Barring engine
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barring-engine-250-803515
title:
Barring engine
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A barring engine is a small engine that forms part of the installation of a large engine, and is used to turn the main engine to a favourable position from which it can be started. If the main engine has stopped close to its dead centre it is unable to restart itself. Barring may also be done to turn the engine over slowly (unloaded) for maintenance, or to prevent belt drives being left too long in one position and taking a "set". Originally they were used to turn stationary steam engines to a p
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barring_engine
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2021-12-17T07:36:57Z
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