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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.

 

Categories: Steam Engines Turbines Collection
Tags: Interactive

Author: ephf
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