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2. Boiler design - Wikipedia

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   Sections of a steam locomotive showing the many fire-tubes which carry the hot gases of the fire through the boiler to heat the water and so create steam. Boiler design is the process of designing boilers used for various purposes. The main function of a boiler is to heat water to generate steam.

3. Piston valve (steam engine) - Wikipedia

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   Diagram of cylinder and piston valve. The valve is next opened by moving it to the right, allowing the clear space in the middle of the valve to align with the channel in the cylinder above it. Piston valves are one form of valve used to control the flow of steam within a steam engine or locomotive.

4. Cutoff (steam engine) - Wikipedia

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   In a steam engine, cutoff is the point in the piston stroke at which the inlet valve is closed. On a steam locomotive, the cutoff is controlled by the reversing gear.. The point at which the inlet valve closes and stops the entry of steam into the cylinder from the boiler plays a crucial role in the control of a steam engine.

5. File:Steam engine slide-valve cylinder animation.svg - Wikipedia

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6. Category:Steam boiler components - Wikipedia

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7. File:Woolnough boiler, circulation diagram (Steam Car ...

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8. Boiler (power generation) - Wikipedia

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   The steam generator or steam boiler is an integral component of a steam engine when considered as a prime mover. However it needs to be treated separately, as to some extent a variety of generator types can be combined with a variety of engine units. A boiler incorporates a firebox or furnace in order to burn the fuel and generate heat.

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