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Woodward 5009-421
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Product Name: MicroNet 5009 Digital Control System for Steam Turbines
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Product Description: A fault-tolerant digital control platform engineered for steam turbine speed/load regulation and protection in critical power generation applications.
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Technical Specifications:
- Control Type: Microprocessor-based digital governor
Detailed content
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- Power Supply: 24 VDC nominal (18-32 VDC)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- I/O Configuration: Multiple analog/discrete I/O for sensor/actuator interfacing
- Communication: Modbus, Ethernet, CAN bus protocols
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Key Features:
- 2-out-of-3 voting logic for high system availability (99.998%)
- Integrated speed/load control, pressure regulation, and overspeed protection
- Bumpless control mode transfers during plant upsets
- Latent fault detection on relay outputs with time-stamped alarms
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Applications:
- Industrial steam turbines (30 kW to 500 MW)
- Power generation combined-cycle plants
- Critical compressor drive applications in oil & gas
