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donkey boiler: A donkey boiler is used to supply non-essential steam to a ship for 'hotel' services such as heating or lighting when the main boilers are not in steam, for example, when in port. [3] Donkey boilers were also used by the last sailing ships for working winches and anchor capstans. See also auxiliary boiler.
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Motor vehicle manufacturers of the Philippines (5 C, 2 P) P. Personal care companies of the Philippines (5 P) Pulp and paper companies of the Philippines (1 P) S.
In the same years Ariston Thermo acquired Racold, [3] India's largest water heaters' manufacturer, and opened its first wholly owned plant in China. The early 21st century saw the acquisition in 2001 of several historical companies and brands in the heating and burner sectors, namely: Chaffoteaux, Elco, Cuenod and Rendamax.
In 2001, Carrier was the "world's largest manufacturer of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigerator equipment" with a "total employment of 42,600" and a revenue of $8.9 billion. Carrier announced that it would be closing its DeWitt, New York plant.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Tuesday, December 10, 2024The New York Times
Christmas or Hanukkah travel is underway for millions, and the weather may be a factor. For some, snow, rain, even a little ice could disrupt your plans.
Stephen Wilcox first avowed that “there must be a better way” to safely generate power, and he and George Babcock responded with the design for the first inherently safe water-tube boiler. B&W was the main builder of naval boilers for American forces during World War II, and were a supplier to the Manhattan Project.