Lars Josefsson. Steamesteem

Boiler glossary Q


QUADRANT -- A slotted segmental guide through which an adjusting lever works. It is provided with means for locating the lever in any desired angular position. See link-motion.
QUADRUPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE -- A steam engine in which the steam is expanded successively in four cylinders of increasing size, all working on the same crankshaft. Occasionally with two low-pressure cylinders. Consequently five cylinders but expansion in four steps.
QUALITY CONTROL -- A form of inspection involving sampling of parts in a mathematical manner to determine whether or not the entire production run is acceptable, a specified number of defective parts being permissible.
QUARTER -- The upper part of a vessel's sides near the stern.
QUICK-BREAK SWITCH -- A switch having a spring or other device to produce a quick break, independently of the operator.
QUICK-REVOLUTION ENGINES -- A term formerly applied to high-speed steam-engines direct-coupled to generators.

 

 

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