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Woodward Governor Company's Gate Shaft type turbine water wheel governor.

Hydro-Electricity2.jpg A vintage Woodward hydraulic gateshaft type water wheel governor.ThumbnailsThe smallest capacity(1250 ft. lbs) turbine water wheel governor made by Woodward.A vintage Woodward hydraulic gateshaft type water wheel governor.ThumbnailsThe smallest capacity(1250 ft. lbs) turbine water wheel governor made by Woodward.A vintage Woodward hydraulic gateshaft type water wheel governor.ThumbnailsThe smallest capacity(1250 ft. lbs) turbine water wheel governor made by Woodward.

Still operating 77 years after this governor was installed in 1943. To read the theory of operation on this legacy governor, go to the governor manual gallery on page 2.