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Detail of the combustion flask on the turbine bulkhead.

Picture 2 of 2.

Fuel (alcohol) and air are injected into the combustion flask and ignited via the igniter. Water is then sprayed in front of the flame, superheating it. The resulting combustion gases and steam reach 1500°F and 450-480 psi and are delivered via the large-diameter copper tubing at top to the nozzles which direct the gases to spin turbine.

 
Combustion flask of turbine bulkhead on Cutaway Mark 23 Torpedo Afterbody at Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Time picture taken Sat Sep 25 11:12:14 2010
Location picture taken Museum Galleries
Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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