USCG USCG Motor
Set 2 • Question #154 of 382
Launch Interactive Practice Room When the prime movers of two paralleled generators are equipped with mechanical-hydraulic governors, and are operating within their designed range, the unit with the least amount of speed droop will __________.
A
pick up more of any increase in load
✓ Correct Answer
B
pick up less of any increase in load
C
share an equal amount of any increase in load
D
drop an equal amount of any decrease in load
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Motor Plants (Diesel Engineering), regarding 'When the prime movers of two paralleled generators are equipped with mechanical-hydraulic governors, and are operating within their designed range, the unit with the least amount of speed droop will', the correct operational principle is: 'pick up more of any increase in load'.
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