steam chest

American  

noun

1. the chamber from which steam enters the cylinder of an engine.

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steam-chest British  

noun

1. a chamber that encloses the slide valve of a steam engine and forms a manifold for the steam supply to the valve

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Etymology

Origin of steam chest

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

It will probably be found that the bushings are not of the right length, due to the alteration of the form of the steam chest by heat.

From Steam Turbines A Book of Instruction for the Adjustment and Operation of the Principal Types of this Class of Prime Movers by Collins, Hubert E. (Hubert Edwin)

The steam in the jacket should be received direct from the boiler, and should not be drawn from the jacket into the steam chest because the jacket reduces its temperature and condenses it.

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

In such a case additional oil should be fed to the steam chest until the valves are properly lubricated.

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

A. The lubricator is located in the cab so there is a gradual descent in the oil pipe from the lubricator to the steam chest.

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

The steam chest L is filled with steam at boiler pressure, which is being admitted to the narrow space back of the piston through the valve N, as indicated by the arrows.

From Steam Engines Machinery's Reference Series, Number 70 by Anonymous