Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #944 (Set 20)

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the operating function of the governor shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0096

USCG Exam Illustration MO-0096
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration MO-0096
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Excess oil under high-pressure is released from the spring loaded accumulators to the sump.

Spring-loaded accumulators in hydraulic governors maintain steady internal operating pressure while discharging excess high-pressure oil back to the sump during rapid control shifts or stabilization transients.

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