Steam turbines are the most common and versatile prime movers used today. The capabilities and flexibility of operation, as well as the range of power provided is unparalleled in today's power generation and process markets.
Woodward has served the steam turbine market for over 60 years. As the world's largest independent manufacturer of prime mover controls, Woodward is both a market and technology leader. Today, Woodward provides a complete line of standard digital control systems, as well as robust, reliable mechanical controls. These controls are found on the majority of today's new single stage and industrial steam turbines and many medium and large utility steam turbines. Woodward Industrial Controls serves OEM, packager, and end user customers, providing complete, integrated turbine control systems. Our control solutions include unit control, integrated turbine/generator control, integrated turbine/compressor control, and integration of ancillary devices.
Systems utilize complementary, Woodward designed digital control hardware, electrical auxiliaries, servo actuation systems, and on engine accessories. Our controls feature both simplex and fault tolerant configurations for availability to meet any system need. Software is a user friendly, sophisticated block programming language.
Quality and performance is assured through the use of advanced control algorithms, system analysis, and system modeling to verify application before installation.
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