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This apparatus is designed to study the operating principles and performance characteristics of various centrifugal governors, including the Porter, Proell, and Hartnell types. It allows students to investigate how these mechanical regulators maintain a constant engine speed by balancing centrifugal force with a controlling force, such as gravity or spring tension. The unit features interchangeable governors and a variable-speed DC motor drive, allowing for continuous manual adjustment of rotational speed with real-time RPM display on an LCD. The centrifugal masses and spring preloads are adjustable, enabling the measurement of characteristic curves that show the relationship between sleeve height, radius of rotation, and speed. A protective cover ensures safe operation during experiments. Its primary application is in mechanical and automotive engineering education for teaching control systems and engine dynamics. The key benefit is the hands-on analysis of governor behavior, enabling students to plot performance curves, understand the concepts of sensitivity and stability, and grasp the fundamental role of governors in regulating machinery such as engines and turbines.