Woodward Control Systems for Gas Turbines

MicroNet Plus Control System
The Woodward MicroNet Plus control system is a state-of-the-art digital control system that is programmable for many types of applications in the control of gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, and diesel and gas engines. The Woodward MicroNet Plus control system provides a flexible platform to control any prime mover and its associated processes such as high-speed control functions, system sequencing, auxiliary system control, surge control, monitoring and alarming, and station control. The Woodward digital MicroNet control is available in both simplex and dual redundant configurations. Each version is expandable into multiple chassis as required by the application size and will support any mix of I/O, including networked distributed I/O.

2301D-GT Digital Load Sharing and Speed Control
The Woodward 2301D-GT is a microprocessor-based control with integral application software designed for single-shaft gas turbine applications. Like Woodward's 2301A line of controls, this control is housed in a sheet-metal chassis and consists of a single printed circuit board. To facilitate unit retrofits, the 2301D-GT's I/O terminals are located in the same general location as Woodward's 2301A line of controls. This control is designed to perform the core fuel control functions of a small gas turbine package. The application software is field configurable, allowing it to be configured and modified to meet site-specific requirements.

2300 Digital Load Sharing and Speed Control (hardware)
The Woodward 2300 Digital Electronic Load Sharing & Speed Control is a microprocessor based hardware platform that is custom programmable to the specific needs of the application. Typically the control is used to provide speed and load control functions for reciprocating engines, or steam or gas turbines. The control consists of a single printed circuit board that is housed in a sheet metal enclosure. Both ordinary and hazardous location versions are available. The unit is intended for bulkhead mounting, and spring-loaded terminal blocks are provided for termination of field wiring. The Woodward 2300 is powered from 24 Vdc. Integral load sensor and load sharing capabilities are available that allow the control to be programmed for a variety of power generation applications. Isochronous load sharing, KW droop, and base load operation can be provided.

GTC100 and GTC200 Control System
The Woodward GTC100 and GTC200 industrial controllers offer robust, low-cost control for a wide variety of dual-fuel gas turbine applications. The Woodward GTC100 controls single-shaft turbines, and the Woodward GTC200 controls two-shaft machines. Industrial microprocessor technology is coupled with a proven real time operating system to provide reliable and deterministic performance that is required for recursion-rate-sensitive applications. Dedicated inputs and outputs (I/O) are available onboard for key control signals, while expansion I/O is used for other less sensitive parameters.

GTC190 Control System
The Woodward GTC190 control system is a new generation of turbine control that provides the power of PC technology in a rugged and deterministic system. The flexible and powerful software tools and exceptional computational power make the Woodward GTC190 control an ideal solution for controlling a single-shaft large industrial gas turbine. Typical large industrial gas turbine control loops (speed, load, EGT, etc.) come standard within the core system. Both single and dual fuel capabilities are available with the Woodward GTC190.

GTC250 Control System
The Woodward GCT250 control is an industrial platform that offers robust, low-cost control for a wide variety of aero-derivative gas turbine applications. Most importantly, this control is designed to be a true "network based platform" that interfaces seamlessly with a wide variety of modern communication and field bus architectures. The Woodward GTC250 couples state-of-the-art PC technology with a proven real time operating system to provide reliable and deterministic performance that is required for recursion-rate sensitive applications. Dedicated inputs and outputs (I/O) are available onboard for key control signals while distributed I/O can be used for other less critical parameters.

Atlas-II Control Platform
The Woodward Atlas-II control is an industrial platform that offers robust, low-cost control for a wide variety of turbine, engine, and compressor applications. This control is designed to integrate into the modern plant architecture through the use of Ethernet and fieldbus communication protocols. Four Ethernet ports and add-on fieldbus communication modules allow for the network flexibility and redundancy necessary for today's communication architectures. With a proven real-time operating system and dedicated inputs and outputs, the Woodward Atlas-II provides reliable and deterministic performance for key prime mover control functionality. Less critical control functionality can be added into the Atlas-II through the use of free-time programming structures and distributed I/O. The Woodward Atlas-II programmable control is designed specifically for prime mover control applications such as gas turbines, compressor control and protection,·gas and diesel engines, steam turbines, hydro turbines.

AtlasSC Control System
The Woodward AtlasSC control is a powerful and rugged industrial control with embedded microprocessor technology and dedicated I/O for real time control of engines, turbines, and electric motors. At the heart of the small and powerful Woodward AtlasSC platform is an industrial processor with Real Time Operating System (RTOS). The Woodward AtlasSC platform utilizes the industry-standard PC/104 bus structure to leverage "PC Economics," resulting in lower costs and greater feature flexibility.

MicroNet Plus Controller
The Woodward MicroNet Controller is a state-of-the-art, programmable, digital controller. It can be programmed to control any prime mover and its associated processes, as well as system sequencing, high speed system monitoring, surge control, vibration monitoring and station control. The Woodward MicroNet digital control is available in both simplex and triple modular redundant (TMR) configurations.

NetSim Software
Woodward's NetSim software provides a powerful simulation environment for Woodward's GAP software. NetSim software produces a virtual test stand in the office or in the field. Without hardware in the loop, the engineer performs dynamically accurate simulations. "Time" is controlled by the modeling software, giving the user complete control of program execution to thoroughly test and analyze control code.

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