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Piston and Slide valve

Shortcuts: Differences, Similarities, Jaccard Similarity Coefficient, References.

Difference between Piston and Slide valve

Piston vs. Slide valve

A piston is a component of reciprocating engines, reciprocating pumps, gas compressors and pneumatic cylinders, among other similar mechanisms. The slide valve is a rectilinear valve used to control the admission of steam into, and emission of exhaust from, the cylinder of a steam engine.

Similarities between Piston and Slide valve

Piston and Slide valve have 4 things in common (in Unionpedia): Poppet valve, Steam engine, Steam locomotive components, Valve.

Poppet valve

A poppet valve (also called mushroom valve) is a valve typically used to control the timing and quantity of gas or vapour flow into an engine.

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Steam engine

A steam engine is a heat engine that performs mechanical work using steam as its working fluid.

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Steam locomotive components

This is a glossary of the components found on typical steam locomotives.

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Valve

A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways.

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Piston and Slide valve Comparison

Piston has 51 relations, while Slide valve has 17. As they have in common 4, the Jaccard index is 5.88% = 4 / (51 + 17).

References

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