Quick Answer: The Engine Speed Control Apparatus is a scale-model engine driven by compressed air, used to show the problems of regulating the speed of rotating machines. A motorised valve regulates the speed while a d.c. generator on the output loads the engine.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Scale-model engine driven by compressed air (air supply not included)
Motorised valve for regulating engine speed under load
D.c. generator on the engine output provides the load
Shows the problems of speed control, especially in non-linear control systems
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Engine
Scale model, compressed air driven
Air supply
Not supplied
Speed control
Motorised valve
Load
D.c. generator
About This Product
Students adjust the motorised valve to hold engine speed as the generator load changes, and see how non-linear behaviour makes simple control loops harder to tune.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is compressed air supplied with the Engine Speed Control Apparatus?
No. The scale-model engine runs on compressed air, which is not supplied.
