ngăn kéo hơi
Definition
- Noun:
- Steam chest: A chamber or compartment in a steam engine that receives steam from the boiler and distributes it to the cylinder(s) via valves. Its primary function is to control the admission and exhaust of steam to drive the piston.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Hơi nước từ nồi hơi đi vào ngăn kéo hơi trước khi đến xi-lanh. (Steam from the boiler enters the steam chest before reaching the cylinder.)
- Van trượt được đặt bên trong ngăn kéo hơi để điều khiển dòng hơi. (The slide valve is located inside the steam chest to control the steam flow.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly technical and specific to steam engine machinery. It is not used in everyday modern contexts outside of historical, mechanical, or engineering discussions about steam power.
Variants and Related Words
- Buồng hơi: Steam chamber (a more general term for a chamber containing steam).
- Van hơi: Steam valve (a key component often associated with the steam chest).
Synonyms
- Steam chest: The direct and standard technical translation.
- Steam distributor: A descriptive synonym highlighting its function.
Notes on Usage
- "Ngăn kéo hơi" is a compound technical noun. It is not used idiomatically or in common phrases. Its meaning is fixed within the domain of steam engine technology.