Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #587 (Set 13)

The principal characteristic of an isochronous governor is it will __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — maintain a constant speed with variations of load

An isochronous governor maintains a constant, zero-droop engine speed regardless of load variations by utilizing internal compensation to reset the pilot valve after load adjustments.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.