Image:Steam engine nomenclature.png

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A labeled schematic diagram of a typical single cylinder, simple expansion, double-acting high pressure steam engine. Power takeoff from the engine is by way of a belt.
1 - Piston
2 - Piston rod
3 - Crosshead bearing
4 - Connecting rod
5 - Crank
6 - Eccentric valve motion
7 - Flywheel
8 - Sliding valve
9 - Centrifugal governor.

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  • Object: Steam engine nomenclature
  • Description: Made to avoid some licence problems with this image. Also see animated version.
  • Author: Panther
  • Created: 14 Aug 2005
  • Source: Drawn by Panther using Corel Draw! & Image Ready

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