An engine is equipped with the overspeed trip similar to that shown in the illustration. The throw out weight is designed to run at 900 RPM and trip...

Question

An engine is equipped with the overspeed trip similar to that shown in the illustration.  The throw out weight is designed to run at 900 RPM and trip out at 10% overspeed. However, the overspeed trip is currently activating at 930  RPM.  In order to correct this problem, __________ .

Accepted Answer

increase compression on spring #12

Engine 2014: Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers

An engine is equipped with the overspeed trip similar to that shown in the illustration. The throw out weight is designed to run at 900 RPM and trip out at 10% overspeed. However, the overspeed trip is currently activating at 930 RPM. In order to correct this problem, __________ .

More Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers questions