Which Is the Dead Weight Governor?

Porter governor is dead weight loaded type of gravity controlled centrifugal governor. It is similar to the Watt governor with slight modification. When a heavy central load is attached to the sleeve of the Watt governor, it becomes a porter governor.

Which is loaded type governor?

In the gravity-loaded governors, a central load is attached to the sleeve, which slides on the spindle. There is a force of friction between the loaded sleeve and the spindle. The frictional force acts downwards when the sleeve moves up and acts upwards when the sleeve moves down.

What are three types of governors?

Types of Governors
  • Mechanical or centrifugal governor.
  • Pneumatic governor.
  • Hydraulic governor.
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