Maritime & Aviation
Marine steam engine
A marine steam engine converts steam pressure into the motion that drives a ship's paddles or propeller. Compact arrangements, multiple expansion stages and improved condensers helped engines meet the demands of sea service.
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A marine steam engine converts steam pressure into the motion that drives a ship's paddles or propeller. Compact arrangements, multiple expansion stages and improved condensers helped engines meet the demands of sea service.
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Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Popular_Science_Dec_1918_p23_-_Ship_Emergency_Steam_Cutoff_Valves.JPG
Creator: Unknown authorUnknown author
License: Public domain
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