Woodward 8904-732

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Product Overview

The Woodward 8904-732 is an actuator-and-valve combination unit that integrates the TM-55P proportional electrohydraulic actuator with the 3103 series stainless steel gas valve. The component is specifically designed for industrial gas turbine fuel control applications. The TM-55P actuator receives command signals from the electronic controller and precisely controls the opening of the 3103 gas valve’s rotary metering sleeve via an electrohydraulic proportional drive system, achieving high-precision metering and regulation of gas flow.

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Technical Specifications

Part number: 8904-732
Manufacturer: Woodward
Equipment type: Actuator and valve combination unit
Valve type: 3103 series stainless steel gas valve
Actuator type: TM-55P proportional electrohydraulic actuator
Drive method: Electrohydraulic proportional drive
Position feedback: Built-in electrical position sensor
Companion cable: MADISON CABLE 20626 series, 12-foot length

Performance Parameters

Actuator output torque: 30 to 75 N·m (22 to 55 lb-ft)
Actuator weight: Approx. 6.6 kg (14.5 lb)
Valve flow range: 23 to 18144 kg/h (50 to 40000 lb/h)
Gas supply pressure: Up to 600 psig (4137 kPa)
Differential pressure range: 25 to 600 psi (172 to 4137 kPa)
Gas temperature range: -40 °C to +149 °C (-40 °F to +300 °F)
Hydraulic oil supply pressure: 400 to 1000 psig (2758 to 6895 kPa), with ±20% allowable fluctuation
Hydraulic oil viscosity range: 0.6 to 400 cSt
Hydraulic oil filtration accuracy: 10 micron nominal
Ambient temperature range: -40 °C to +121 °C (-40 °F to +250 °F)
Explosion-proof certification: UL Listed Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D; CSA Listed C22.2

Functional Features

Actuator and valve are pre-matched at the factory with calibration completed, reducing on-site commissioning workload
TM-55P proportional actuator uses a torque motor servovalve drive, offering rapid response and high control precision
The 3103 gas valve adopts a rotary sleeve and shoe-type throttling structure, providing excellent contamination resistance
The valve design includes an inlet guide tube that directs gas impurities toward the metering port, reducing impurity accumulation within the valve body
The metering sleeve support bearing is completely sealed from the gas, protecting internal mechanisms
The actuator automatically biases toward the minimum fuel direction upon power loss, providing fail-safe protection
Internal components are made of fully hardened stainless steel, offering both corrosion and wear resistance

Application Scenarios

Fuel control for industrial gas turbine generator sets
Fuel management for gas compressor drive units
Gas supply regulation in combined heat and power (CHP) systems
Gas flow control in distributed energy stations
Marine and offshore platform gas power units

Material Composition

Actuator housing: High-strength aluminum alloy
Actuator internal parts: Fully hardened stainless steel
Valve body: Precision-cast stainless steel
Metering sleeve and shoe: Fully hardened stainless steel, precision-ground
Seals: Fluoroelastomer (FKM) or other gas-resistant elastomers
Hydraulic seals: Preformed packing rings to prevent magnetic contaminant accumulation

Structural Characteristics

Direct connection between actuator and valve via adapter with no intermediate transmission links
Rotary sleeve and shoe metering structure with excellent flow resistance characteristics
Double-acting servo piston provides powerful driving force
40-micron filtration mesh built into the hydraulic inlet fitting for additional contamination protection
Electrical position feedback sensor built into the actuator for closed-loop control
Compact overall structure facilitating installation within turbine compartments

Working Principle

The electronic controller sends an electrical command signal to the torque motor servovalve within the TM-55P actuator. The servovalve generates a differential pressure that drives the second-stage spool valve, regulating the flow of hydraulic oil to both ends of the double-acting servo piston. Piston movement drives the final output shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the metering sleeve of the 3103 gas valve to change its opening.