Precision, Measurement & Control
Centrifugal governor
A centrifugal governor senses rotation speed through the outward movement of revolving masses. Linkages use that movement to adjust a valve or other control, helping regulate engine speed.
About this artifact
A centrifugal governor senses rotation speed through the outward movement of revolving masses. Linkages use that movement to adjust a valve or other control, helping regulate engine speed.
Sources & image credits
Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Centrifugal_governor.png
Creator: R. Routledge
License: Public domain
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