Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The theoretical indicator diagram of a simple steam engine is based upon the assumption that

There is no pressure drop due to condensation
All of these
Steam is admitted at boiler pressure and exhausted at condenser pressure
The expansion (or compression) of the steam is hyperbolic

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Steam Boilers, Engines, Nozzles and Turbines
The function of a valve rod is

To provide simple harmonic motion to the D-slide valve
To convert reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion of the crank
To provide reciprocating motion to the slide valve
To convert rotary motion of the crankshaft into to and fro motion of the valve rod

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