Expansion_valve,_Gimson_beam_engine,_Snibston.jpg
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Description Expansion valve, Gimson beam engine, Snibston.jpg | Gimson of Leicester beam engine of 1879. The second valve and its rods (to the right, away from the cylinder) are a Meyer expansion valve . The handwheel above allows the engine's cut-off to be adjusted, according to the engine load, whilst running. |
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Author | Andy Dingley |
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