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Fuel cells produce environmentally clean electricity through the chemical conversion of hydrogen and oxygen to produce water, heat, and electricity. Like micro/mini-turbines, they can be located near where power is required. In order to control this chemical process, manufacturers require new control systems. The high efficiency and clean operation of fuel cells make them a desired choice for many applications.
While fuel cell technology was developed more than a century ago, today Woodward products are helping to make this technology more cost effective and commercially viable. Our focus is on stationary fuel cells used in commercial and industrial power generation.
 Atlas-IITM Control Platform
The Atlas-IITM control is an industrial platform that offers robust, low-cost control for a wide variety of turbine, engine, and compressor applications. This control is designed to integrate into the modern plant architecture through the use of Ethernet and fieldbus communication protocols. Four Ethernet ports and add-on fieldbus communication modules allow for the network flexibility and redundancy necessary for today's communication architectures. With a proven real-time operating system and dedicated inputs and outputs, the Atlas-II provides reliable and deterministic performance for key prime mover control functionality. Less critical control functionality can be added into the Atlas-II through the use of free-time programming structures and distributed I/O. The Atlas-II programmable control is designed specifically for prime mover control applications such as gas turbines, compressor control and protection,·gas and diesel engines, steam turbines, hydro turbines. Learn more from Atlas-II product spec 03346.
 AtlasSCTM Control System
The AtlasSCTM control is a powerful and rugged industrial control with embedded microprocessor technology and dedicated I/O for real time control of engines, turbines, and electric motors. At the heart of the small and powerful AtlasSC platform is an industrial processor with Real Time Operating System (RTOS). The AtlasSC platform utilizes the industry-standard PC/104 bus structure to leverage "PC Economics," resulting in lower costs and greater feature flexibility. Learn more from AtlasSC product spec 03253.
  IMS100 Integrated Metering System
The Woodward Integrated Metering Systems (IMS100) accurately control the flow of gas (IMS100G) and air (IMS100A) to stationary fuel cell power plants in the 50 kW to 1.5 MW power range. This system eliminates the need for separate flow meters and valves by integrating both functions in an compact, cost-effective package. These high-integrity, low-cost valves provide wide flow control ranges and positive shut-off. Their use allows excellent control of air-fuel ratio throughout the fuel cell operating range at a low price. Learn more from IMS100 product spec 03310.
 SwiftTM Gas Metering System
This high accuracy, low cost system controls the flow of gas fuel to the turbine combustion system or high-pressure fuel cell. It is designed for high pressure applications (50—250 psia), and the unique design yields a linear flow characteristic unaffected by discharge pressure up to a pressure ratio (P2/P1) of at least 0.85. The design integrates the valve and actuator into a compact, efficient assembly. A shutoff/sensor module can be integrated to provide a complete system. Learn more from Swift Gas Metering System product spec 03252.
 Butterfly Valves (Low Temperature)
The LCS-ITB was originally designed to provide speed control for small diesel engines. However, the high performance and low cost of these butterfly valves have made them very useful in reducing the cost of fuel cell systems. Learn more from LCS-ITB product spec 03223.
 Butterfly Valves (High Temperature)
Woodward has developed several valves with integrated actuators that can withstand high temperature gasses. The EBV is designed for up to 400 deg C, while the Glo-Tech valve is designed for up to 750 deg C. Learn more from EBV product spec 03212.
Product Development—To meet the unique requirements of fuel cell applications, Woodward has launched the development of several other components. To learn more about Woodward's product development on advanced, low-cost components, please .
Fuel Cell Systems—Based on Woodward's experience in developing systems, customers are increasingly relying on Woodward to design and build complete systems for both micro-miniturbines and fuel cells. Woodward integrates key components developed in-house with off-the-shelf components to deliver the most cost effective solution to meet the customer's needs. Woodward develops both fuel and electronic control systems.
Product Release announcement for Fuel Cell Controls
Product Release announcement for Gas Metering System for high-pressure fuel cells, as well as microturbines and miniturbines.
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