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1895 Article-Frick Co., Corliss Steam Engine |
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Modern Mechanism 1895 pg 325-327 |
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6/12/2011 12:42:56 PM |
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The Frick- Corliss Engine.—Fig. 74 (from Cassier's Magazine) represents a tandem-compound Corliss engine built by the Frick Co., engineers, Waynesboro, Pa. The valve-gear is of the Corliss type, with constant lever-disengaging motion. One governor controls steam-valves on both high and low pressure cylinders. The wrist - plate motion is driven by two eccentrics, making independent actuation for steam and exhaust valves, and is known as the long-range cut-off. The engine is designed for electric railway and cable work where the variation of the loads is very great. The low-pressure cylinder is 44 in. diameter, high-pressure 30 in. diameter, fly-wheel 25 ft. diameter, 0 ft. face, weight Fig. 75.—The Wells balanced compound engine. 50 tons. Connection is had between the high and low pressure cylinders by means of a receiver-pipe, which connects with a flat passage secured on the side of the low-pressure cylinder leading to the steam chest. The engine illustrated has a nominal capacity of 750 horse-power. |
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1895 Frick Co., Corliss Steam Engine
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