Stationary Boilers
Most designs of stationary boilers did not generally require a steam dome, as they were built large enough to allow adequate steam space within their main drum. Water-tube designs had a suitable steam drum mounted high above their evaporating surface and this performed a similar function.
Some designs retained a steam dome: German and French practice often fitted them to Scotch marine boilers and other naval boilers such as the Normand, where British practice would do without. Where Cornish boilers were unusually fitted with a dome, in Cornwall this was known as a 'Dolly Varden', from the stovepipe hats forming part of the local women's traditional costume.
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