Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use. |
Governor
A mechanism which limits or regulates the speed of a machine. Such devices prevent over-revving of an engine or are used to maintain a speed set by the control even under varying load. Governors can also control, in part, the changing of ratios in an automatic gear box. There are various forms of governor, but most depend on a degree of centrifugal force to provide the controlling force.
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