Steam engines, a thorough and practical presentation of modern steam engine practice (1920)
Ludy, Llewellyn V., 1875-, American Technical Society · Chicago, American technical society · leaf 87
between it and the headsof the steam chest in which it works. Pressure being equal at each 72 STEAM ENGINES end, this plunger F, under ordinary conditions, is balanced andmotionless; but when the main piston C has traveled far enough costrike and open the reverse valve I, the steam exhausts through… … Fig. 51. Section of Pump Cylinder Showing Valve Operated with Tappet must instantly reverse on touching the valve I. In its movementthe plunger F acts as a slide valve to close the port E and is cushionedon the confined steam between the ports and steam-chest cover.The reverse valves II are closed…
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