Model of balanced quadruple expansion engine

Working model of an inverted four-stage expansion marine engine as fitted to the SS 'Springwell' (1914), in glazed case on stand, consisting of 1) engine model 2) multi-collar thrust bearing 3)partially sectioned stern tube and propeller in stern frame 4) box of screws

Details

Category:
Marine Engines
Object Number:
1930-628
type:
model - representation and engine -power producing equipment
credit:
North Eastern Marine Engineering Company

Parts

Model of balanced quadruple expansion engine

Model of balanced quadruple expansion engine

Working model, scale 1:12, of an inverted four-stage expansion surface-condensing marine engine with Michell patent thrust bearings, reduction gear, and scale walkways, by the North Eastern Marien Engineering Co., Wallsend, 1914-1930

Measurements:
overall: 675 mm x 1165 mm x 580 mm,
Materials:
copper (alloy) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Object Number:
1930-628/1
type:
model - representation and engine -power producing equipment