Babcock Boiler Nameplate
circa 1960s
This Cast Aluminum nameplate was taken from the No. 8 Babcock and Wilcox Boiler at the Rossdale Power Plant.
Ten Babcock and Wilcox Sterling type boilers were installed at Rossdale Power Plant between 1932 and 1966
These boilers supplied the steam required forsteam the turbines. The boilers installed between 1932 until 1950, were coal fired. They were converted to natural gas in 1951.
Boilers installed after 1950 were capable of burning two fuels; natural gas or fuel oil (Bunker C oil).
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Boiler Serial Number PlateCirca 1963 Each Babcock and Wilcox boiler had a Serial Number Plate attached to it. This particular plate is from the Rossdale No. 9 HP Boiler. Construction 1962 -1963 Placed into service in July of 1963. Manufacturer: Babcock and Wilcox Specifications: Sterling Boiler Serial No.: 50700 Heating Surface: 64,710 sq. ft. Operating Pressure: 975 psi Boiler No. 9 A04226 |
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Boiler Serial Number Plate circa 1966 This serial number plate is from Rossdale Power Plant Boiler No. 10. Each Babcock and Wilcox boiler at Rossdale Power Plant had a Serial Number Plate attached. Construction 1965-1966 Placed into service in October of 1966. Manufacturer: Babcock and Wilcox Specifications: Sterling Boiler Serial No.: 56400 Heating surface: 64710 sq. ft. Operating Pressure: 975 psi No. 10: A075600 |
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Boiler Serial Number Plate1974 Each Clover Bar boiler had its own serial number plate. This plate is from Clover Bar Babcock and Wilcox Boiler No. 3 Constructed 1974-1975 Manufacturer: Babcock and Wilcox Specifications: Radiant Boiler Serial No. 70890 Heating surface: 79,778 sq. ft. Operating Pressure: 2100 psi |
