Mechanical Drive Upgrade Installations Performed by GCS

Mechanical drive turbines have typically been controlled by mechanical governors which have been on the prime mover for a number of years. Initially adequate, today’s demand for more work with less manpower has created the need for automation with many turbines requiring control from remote DCS systems with little or no supervision. Digital controls are cost effective, offer an environment which is stable and repeatable, with consistent start-up and ramping of the turbine while increasing the overall life expectancy of the machine.

The most common applications for mechanical drive turbines are ID & FD fans, Boiler Feedwater Pumps, crude pumps, and Lineshaft Drive. The prime mover in these applications usually require a closed loop remote process control and consistent speed control.

Before Unreliable Frequent breakdowns Expensive repairs Hard to find parts

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After Increased reliability Improved speed control Better load change response

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