uniflow

Adjective

Meaning

(of an engine) In which the gas mixture enters at one end of the cylinder controlled by the piston and the exhaust exits at the other.

(of a steam engine) In which steam flows in one direction only in each half of the cylinder.

Examples

The uniflow opposed-piston engine uses two pistons in one cylinder with the combustion cavity in the middle and gas in- and outlets at the ends. Source: Internet

The aim of the uniflow is to remedy this defect and improve efficiency by providing an additional port uncovered by the piston at the end of each stroke making the steam flow only in one direction. Source: Internet

The Quasiturbine is a new type of uniflow rotary steam engine. Source: Internet

The Quasiturbine is a uniflow rotary steam engine where steam intakes in hot areas, while exhausting in cold areas. Source: Internet

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