Engine General (Supplementary) USCG Question #603 (Set 10)

Concerning governor speed-droop, what statement is true?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — If speed droop is permanent, the prime mover's final speed is different for each amount of loading.

Permanent speed droop is a governor characteristic where the steady-state speed of the prime mover decreases as the load increases. This allows for stable load sharing between multiple units operating in parallel, as each unit settles at a unique speed corresponding to its specific load percentage.

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