The steam engine ship's engine parts include the boiler, which generates steam, the piston and cylinder that convert steam pressure into mechanical motion, and the condenser that cools exhaust steam back into water.

Steam Engine Ship Key Specifications:

- Size: Varies (typically 50-300 meters in length, 10-50 meters in width)

- Engine Type: Reciprocating or turbine steam engine

- Power Output: 500 HP to 10,000+ HP

- Boiler Pressure: 150-300 psi (pounds per square inch)

- Fuel: Coal or oil-fired

- Buoyancy: Displacement-based, dependent on hull design and cargo load

- Hull Material: Steel or iron (historical), modern variants may use advanced alloys

Steam Engine Parts Key Specifications:

- Piston Material: Cast iron or steel

- Cylinder Material: Cast iron with precision machining

- Valve Gear: Corrosion-resistant metals (e.g., brass, bronze)

- Lubrication Oil Viscosity: SAE 30-50 (dependent on operating temperature)

- Boiler Material: High-grade steel with heat-resistant coatings

- Gasket Material: Asbestos (historical), modern alternatives like graphite or ceramic fiber

- Fasteners: High-tensile steel bolts and rivets

- Piping Material: Copper or steel for steam lines

- Pressure Gauge Rating: Calibrated to exceed max boiler pressure by 50%