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Woodward 8917-020

Product Name:​ System Electric Liquid Fuel Valve (80-3200 PPH, 4-20 mA)
Product Introduction:​ This model is configured as “VALVE – SYSTEM ELECTRIC LIQUID (80-3200 PPH, 4-20 MA)” within Woodward’s Industrial Electric Liquid Fuel Valve family for industrial gas turbines. It is part of the electric liquid fuel valve product line that has been transitioned out of standard offering (no longer available for purchase from Woodward as of January 1, 2023; repair and overhaul services were available until September 30, 2024 where possible).
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Technical Specifications:
  • Flow Capacity: 80 to 3200 PPH (pounds per hour)
  • Command Signal: 4-20 mA
  • Fuel Types: Diesel, aviation gasoline, JP-4, JP-5, and other compliant liquid fuels
  • Specific Gravity Range: 0.70 to 0.85 (based on 1907 series platform)
Functional Features:​ Electrically actuated liquid fuel metering; 4-20 mA command signal interface; precision flow control for gas turbine fuel delivery.
Application Scenarios:​ Industrial gas turbine liquid fuel metering for power generation, mechanical drive, and marine propulsion systems.
Material Composition:​ Corrosion-resistant alloy construction with fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) sealing elements (based on 1907 series platform).
Structural Features:​ Electrically actuated valve assembly with integrated drive and metering sections.
Working Principle:​ The valve meters fuel to gas turbines under all operating conditions, receiving 4-20 mA command signals to determine the required fuel flow position. The metering port area is adjusted to deliver precise fuel flow under regulated differential pressure.
Installation Requirements:
  • Install per Woodward Industrial Electric Liquid Fuel Valve installation guidelines
  • Ensure proper electrical connection for 4-20 mA command signal
  • Maintain proper fuel line filtration and conditioning
Usage Precautions:
  • Note: This product family is no longer sold as standard by Woodward; repair services were available until September 30, 2024 subject to parts availability
  • For upgrade, Woodward recommends electrically actuated products with superior performance to this hydraulic version
  • Contact local Woodward representative for replacement alternatives

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