The Woodward 8200-1300 505D Digital Governor is turbine control system designed and manufactured by Woodward, a global leader in energy control solutions. The 505D Digital Governor is specifically designed for use in steam and gas turbine applications.
The 505D Digital Governor provides precise control and protection for turbomachinery, enabling efficient and reliable operation. It offers advanced features and functionality to optimize turbine performance while ensuring safe and stable operation.
Some key features of the Woodward 8200-1300 505D Digital Governor include:
1. Speed Control: The governor precisely controls the turbine speed, maintaining it within a specified range to meet operational requirements.
2. Load Sharing: The governor enables load sharing between multiple turbines, ensuring equal distribution of load for optimal performance and efficiency.
3. Protection & Monitoring: The 505D Digital Governor continuously monitors critical parameters such as speed, pressure, temperature, and vibration, alerting operators to any deviations or potential issues that could affect the turbine's operation.
4. Control Modes: It supports various control modes, such as isochronous, droop, and proportional control, allowing flexibility in turbine operation based on specific requirements.
5. Communication Interfaces: The governor is equipped with communication interfaces like Modbus, CANbus, and Ethernet, enabling seamless integration with plant control systems for data exchange and remote monitoring.
6. Redundancy: The 505D Digital Governor is often available in a redundant configuration, providing an extra level of reliability by having a backup governor system that takes over in case of a failure in the primary system.
Woodward has a long-standing reputation for providing robust and reliable control solutions for the power generation industry. The 8200-1300 505D Digital Governor is widely used in various applications, including power plants, oil and gas facilities, and industrial processes that require precise control of turbine systems.