Engineering · Diesel — Governor
The governor on a diesel engine functions to:
- AControl engine speed by regulating the amount of fuel injected✓ Correct
- BMaintain constant cooling water temperature
- CLimit the maximum cylinder pressure
- DTime the exhaust valves
Explanation
A governor senses speed and adjusts the fuel rack/injection quantity to hold the set speed under varying load, and prevents overspeed.
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