Thesaurus Term/Concept: CONTRA FLOW STEAM ENGINE
Identifier | 137604 |
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Class | COMPONENTS |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | The common design of steam engine, where steam enters the cylinder at one end, and after it has pushed the piston to the other end, its direction of flow is reversed as the piston returns, the steam leaving the cylinder through the exhaust ports. |