Fig. 3397.
Fig. 3398.
In the illustrations from [Fig. 3396] to [Fig. 3406] are represented the triple expansion engines of the steamship Matabele, constructed by Messrs. Hall, Russell & Company, of Aberdeen, Scotland. [Fig. 3396] is a cross sectional view of the vessel showing the engine and its connections, and [Fig. 3397] a similar view, showing the boilers. [Fig. 3398] is a back elevation of the engine, showing the boilers also, and [Fig. 3399] a plan of the same. [Fig. 3400] is a sectional view, and [Fig. 3401] an end view of the boilers. [Fig. 3402] is a plan, [Fig. 3403] an end elevation, and [Fig. 3404] a front elevation, partly in section, of the engines. h p is the high pressure cylinder, i c the intermediate cylinder, and l p the low pressure cylinder. The high pressure cylinder has a piston valve, the steam chest being shown at a. The intermediate cylinder is provided with a double ported flat valve as shown at b, and the low pressure cylinder is provided with a similar valve whose weight is counterbalanced by the small piston at e; at f are the relief valves for relieving the cylinders of water.
Fig. 3399.