In lieu of a piston the steam turns a turbine ~ see link below .
Engines generate power by burning fuel (like gasoline or diesel) to create controlled explosions. These explosions push pistons, which then turn a crankshaft to create mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used to power the vehicle or machine.
steam engines
Well first, more pistons means more exploding. That means more power is transfered to the wheels.
Internal combustion engines work by burning a mixture of fuel and air inside a combustion chamber. This creates a controlled explosion that pushes pistons, which then turn a crankshaft to generate power. The power produced is used to move the vehicle or machinery.
Thermal power plants primarily use steam turbines powered by the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal, natural gas, or oil, to generate electricity. While some thermal plants may use diesel engines for specific applications, such as peaking power plants or backup generation, they are not the mainstay of thermal power generation. Diesel engines are more commonly associated with smaller-scale power generation or emergency backup systems rather than large thermal power facilities.
They are the Pistons Horse = Horse power
It's not worth it because of vibration and balance issues. To get the power of today's cars it would shake violently and put an undo amount of stress on the drive shaft. This was already done by Cadillac and Buick - and they switched away from the design because of these problems.
Factories, cars, nuclear power plants, tree consuming, engines, etc.
I'm guessing that you meant mileage. If so, mileage can only go so high with internal combustion engines (gas engines). This is because gas is injected into the engine valves, ignited by the spark plugs, explodes, and pushes the pistons, which in turn cranks the driveshaft, providing power. Without enough or any gas, the pistons are not pushed by the explosions of the gas.
The primary difference between KTM 1 and KTM 2 pistons lies in their design and intended use. KTM 1 pistons are typically designed for lower displacement engines or applications requiring less power, while KTM 2 pistons are built for higher performance and displacement, delivering increased power output. Additionally, KTM 2 pistons may feature enhancements in materials and design to withstand higher stress and temperatures, making them suitable for more demanding riding conditions.
Harry L. Solberg has written: 'Elementary heat power' -- subject(s): Heat, Heat-engines, Power-plants
Steam turbines are external combustion engines.