Corliss valve gear

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf valve gear
gptkbp:allows variable timing
gptkbp:composedOf valves
levers
linkages
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:George_Corliss
gptkbp:developedBy 19th century
gptkbp:features automatic cut-off
gptkbp:hasContent complexity
reduced fuel consumption
gptkbp:hasTheme widely adopted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corliss valve gear
gptkbp:improves efficiency
gptkbp:influenced steam locomotive design
gptkbp:is mechanical device
gptkbp:isActiveIn research papers
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith steam power
steam technology
gptkbp:isAvenueFor different applications
gptkbp:isBasedOn reciprocating motion
gptkbp:isCompatibleWith various engine types
gptkbp:isConsidered an innovation
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn engineering literature
gptkbp:isEngagedIn museums
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy performance metrics
efficiency improvements
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy technological advancements
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith modern machinery
gptkbp:isKnownFor high performance
gptkbp:isLocatedIn various industries
gptkbp:isNear electrical device
gptkbp:isNotedFor reliability
its contribution to engineering
gptkbp:isPartOf historical machinery
steam engine design
other valve gears
historical engineering developments
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy engineering societies
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor a significant invention
gptkbp:isReferencedIn technical manuals
gptkbp:isStudiedIn mechanical engineering
gptkbp:isSubjectTo maintenance
gptkbp:isTestedFor performance optimization
gptkbp:isTrainedIn engineering studies
gptkbp:isUsedFor mechanical advantage
gptkbp:isUsedIn industrial applications
locomotives
marine engines
stationary engines
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn power generation
gptkbp:isVisitedBy engineers
gptkbp:replacedBy modern valve gear
gptkbp:usedIn steam engines
gptkbp:wasPartOf the late 1800s