AbstractBy the introduction of an insulating liner, the efficiency of a low pressure reciprocating steam engine has been increased and fuel consumption reduced by some 28 per cent.Keywordsinsulating linerpiston steam engine‘O’-ring sealPTFEefficiencyGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. Law R. J. James Watt and the separate condenser. Science Museum monograph, 1969.
