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Section 5: Governors

Task 36.) Define theory and principles of governor operation

a Isochronous or droop control of prime mover
b Parallel operation or stand alone
c Mag pick up calculation
d Gain, stability, and droop adjustments
e Torque requirements
f Mechanical, angle, and throw of actuator linkage
g Linear and non-linear adjustments

Reference:
EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida:
Electrical Generating Systems Association. Chapter 7

Task 37.) Identify basic types of governors

a Mechanical
b Hydro-mechanical
c Electrical
--analog and digital
--forward and reverse acting
d Type is dependent up application and cost

Reference:
EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida:
Electrical Generating Systems Association. Chapter 7

Task 38.) Adjust and set governor parameters

a Set rate of speed
b Set idle
c Set start fuel limit
d Set droop
e Set gain
f Set stability
g Set reset
h Adjust linkage

Reference:
EGSA (2015). On-Site Power Generation Reference Book, Fifth Edition. Boca Raton, Florida:
Electrical Generating Systems Association. Chapters 7

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