oscillating engine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oscillating engine
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Q.--Would any difficulty be experienced in keeping the trunnions tight in a high pressure oscillating engine?
From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.
Q.--Have not objections been brought against the oscillating engine?
From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.
Q.--Will you give an example of a geared vertical oscillating engine?
From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.
The valve motion for an oscillating engine consists of an ordinary eccentric gear or motion, with the addition of various mechanical arrangements to accommodate the valve gear to the vibrating motion of the valve chest.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
Q.--Will you explain in detail the construction of the valve gearing, or such parts of it as are peculiar to the oscillating engine?
From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.
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