 Application: The Unlimited Hydroplanes are the biggest and fastest of the hydroplane racing boats. Fuel must be restricted or governed to prolong the life of the engines.
Where In Process?: The Kates is set up to limit the fuel flow to the engine.
Why Flow Rate is Critical?: If flow is too high, the drivers will "redline" the engines and "blow up" the engines.
What Alternatives Were Considered: None, this is a new design implemented in 1994.
Main Reasons for Choosing Kates: Unlimited Hydroplanes are powered by helicopter engines which are put on sale once or twice a year by the government. The engines are sold in lots of 10 or 12. before the fuel was limited, flow was coming to the engines at up to 5.4 gpm. The Kates limits the flow and increase the life of these expensive engines. It also levels the playing field providing a standard all racers must comply with. Kates are not only exceptional controllers but also are very precise limiters.
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