As with the double expansion engine, if space is at a premium, then two smaller cylinders may be used for the low pressure stage.
The image to the right shows an animation of a triple expansion engine.
Her propulsion system consisted of two vertical 3-cylinder triple expansion engines.
However, the Orlandos were the first class of cruiser to use the triple expansion engine.
The ship had triple expansion engines that could generate 5,000 horsepower.
The ships were powered by two sets of 3-cylinder triple expansion engines, each in its own engine room.
Her propulsion system consisted of two horizontal 2-cylinder double expansion engines.
Their machinery system consisted of 2-shaft 4-cylinder vertical triple expansion engines.
They built the first triple expansion engine to be used on the Great Lakes.
The four ships were powered by two 3-cylinder single expansion engines.