Thesaurus Term/Concept: BEAM STEAM ENGINE
| Identifier | 137436 |
|---|---|
| Class | COMPONENTS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | An engine which operates machinery via a pivoted, horizontal beam with a piston located at one end and a reciprocating pump beneath the other, resulting in a rocking, seesaw-like motion. Variations featured the steam piston placed above the beam. |