Question 236Motor Plants - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passAdjustments to the compensating needle valve in a hydraulic governor should be made with the engine at _______________.
Ahalf-speed and normal temperature
Bmaximum power at a normal load
Cnormal operating temperature without a load
Dmaximum power and load under normal conditions
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) normal operating temperature without a load. The adjustment of the compensating needle valve in a hydraulic governor should be done with the engine at normal operating temperature without a load. This allows the governor to be properly calibrated and adjusted without the influence of engine load or speed variations. Making the adjustments at half-speed, maximum power, or under load could lead to improper settings that may not function correctly under normal operating conditions. The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the ideal conditions for properly adjusting the compensating needle valve in a hydraulic governor.
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