Yesterday we reached a milestone with Befur's boiler passing its initial test and the engine and ancillaries running on steam for the first time!
The Blog has the full story- we're all smiling here!!!
SY-Befer Passes Boiler Test
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Re: SY-Befer Passes Boiler Test
Well done Malcolm. A major step in a long journey!
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Re: SY-Befer Passes Boiler Test
Congratulations, it's a real thrill to see them come to life.
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Re: SY-Befer Passes Boiler Test
I like that you have a launch time picked. That was the thing that got me actually doing it. Trying to meet my own arbitrary deadline.
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