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Fig. 1.01: The oscillating cylinder:
steam engine model of the steam box
On the back of the cylinder we find a hole which is called steam hole. On
the connected surface of the fixing bracket we find a steam supplying hole
and a steam exhausting hole. Steam enters into the cylinder when the steam
hole of the cylinder is exactly positioned on top of the steam supplying
hole. The piston moves out of the cylinder and the lifting movement is
transformed into a rotating movement through the rod bearing and the crank
(eccentric bearing). The flywheel mass leads the piston back so that the
cylinder is tipping backwards with its steam hole on top of the steam
exhausting hole and the used steam escapes. When the piston has overcome
the rear dead centre the steam hole moves again on top of the steam
supplying hole, steam enters the cylinder again and the explained process
repeats itself.
The principle of the oscillating steam engine
The water steam provided by the boiler enters through the steam sup-
plying hole into the cylinder and presses the piston out of the cylin-
der. Through the crank movement the cylinder moves on and the
steam inlet is closed.
Through the uplifting movement of the piston the cylinder moves on
and reaches the steam exhausting hole. The cooled water steam is
pressed out and escapes to the sides. The process starts again.
The advantage of this type of engine is a much easier construction. It is a
complete and powerful engine and was used in steam navigation.
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