Double-Acting Cylinders

Basics

• A type of Cylinder where both sides can be used
• For example a steam engine where both the pushrod side and what would traditionallly be the "pistion head" side are used
• Increases efficiency + power desity

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Single-And Double-Acting Cylinders
• A link describing the possiblle usage of this tech on ICE's and the advantages/challenges of doiing so
• A quora page describing the possiblle usage of this tech on ICE's