clearance of piston
1Piston valves — are an integral part of the cylinder arrangement of a steam locomotive. They control the admission and exhaustion of steam from the cylinders, enabling a locomotive to move under its own power. Design principles When on the move, a steam… …
2Clearance — Clear ance (kl[=e]r ans), n. 1. The act of clearing; as, to make a thorough clearance. [1913 Webster] 2. A certificate that a ship or vessel has been cleared at the customhouse; permission to sail. [1913 Webster] Every ship was subject to seizure …
3Clearance space — Clearance Clear ance (kl[=e]r ans), n. 1. The act of clearing; as, to make a thorough clearance. [1913 Webster] 2. A certificate that a ship or vessel has been cleared at the customhouse; permission to sail. [1913 Webster] Every ship was subject… …
4clearance — A given amount of space between two parts such as between piston and cylinder, bearing and journal , etc. Also see bearing clearance front wheel tire clearance ground clearance control ground clearance lateral clearance lateral tire cl …
5piston slap — The condition caused by too much clearance between the piston and the cylinder walls. The piston rattles or slaps against the wall of the cylinder. It makes a hollow, muffled, bell like sound …
6clearance volume — The space enclosed by the cylinder head and the piston when it at top dead center (TDC) in a reciprocating engine. This is the volume of the combustion chamber …
7clearance volume — The space above a piston when it is at the top dead center …
8piston ring side clearance — The space between the sides of the ring and the ring lands …
9side clearance — See piston ring side clearance ring side clearance …
10ring side clearance — See piston ring side clearance …
