governor mechanism
1Governor (device) — For other uses, see governor (disambiguation). 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… …
2Governor General of Canada — Viceroy Federal …
3governor — I (Roget s IV) n. 1. [An administrator] Syn. director, presiding officer, ruler; see administrator . 2. [Chief executive of a major political division] Syn. executive head of a state, provincial magistrate, territorial executive, local executive …
4governor weight — A centrifugal advance mechanism or advance weight …
5Lieutenant Governor of Indiana — The Lieutenant Governor of Indiana is elected on the same ticket as the Governor in a statewide election every four years. The Lieutenant Governor serves President of the Indiana State Senate during his term. uccessionThe Lieutenant Governor of… …
6isochronous governor — noun : a governor that maintains the same speed in the mechanism controlled regardless of the load …
7regulator — /reg yeuh lay teuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that regulates. 2. Horol. a. an adjustable device in a clock or a watch for making it go faster or slower. b. a master clock, usually of great accuracy, against which other clocks are checked. 3. Mach …
8Constant Speed Drive — Mechanism CSDs are mainly used on airliner and military aircraft jet engines to drive the alternating current (AC) electrical generator. In order to produce the proper voltage at a constant AC frequency, usually 3 phase 115 VAC at 400 Hz, a… …
9ECONOMIC AFFAIRS — THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… …
10Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
