COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR
1. Q. When steam is first turned on, what must it pass through before entering the compressor?
A. The compressor governor.
2. Q. What does Fig. 1 represent?
A. This shows a sectional view of the SF compressor governor in open position.
3. Q. What is the duty of the compressor governor?
A. To automatically regulate the main reservoir pressure by controlling the steam to the compressor.
4. Q. How are the regulating portions of the governor designated?
A. The one having two pipe connections and a light regulating spring is known as the excess pressure head; the other, with a single pipe connection and heavy regulating spring, as the maximum pressure head.
5. Q. When does the excess pressure head control the flow of steam to the compressor?