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NISHANT KUMAR
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RM2R01-26
Governors
The function of the governor system
Governors
The governor spring is attached to the
GOVERNORS
Governors are usually of the following
types:
Air-vane (pneumatic)
Mechanical (centrifugal)
Vacuum
Governors
Governors serve three basic purposes: Maintain a speed selected by the operator which is
within the range of the governor.
Governors
Generally governors are used to
Example
The governor on
your lawnmower
maintains the
selected engine
speed even when
you mow through a
clump of high grass
or when you mow
over no grass at all.
Pneumatic Governors
Sometimes
called air-vane
governors, they
are operated by
the stream of air
flow created by
the cooling fins
of the flywheel.
Air-Vane Governor
When the engine experiences sudden
Centrifugal Governor
Sometimes referred
to as a mechanical
governor, it uses
pivoted flyweights
that are attached to
a revolving shaft or
gear driven by the
engine.
Mechanical Governor
With this system, governor rpm is always
Mechanical Governor
If the engine is subjected to a sudden
Vacuum Governors
Located between the carburetor and the
intake manifold.
It senses changes in intake manifold
pressure (vacuum).
Vacuum Governors
As engine speed increases or decreases
Hunting
Hunting is a condition whereby the engine
Stability
Stability is the ability to maintain a desired
Sensitivity
Sensitivity is the percent of speed
Summary
Small engine governors are used to:
Maintain selected engine speed.
Prevent over-speeding.
Limit high and low speeds.
Summary
The governor must have stability and