DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A GOVERNOR TEST DEVICE TO ANALYZE THE EFFECT OF SPEED VARIATION ON CENTRIFUGAL FORCE

Abstract

A governor is a mechanical control device that functions to maintain engine speed stability through a response mechanism to changes in centrifugal force. This study aims to design and develop a governor test device to analyze the effect of rotational speed variation on centrifugal force, both visually and measurably. The research process includes literature review, device design using CAD software, physical fabrication, and experimental testing at various rotational speeds (RPM). The data collected involves the displacement of the governor sleeve (ball position), which is directly proportional to the magnitude of the centrifugal force. The test results show that the higher the speed, the greater the centrifugal force generated, as indicated by the increased radial distance of the ball from the axis of rotation. This research contributes as a practical learning tool to understand the working principles of governors and their applications in mechanical control systems.