Flyball Governor Interactive Display
Governor
Monday, December 01, 2014
Flyball Governors are used to maintain Engines or Turbines at a ``constant`` speed.
The faster the shaft is turned the farther out the balls will swing. Do to centrifugal force.
This motion is transmitted through linkage to close a valve supplying Steam or Fuel to an engine.
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Author: ephf
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