Ramsbottom safety valve

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf safety valve
gptkbp:category locomotive parts
steam engine components
gptkbp:feature lever mechanism
paired valves
prevents tampering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ramsbottom safety valve
gptkbp:introduced 1855
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:John_Ramsbottom
gptkbp:material brass
iron
gptkbp:notable_for improved safety
balanced design
reduced risk of sticking
gptkbp:replacedBy earlier simple lever safety valves
gptkbp:used_in British railways
gptkbp:usedFor steam locomotives
stationary steam engines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Ramsbottom
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7