Machine Dynamics Multiple Choice Questions on “Hartung Governor”.
1. If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be
a) stable
b) unstable
c) isochronous
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c
Clarification: If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be isochronous.
A spring controlled governor is said to be stable if the controlling force line when produced intersects the Y-axis below the origin.
If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be unstable.
2. If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be unstable.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Clarification: A spring controlled governor is said to be stable if the controlling force line when produced intersects the Y-axis below the origin.
If the controlling force line for a spring controlled governor when produced intersects the Y-axis at the origin, then the governor is said to be unstable.
3. The relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation (r) for a stable spring controlled governor is
a) Fc = ar + b
b) Fc = ar – b
c) Fc = ar
d) Fc = a/r + b
Answer: b
Clarification: The relation between the controlling force (FC) and the radius of rotation (r) for the stability of spring controlled governors is given by the following equation
FC = a.r – b
4. A spring controlled governor is said to be unstable, if the relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation(r) is Fc = ar
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Clarification: A governor is said to be unstable and the relation between the controlling force and the radius of
rotation is, therefore
FC = a.r + b
5. When the relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation (r) for a spring controlled governor is Fc = ar + b, then the governor will be
a) stable
b) unstable
c) isochronous
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Clarification: A governor is said to be unstable and the relation between the controlling force and the radius of
rotation is, therefore
FC = a.r + b
6. A Hartnell governor has its controlling force (Fc) given by Fc = ar + b, where r is the radius of rotation and a and b are constants. The governor becomes isochronous when
a) a is + ve and b = 0
b) a = 0 and b is +ve
c) a is +ve and b is -ve
d) a is +ve and b is also +ve
Answer: a
Clarification: None
7. Calculate the vertical of a Watt governor when it rotates at 60 r.p.m.
a) 0.248 m
b) 0.248 m
c) 0.448 m
d) 0.548 m
Answer: a
Clarification: Given : N1 = 60 r.p.m. ; N2 = 61 r.p.m.
Initial
We know that initial ,
h1 = 895/(N1)2
= 895/602 = 0.248 m
8. The power of a governor is the work done at
a) the governor balls for change of speed
b) the sleeve for zero change of speed
c) the sleeve for a given rate of change of change
d) each governor ball for given percentage change of speed
Answer: c
Clarification: Power of Governor: The work done by the governor on the sleeve to its equilibrium position for the fractional change in speed of governor is known as power of governor.
It is actually a work done. Power = Main force × Sleeve movement.
9. In a governor, if the equilibrium speed is constant for all radii of rotation of balls, the governor is said to be
a) Stable
b) unstable
c) inertial
d) isochronous
Answer: d
Clarification: The governor is said to be Isochronous if the equilibrium speed is constant for all radii of rotation of balls.
10. A governor is said to be isochronous when the equilibrium speed is
a) variable for different radii of rotation of governor balls
b) constant for all radii of rotation of the balls within the working range
c) constant for particular radii of rotation of governor balls
d) constant for only one radius of rotation of governor balls
Answer: b
Clarification: Isochronism in governor means constant equilibrium speed for all the radii of rotation.