Centripetal Governors

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Centripetal Governors

• By Mike Snyder

Objective To provide information on how a
centripetal governor works and why it is
important
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How It Works

• Centripetal Governor is linked to the camshaft
• Once a certain speed is reached, centripetal
  force activates the governor
• Rotating weights are pushed out which lets off on
  the throttle
• The engine slows to a safe speed

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Centripetal Governors
http//www.perr.com/tip5.html
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Why They are Needed

• Used to maintain engine speed
• Necessary so that the engine doesnt run itself
  to death

Why its Made of Plastic

• Possibly because there is less friction between
  steel on plastic than steel on steel
• Plastic is also lighter than steel

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Conclusion

• Governors are very important to maintaining an
  efficient engine
• Important in preserving the life of an engine

Sources
http//www.generatorservices.com/gsi/governor.html
http//www.perr.com/tip5.html http//pasture.ecn.
purdue.edu/abe201/engines