oscillating engine

American  

noun

1. a steam engine having piston rods connected directly to the crankshaft and cylinders oscillating on trunnions.

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Etymology

Origin of oscillating engine

First recorded in 1815–25

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oscillating engine

Q.--Will you describe the structure of an oscillating engine as made by Messrs. Penn?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.

The stuffing box of an oscillating engine is made deeper than usual because the gland bore has more strain on it, and extra wearing surface is therefore required to prevent its wearing oval.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose

For smaller vessels, the oscillating engine with feathering paddle-wheels is still largely employed in Europe.

From A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine by Robert H. Thurston

Q.--Will you give an example of a geared vertical oscillating engine?

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.

A.--In Messrs. Penn's 50 horse power oscillating engine, the diameter of the cylinder is 3 feet 4 inches, and the length of the stroke 3 feet.

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by John Bourne, C.E.