The accompanying engraving represents two different styles of
regulator, invented by Mr. Stenberg, in which the effect of
centrifugal force is utilized. In a vessel, A, of parabolic shape is
placed a disk, C, which floats on glycerine contained by the vessel,
and is attached to the walls of the vessel by an annular membrane, so
that it may rise and fall in a vertical direction as the glycerine is
carried with more or less force toward the edge of the vessel by
centrifugal action. The inner surface of the vessel, A, is provided
with radial grooves, by which the rotary motion of the vessel is
communicated to the glycerine. To the center of the disk, C, is
attached a vertical rod, which extends downward through the hollow
shaft and is connected with governor valve. An increase of speed
throws the glycerine toward the periphery of the valve, and, raising
the disk, C, closes the steam valve; a diminution of speed permits the
glycerine to fall back, when the disk descends and the valve opens.
[Illustration: STENBERG REGULATOR.]
The disk, C, has a small aperture for the admission and escape of air,
and the apparatus is adjusted by pouring lead into the groove in the
disk.
The regulator shown in Fig. 2 operates upon the same principle, but it
is adjusted by means of a spring.
This apparatus is manufactured by Blancke Bros., Magdeburg.--_Musée de
l'Industrie._
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