Regulator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004764",
  "term": "Regulator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A control lever in a steam locomotive that governs the admission of steam from the boiler to the cylinders, thereby controlling the engine's power and speed. Moving the regulator opens or closes a valve, allowing more or less steam to flow. This mechanism is operated by the locomotive engineer.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "rule"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Regler",
    "es": "regulador",
    "fr": "régulateur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/regulator/"
}