Willans engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:establishedIn late 19th century
gptkbp:feature central crankshaft
multiple expansion cylinders
vertical cylinder arrangement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Willans engine
gptkbp:inventedBy Peter Willans
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rugby,_England
gptkb:Willans_&_Robinson
gptkbp:notableFor compact design
direct coupling to dynamos
high speed operation
gptkbp:powerSource steam
gptkbp:type reciprocating engine
gptkbp:usedBy marine vessels
early electric utilities
gptkbp:usedFor electricity generation
gptkbp:usedIn early power stations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peter_William_Willans
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7