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What has the author James Tribe written?
James Tribe has written: 'Compound Corliss engines' -- subject(s): Corliss steam-engine, Steam-engines
Who invented the Corliss engine?
George Henry Corliss invented the Corliss engine in Providence, Rhode Island in 1849.
What was the amount of horsepower the Corliss engine generated?
The Corliss engine could produce 2,500 horsepower.
Aside from its size the Corliss steam engine was remarkable because it?
pg 270"The great Corliss steam engine in the Centennial's Machinery Hall was a contemporary masterpiece of this tradition in design. The largest and most powerful engine that had ever been built up to that time, it was installed at the exhibition to provide power for all the lathes, grinders, drills, weaving machines, printing presses, and other machinery displayed by the various exhibitors. It weighed altogether 1,700,000 pounds, yet so perfectly was it made that it worked almost as quietly and with as little vibration as a watch"So the answer would be:A. operated quietly
How fast could George stephonson's steam engine go?
George Stephenson's steam engine, the Rocket, could reach speeds of up to 29-30 miles per hour. This was considered a remarkable achievement during the early days of steam locomotives in the 19th century.
Why were technological innovations such as the corliss steam engine important during the late 19th century?
It helped to speed up production even more during the industrial revolution, and it also helped to lower the prices of production.
What type of combustion engine in the steam engine?
A steam engine is an external combustion engine. As the steam engine combusts outside of the engine itself.
What was the rotary steam engine?
A rotary steam engine was a fire engine basically
What is the birth name of Corliss Palmer?
Corliss Palmer's birth name is Martin, Corliss.
How is steam created in a steam engine?
Steam is created in a steam engine by heating water in a boiler until it turns into steam. The steam then builds up pressure, which is used to power the engine and drive machinery.
When was the steam engine improved?
the steam engine was improved in 1769.
A kind of engine that uses water steam?
A steam engine?
