The engineer's sketch-book of mechanical movements, devices, appliances, contrivances and details employed in the design and construction of machinery for every purpose

by Thomas Walter Barber

Section 32.—ENGINES, TYPES OF.

(See also [p. 76].)

[2127]. Beam engine, compound; with diagonal cylinders for compactness.

[2128]. Steam cylinder, with diagonal flange joint for the valve chest—enables the valve face to be easily planed, and dispenses with a separate casting and joint for the box.

[2129]. Pumping or blowing engine, with side rod-crank motion.

[2130]. One crank and one eccentric engine, with cylinders at right angles. The same eccentric operates both slide valves.

[2131]. One crank engine, as last described.

[2132]. One crank three-cylinder engine.

[2133]. Sliding cylinder engine, with three-throw crank and three connecting rods. The distribution of steam is made by the reciprocating motion of the cylinder over ports in the bedplate.

[2134]. Compound high-speed enclosed engine.