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Centripetal Governors

Centripetal Governors. By: Mike Snyder. Objective: To provide information on how a centripetal governor works and why it is important. How It Works. Centripetal Governor is linked to the camshaft Once a certain speed is reached, centripetal force activates the governor

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Centripetal Governors

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  1. Centripetal Governors By: Mike Snyder Objective: To provide information on how a centripetal governor works and why it is important

  2. 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

  3. Centripetal Governors http://www.perr.com/tip5.html

  4. Why They are Needed • Used to maintain engine speed • Necessary so that the engine doesn’t run itself to death Why it’s Made of Plastic • Possibly because there is less friction between steel on plastic than steel on steel • Plastic is also lighter than steel

  5. 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

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