Features
Visualization of the effect of centrifugal force1
How various centrifugal systems work1
Determination of characteristic curves and setting curves of different centrifugal governors
Centrifugal governors use the properties of centrifugal force to regulate the speed of a machine. Due to centrifugal force, a rotating flyweight mass has the tendency to move away from the axis of rotation and is prevented by counteracting mechanisms. These mechanisms are differentiated into those governors that use weights and those that use springs. Corresponding kinematics cause a deflection proportional to the rotational speed to occur on the governor. Via an actuator, this affects the energy supplied to the machine, thereby regulating the machine's speed. Tesca Centrifugal Governor Apparatus experimental unit presents centrifugal systems that demonstrate the different principles of operation of both weight and spring-based governors.
The housing holds the drive with electronically controlled motor. The speed is infinitely variable with a 10-turn potentiometer and displayed digitally. The governors are inserted into a chuck on the drive. Centrifugal masses, sleeve forces and spring preload can be varied using the accessories supplied, depending on the governor. The stroke can be read on markings on the governor shaft. A transparent protective cover above the rotating centrifugal governor ensures safety: operation is only possible when the protective cover is properly attached. The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a step-by-step guide through the experiments.

Specifications
How centrifugal systems work
Three different centrifugal governors: Porter, Proell and Hartnell governors
Versatile range of variations on the governors: adjustment of the centrifugal mass, the sleeve force and the spring preload
Stepless    adjustment    of    speed    via    a potentiometer
Drive with DC motor
Digital speed indicator
Protective cover with electronic coupling to the drive ensures safe operation
Technical Specifications
DC motor:
Max. power 35W
Max. speed 6000min-1
Speed regulation 60...400min-1
Proell governor:
Sleeve mass 3x 100g
Centrifugal mass 2x 150g
Porter governor:
Sleeve mass 3x 100g
Centrifugal mass 2x 400g
Hartnell governor:
Centrifugal mass 2x 400g 
2 compression springs, adjustable spring preload

Measuring range
-  Speed: 0...600min-1

Experiments
kinetics  and  kinematics  of  the  following centrifugal systems
Porter governor
Proell governor
Hartnell governor
Adjustment of centrifugal governors
Recording the governor characteristic curves and setting curves
Calculation  of  the  structural  design  and adjustment of different governors

Scope of Delivery
1 experimental unit
3 centrifugal governors
1 set of tools and weights
1 set of instructional materials