Abstract:The Friction of Locomotive Slide-Valves." Ry JOHS AUDLEY FREDERICK ASPISALL, M. Inst. C.E. THE attention of the Author has been drawn to the fact that few, if any, trustworthy data exist of the friction of slide-valves under steam. Hence he was led to make experiments on locomotives, with a view of ascertaining whether the amount of slide-valve friction was as great as it is commonly assumed to be. The only previous investigations of the friction of slide-valves with which the Author is acquainted are as follo… Show more
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