Stephenson valve gear

GPTKB entity

Statements (14)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walschaerts_valve_gear
gptkb:Walschaerts
gptkbp:allows control of steam admission
gptkbp:consists_of a combination of levers and rods
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:George_Stephenson
gptkbp:developed_by early 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Stephenson valve gear
gptkbp:is_noted_for its simplicity and reliability
gptkbp:operated_by linking the piston rod to the valve
gptkbp:provides variable cut-off
gptkbp:replaced_by more advanced valve gears
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:railway_line