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Woodward 8230-888
- Product Name: Overspeed Protection Governor
- Product Overview: A mechanical overspeed safety device designed to shut down engines or turbines at a preset over-speed threshold. Operates independently of the main control system to prevent catastrophic failure.
- Technical Specifications:
- Trip Speed Range: 115%–140% of rated speed
Detailed content
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- Actuation Force: 500 N (min)
- Reset Type: Manual
- Shaft Diameter: 35 mm
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +100°C
- Weight: 14 kg
- Functional Features:
- 100% mechanical operation ensures independence from power sources.
- Factory-calibrated trip point for high accuracy.
- Robust trigger mechanism for reliable instantaneous tripping.
- Manual reset only prevents accidental reactivation.
- Heavy-duty construction for long life in harsh environments.
- Application Scenarios:
- Primary overspeed protection for steam and gas turbines.
- Safety shutdown for large diesel and gas engines.
- Independent safety device for critical prime movers.
- Overspeed protection in marine, power generation, and oil & gas.
