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

• Rotating weights are pushed out which lets off on the throttle

• The engine slows to a safe speed

Centripetal Governors

http://www.perr.com/tip5.html

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

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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