Description
The different types of heat engines which use steam as working fluid and are used to produce motion, such as steam turbines and stationary steam engines, and their various components.
Alternative labels
steam heat engines
typology of steam engines
stationary steam engines
steam-powered engines
steam engine types
steam turbines
kinds of steam engine
steam heat engine
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Types of steam engines is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Steam plant operator: Steam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or industrial use. They monitor proceedings to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and perform tests to ensure quality.
Steam turbine operator: Steam turbine operators operate and maintain machinery which generates power. They ensure the safety of the operations and monitor operations to detect problems, and react to emergency situations.
Optional knowledge
Types of steam engines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Biogas technician: Biogas technicians work in the derivation of gas from organic matter and produced as landfill gas or digested gas. They operate equipment in biogas plants, perform tests and maintenance tasks, and take action in the event of a failure.
References
- Types of steam engines – ESCO
