Walschaerts valve gear

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:starship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Flying_Scotsman
gptkbp:adapted_into various applications
various locomotive types
different gauges
gptkbp:allows reversibility
gptkbp:can_be_used_with superheaters
gptkbp:consists_of linkage system
gptkbp:controls steam admission
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Sylvain_Walschaerts
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:enables better steam distribution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Walschaerts valve gear
gptkbp:improves engine efficiency
gptkbp:includes eccentric crank
gptkbp:influenced subsequent valve gear designs
gptkbp:introduced 1844
gptkbp:is_associated_with high-speed locomotives
gptkbp:is_characterized_by four-bar linkage
gptkbp:is_compatible_with various cylinder arrangements
various steam cycles
gptkbp:is_considered a standard design
gptkbp:is_documented_in technical manuals
engineering literature
gptkbp:is_effective_against steam efficiency
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by gptkb:benchmark
cost-effectiveness
other valve systems
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:railway_line
heritage railways
gptkbp:is_influential_in railway technology
gptkbp:is_integrated_with modern control systems
gptkbp:is_often_used_in modern steam locomotives
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:railway_line
locomotive mechanics
locomotive engineering history
gptkbp:is_recognized_by railway historians
a significant innovation
a key development in rail transport.
gptkbp:is_recognized_for reliability
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:Stephenson_valve_gear
gptkbp:is_studied_in mechanical engineering courses
mechanical efficiency
gptkbp:is_tested_for durability
field conditions
railway applications
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:is_used_for locomotive propulsion
gptkbp:is_used_in freight locomotives
railway locomotives
locomotive restoration
steam traction engines
gptkbp:is_utilized_in passenger trains
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Sylvain_Walschaerts
gptkbp:operates gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:provides variable valve timing
gptkbp:relationship other systems
gptkbp:requires maintenance
gptkbp:suitable_for gptkb:architect
other valve gears
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:railway_line