Corliss valve gear

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf valve gear
gptkbp:category mechanical engineering
steam technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Corliss valve gear
gptkbp:improves steam engine efficiency
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:George_Henry_Corliss
1849
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:George_Henry_Corliss
gptkbp:notableFor rotary valves
separate admission and exhaust valves
gptkbp:patent 1849
gptkbp:replacedBy slide valve
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:steam_locomotive
stationary steam engines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Henry_Corliss
gptkb:George_H._Corliss
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7