Mechanical Engineering - Theory of machines - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of machines - Section 2 (Q.No. 12)
12.
When the speed of the engine fluctuates continuously above and below the mean speed, the governor is said to be
stable
unstable
isochronous
hunt
Answer: Option
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Kukku said:   6 years ago
Why not Unstable?

Vishal sehrawat said:   9 years ago
You are right @Vijay B. Patil.

Vijay B. Patil said:   1 decade ago
Hunting is the name given to a condition in which the speed of the engine controlled by the governor fluctuates continuously.

Above and below the mean speed. It is caused by a governor which is too sensitive and which, therefore, changes by large amount the supply of fuel to the engine.

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