Thesaurus Term/Concept: CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE
| Identifier | 137600 |
|---|---|
| Class | COMPONENTS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A steam engine in which the spent steam leaving the cylinder passes to a condenser instead of being exhausted to the atmosphere. The condenser creates a partial vacuum which increases the pressure drop across the engine, so raising its efficiency. |