happen!
People that had their name on the list to attend the 2020 Steam School should be getting notification from Tom H soon. Tom's letter will describe how things will be handled.
For several years we have had steam engines belted up to Prony Brakes so graduates of Steam School or new engineers can practice firing under load. We plan to offer the same experience this year.
In 2019, the Port Huron crew offered people the opportunity to check off several items on the 'punch list' in preparation to take the test. The Port Huron crew has offered to provide that service again this year.
Information about the Minnesota Historical Boiler License can be found here.
Here is the list of items needed to check-off before taking the exam:
1) Bring boiler up to operating pressure from cold start
2) Maintain boiler water level using both types of feeding devices
3) Monitor boiler water level with tri-cocks
4) Test safety valve manually while under pressure
5) Blow-down boiler, Including sight glass
6) Prepare boiler for inspection, Ultrasonic and Hydrostatic
7) Belt Engine up to pulley
8) Operate engine on level, uphill, and downhill terrain
9) Perform shutdown of engine (Emergency)
10) Drain and clean boiler for storage
We can't guarantee that every person will get to check off every item. We will be able to provide opportunity to check off several of them.
If you are a graduate that needs experience, let us know so we can get you on the list.
One way to let us know is to post here. Or, you can send me a PM
If you are a Rollag engineer that is willing to be part of this, let us know so we can be sure we have enough steam engines for the folks that are interested.
Later,
Jerry Christiansen