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Definition of "governor" |
A governor, or speed limiter, is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine. A classic example is the centrifugal governor, also known as the Watt or fly-ball governor, which uses weights mounted on spring-loaded arms to determine how fast a shaft is spinning, and then uses proportional control to regulate the shaft speed. / a device connected to a rotating machine by which the speed-regulating system is automatically adjusted to maintain constant speed under various load conditions. |
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