Which risk increases when a reciprocating steam engine loses its governor during operation?

💡 Explanation

When a governor fails on a steam engine, speed regulation is lost and positive feedback ensues, potentially causing overspeed because the engine accelerates unchecked, increasing centrifugal forces. Therefore flywheel disintegration from overspeed results, rather than cracking, damage or implosion, which depend on separate processes and conditions.

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