Ripper, William, 1853-1937 · London, New York [etc.] : Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 257
crank-pin may become at high speed towards the end of the stroke,especially when the pressure of the steam is retained throughout thestroke. These high inertia effects are, however, greatly modified by workingthe steam expansively, and by a judicious use of steam-compressionat the back of the… … Ftg. 278.
Steam-engines
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