Gresley conjugated valve gear
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
valve gear
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| gptkbp:allows |
better steam distribution
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
LNER
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
locomotive power output
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:Sir_Nigel_Gresley
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| gptkbp:enhances |
locomotive efficiency
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| gptkbp:features |
double-acting cylinders
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| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1920s
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gresley conjugated valve gear
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| gptkbp:improves |
valve timing
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| gptkbp:isA |
mechanical system
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| gptkbp:isAvenueFor |
performance metrics
various locomotive types modern steam engines |
| gptkbp:isCompatibleWith |
various steam engine configurations
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| gptkbp:isConsidered |
a significant advancement
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| gptkbp:isDesignedFor |
maximize efficiency
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| gptkbp:isDocumentedIn |
engineering literature
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| gptkbp:isEngagedIn |
museums
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| gptkbp:isEnhancedBy |
enthusiasts
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| gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy |
design efficiency
engineers |
| gptkbp:isInfluencedBy |
railway engineering
mechanical linkages |
| gptkbp:isIntegratedWith |
locomotive controls
|
| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
high-speed performance
improve acceleration |
| gptkbp:isLocatedIn |
British_Railways_locomotives
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| gptkbp:isNotedFor |
reliability
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| gptkbp:isPartOf |
railway heritage
locomotive design locomotive performance optimization other valve gear systems steam locomotive technology locomotive engineering history |
| gptkbp:isRecognizedFor |
its engineering excellence
an innovation in valve gear design |
| gptkbp:isReferencedIn |
historical texts
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| gptkbp:isStudiedIn |
mechanical engineering courses
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| gptkbp:isSubjectTo |
maintenance requirements
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| gptkbp:isTestedFor |
efficiency
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| gptkbp:isTrainedIn |
performance standards
railway trials locomotive trials |
| gptkbp:isUsedBy |
railway engineers
control steam flow enhance power delivery |
| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
gptkb:A4_Pacific_locomotives
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| gptkbp:isUtilizedFor |
railway companies
|
| gptkbp:isUtilizedIn |
high-speed trains
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| gptkbp:isVisitedBy |
earlier valve gear systems
British_engineers |
| gptkbp:reduces |
wear on components
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| gptkbp:requires |
precise engineering
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
steam locomotives
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