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Woodward 8915-329

Product Introduction:​ This valve is supplied in “valve only” configuration and is designed for fuel metering in small- and medium-sized gas turbines and industrial gas engines. It provides reliable gas flow control in industrial power generation, mechanical drive, and combined heat and power (CHP) applications, and is compatible with the full range of Woodward digital controls and actuators. The model corresponds to the SQ-2000-531 series linear position sensor for high-accuracy valve position feedback.

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Technical Specifications:
  • Part Number: 8915-329
  • Manufacturer: Woodward
  • Series: 1907 Series
  • Equipment Type: Small Gas Valve / Gas Metering Valve
  • Configuration: Valve Only
  • Matching Sensor: SQ-2000-531 series linear position sensor
Functional Features:
  • High-accuracy gas flow regulation, meeting turbine control requirements from start-up to full load
  • Precision-manufactured metering port with stable and repeatable flow characteristics
  • Compact and rugged structure suitable for high-vibration and space-constrained power environments
  • Standardized interface design for easy integration with TM series, EM series, and other actuators
  • Proven sealing technology ensuring a safe, leak-free gas system
Application Scenarios:
  • Small- and medium-sized industrial gas turbine generator sets
  • Combined heat and power (CHP) and distributed energy systems
  • Gas engine fuel management systems
  • Marine and offshore platform gas power units
  • Precise gas metering and control in industrial processes
Performance Parameters:
  • Working Medium: Natural gas, treated clean gas
  • Gas Filtration Requirement: 25 micron absolute
  • Working Pressure Range: Complies with industrial gas system standard specifications
  • Flow Capacity: Matches the full operating range of small- and medium-sized turbine engines
  • Ambient Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C
Material Composition:
  • Valve Body: Aviation-grade aluminum alloy or precision-cast stainless steel
  • Metering Spool: Surface-hardened wear-resistant alloy steel, precision ground
  • Seals: Gas-resistant fluororubber (FKM) composite material
  • Fasteners: High-strength corrosion-resistant alloy steel
Structural Features:
  • Precision metering port with a precise functional relationship between flow and opening
  • Standard flange or threaded connection ports for easy pipeline system integration
  • Actuator mounting interface precision-machined to ensure coaxiality
  • Smooth internal flow passages reducing turbulence, noise, and pressure loss
  • Whole structure vibration- and shock-validated for long-term operation in power equipment
Working Principle:​ Gas enters the valve through the inlet port from the system piping, flows through the precisely metered port, and exits toward the turbine combustion system. An external actuator receives command signals from the electronic controller and drives the spool to the target position, changing the gas flow cross-sectional area. The control system precisely manages valve opening to regulate fuel supply, thereby controlling turbine speed, output power, and exhaust temperature. The valve design ensures a deterministic and repeatable correspondence between flow and valve position throughout the full travel range.
Installation Requirements:
  • Confirm that the actuator and controller to be paired are compatible with this valve model before installation
  • Use standard flanges or threaded connections per the piping specification, ensuring sealing surfaces are clean
  • Align the actuator mounting face precisely with the valve to maintain coaxiality
  • Install the matching SQ-2000-531 series position sensor correctly to ensure closed-loop feedback accuracy
  • Provide a gas source with filtration no coarser than 25 microns absolute upstream of the valve
Usage Precautions:
  • Maintain gas filtration at 25 micron absolute precision to prevent metering port blockage or wear
  • Avoid operating outside the rated pressure and ambient temperature ranges (-20°C to +80°C)
  • Regularly inspect seal integrity and sensor signal stability
  • During maintenance, avoid damaging the precision-machined metering port and actuator mounting surface

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