Woodward governor

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mechanical governor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Woodward governor
gptkbp:introducedIn 1870s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Amos_Woodward
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Fort_Collins,_Colorado,_USA
gptkb:Woodward,_Inc.
gptkbp:notableFeature mechanical feedback system
precision speed control
gptkbp:principle centrifugal force
gptkbp:replacedBy electronic governors
gptkbp:usedFor engine speed regulation
gptkbp:usedIn steam engines
diesel engines
gas engines
hydraulic turbines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EMD_645_engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6