Early builders of stationary steam engines considered that horizontal cylinders would be subject to excessive wear. Their engines were therefore arranged with the piston axis in vertical position. In time the horizontal arrangement became more popular, allowing compact, but powerful engines to be fitted in smaller spaces.
Early builders of stationary steam engines c.onsidered that horizontal. cylinders would be subject to excessive wear. Their engines were therefore ?arranged with the piston axis in vertical position. In time the h,orizontal arrangement became more popular, allowing compact, but powerful engines to be fitted in smaller spaces.