PB3307

PB3307.
Series 3++ Speed Controllerproduct bulletin
# Speed
Controller
for Steam Turbines U
The Series 3++ Speed Controller provides a versatile, compact,
and economical way to govern a steam turbine’s speed or power,
3620 RPM protect against overspeeding, and sequence startups and shut-
downs. It is applicable to both variable-speed and synchronous
3600 83.1 PID generator applications. Its redundant inputs, fault detection, fall-
SP
CASC LIMIT POWER
OUT back strategies, and online-backup features define a economical
Speed Controller approach to fault tolerance for such machines.
Control
A/D For single extraction turbine applications, it can be combined
Fault Spd/Remote with a companion Extraction Controller (see PB3308) to provide
Alarm
coordinated control of both power and the extraction pressure or
flow. For turbine-driven compressors, it can be joined with our
ACK MENU SCROLL
Antisurge and Performance Controllers. It can also be integrated
into a distributed or supervisory control system using Modbus
Remote
AUTO MAN ESD serial or ethernet communication.
Local
RESET
GenPwr
Speed and Load Control
∆
Cascade
OP SP
Tracking
MODE MODE The Speed Controller offers isochronous and droop control
Limit
Run
modes with selectable local, remote, and cascade (isochronous
Idle
RAM
Stop
TEST ENTER ∇ mode only) set points:
• Isochronous control keeps the speed at its set point.
A # • Valve droop keeps the difference between the speed and its
set point (the droop) equal to a function of the valve position.
• Power droop keeps the generator’s power output proportional
to the droop, and the controller can fall back to valve droop if
the power input fails.
Isochronous control is used for variable-speed loads (such as
compressors), while generator applications use discrete inputs
to select an appropriate mode. All modes adjust to changing pro-
cess dynamics by varying its gain and reset rate as functions of
the speed or steam flow.
Critical and Overspeed Protection

The Speed Controller offers several features that prevent critical
and overspeed damage. And they remain in effect even during
manual operation, thus providing uninterrupted protection.
Rotational speeds are determined from up to three magnetic
pickup signals, using 2-out-of-3 voting when appropriate. Alarms
are generated when any MPU fails, and the turbine is shut down
if all of them fail.
The speed set point can vary only between your minimum and
maximum governor settings.
PB3307 (1.0) May 2007

PB3307 (1.0) May 2007
A All set point ramps can skip up to two critical speed ranges. The
start-up sequence slows the turbine to a safe speed if it fails to
clear a critical range within a configured amount of time.
Alarms, discrete outputs, and computer communication can sig-
Features: nal operation beyond either of two speed switch thresholds.
• 2-out-of-3 voting on speed If the speed reaches a configured electronic overspeed trip limit,
the turbine is immediately shut down. It will also be shut down or
• speed or droop control for idled if any load-loss discrete input is set. The overspeed test
synchronous generators allows you to accelerate the turbine until its primary trip device is
triggered, capturing that maximum speed for later display.
• local, remote, or cascade
control of speed set point Start-Up Sequencing
• bumpless transfer among all Improper start-up is perhaps the greatest threat to steam turbine
longevity. To avoid damage and minimize wear, the unit must be
control modes
warmed up at an appropriate idle speed. If various conditions are
• variable gain and reset rate not met (proper lube oil pressure, for example), the procedure
must be aborted. Speeds at which vibration or other damage is
• automatic override allows likely must be avoided.
manual valve positioning
Failure to consistently follow the proper procedures can cause
without endangering equipment unnecessary wear or damage. To minimize such risks, this con-
• automatically idles or stops troller provides automatic sequencing with precise control of up
to three idle speeds, configurable acceleration ramps, two critical
turbine when load-loss discrete speed ranges, and discrete start-permissive inputs.
inputs are set
Control Valve Flexibility
• electronic overspeed trip
In addition to its two standard 20 mA / 5 Vdc outputs, the Speed
• overspeed test captures the Controller has a high-current output that can generate uni- or
overspeed trip limit bipolar current-loop signals ranging up to 200 mA.
• coordinated start-up and Benefits

shut-down sequencing Series 3++ Speed Controllers offer benefits you can’t get from
general-purpose controllers, including:
• start-up and shut-down ramps
• More precise control of speed by eliminating mechanical
avoid two critical speed ranges
deadtime and hysteresis effects
• optional, automatic switching • More precise control of turbine-driven compressors because
to redundant controllers in the control functions are integrated
event of critical failures • More reliable operation because redundant inputs, fallback
mode and online backups provide fault tolerant control
• compatible with pneumatic and
• Simplified operation due to integral manual control, protective
hydraulic actuators override, and automated sequencing
• standard hardware simplifies • Lower repair costs because automated sequencing provides
maintenance and parts stocking consistent warmups and prevents operation at critical speeds
• Lower capital costs because automated start-up sequencing
• Modbus RTU or TCP interface and overspeed protection prolongs the life of your turbine
for DCS/SCADA communication
4725 121st Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50323-2316, U.S.A.

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Series 3++ Speed Controllerproduct bulletin

Critical and Overspeed Protection

PB3307 (1.0) May 2007

• coordinated start-up and Benefits

4725 121st Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50323-2316, U.S.A.

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