. Supplement to Spons dictionary of engineering, civil, mechanical, military, and naval. The height of themain supports S is 33 ft. 7 in., and their weight,including the guides G, 245*5 tons. On the topof the standards S is fixed the entablature E, whichsupports the cylinder C, and this entablatureweighs 29 • 5 tons. The cylinder C is made in twolengths, each 8 ft. 2 in. in height, the two partsbeing united by bolts ; the internal diameter of thecylinder is 6 ft. 3 in., and the piston rod P 14 diameter, the cylinder with its cover weighing21*6 tons. The distribution of the steam withinth
. Supplement to Spons dictionary of engineering, civil, mechanical, military, and naval. The height of themain supports S is 33 ft. 7 in., and their weight,including the guides G, 245*5 tons. On the topof the standards S is fixed the entablature E, whichsupports the cylinder C, and this entablatureweighs 29 • 5 tons. The cylinder C is made in twolengths, each 8 ft. 2 in. in height, the two partsbeing united by bolts ; the internal diameter of thecylinder is 6 ft. 3 in., and the piston rod P 14 diameter, the cylinder with its cover weighing21*6 tons. The distribution of the steam withinthe cylinder is effected by means of two single equilibrium valves, the diameter of the admissionvalve being 13^ in., and that of the discharging valve 18 in.; these valves are operated by meansof rods and levers, which are brought down to within the reach of an attendant standing uponthe platform D, which is fixed at about 10 ft. above the level of the floor, and which affords a pro-tection from the heat of the forging. The area of the under side of the piston, deducting that of the. 1402.
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