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Sogav
(Revision P, 11/2015)
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General
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Contents
WARNINGS AND NOTICES ............................................................................ 3
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS .................................................. 4
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................ 5
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................... 7
Introduction .............................................................................................................7
Principles Of Operation ..........................................................................................7
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Table A-1. Maximum Solenoid Coil Resistance (Rc) Values for Woodward
SOGAV 250 Solenoids (at Max Rated Temperature) .....................33
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Overspeed /
Overtemperature /
Overpressure
Personal Protective
Equipment
Eye Protection
Hearing Protection
Hard Hat
Gloves
Safety Boots
Respirator
Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any
working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment.
Start-up
Automotive
Applications
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Battery Charging
Device
Electrostatic
Precautions
When replacing a PCB, keep the new PCB in the plastic antistatic
protective bag it comes in until you are ready to install it. Immediately
after removing the old PCB from the control cabinet, place it in the
antistatic protective bag.
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Regulatory Compliance
European Compliance for CE Marking:
These listings are limited only to those units bearing the CE Marking.
ATEX Potentially
Explosive
Atmospheres
Directive:
Low Voltage
Directive:
Pressure Equipment
Directive:
EMC Directive:
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SOGAV 250 solenoids are labeled with maximum rated values of input current
and input power. These input ratings must not be exceeded during solenoid
operation in order to prevent exceeding a prescribed coil temperature rise at the
maximum rated ambient operating temperature. These solenoids must be driven
by specially designed current-limiting drivers providing periodic, two-tier current
waveforms. Refer to the Appendix for details on how to determine and interpret
these input rating values.
EXPLOSION HAZARDDo not connect or disconnect while circuit is
live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2 or Zone 2 applications.
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be
equipped with an independent fuel shut-off device to protect against
fuel leakage or damage to the prime mover with possible personal
injury, loss of life, or property damage. The fuel shut off device must
be totally independent of the prime mover control system.
This manual provides the end user with the information necessary to properly
install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Woodward unbalanced/bottomload and unbalanced/top-load SOGAV 250 (Solenoid Operated Gas Admission
Valve) products. See manual 26500 for the balanced/top-load version of the
SOGAV 250. It is not possible to predict all applications where the SOGAV may
be applied. For new applications, it is recommended that the user contact
Woodward for application support early in the design process to work through
details that have not been anticipated.
Principles Of Operation
Magnetic
All valve actuation forces are generated magnetically through an E-core solenoid
device. Magnetic flux generated in the E-core solenoid assembly attracts a low
carbon steel plate (the armature) that is attached to the valve mechanism. The
E-core produces very high forces over short travels. The valve mechanism
travels 0.50 mm from full closed to full open. The short travel along with the high
forces result in fast and consistent opening and closing response.
Valve
The valve is similar to an air (or gas) compressor valve. It is a face type poppet
with multiple concentric grooves. The moving metering plate is spring loaded and
pressure loaded against the lower stop & metering plate and is pulled off the
lower stop & metering plate by the E-core solenoid assembly. When the plates
are separated, gas flows from the grooves in the moving metering plate to the
grooves in the lower stop & metering plate. When the moving metering plate and
the lower stop & metering plate are in contact, gas cannot pass from the grooves
in the moving metering plate to the grooves in the lower stop & metering plate.
The groove edges are the metering edges. Overlapped, flat lapped sealing
surfaces, spring loading, and pressure imbalance across the moving metering
plate provides excellent sealing while the valve is closed.
An array of springs, combined with pressure imbalance across the moving
metering plate, rapidly close the valve once the E-core is de-energized. The
same array of springs center the moving plate relative to the lower stop &
metering plate. This centering technique eliminates sliding (wearing) motion.
The SOGAV 250 is available in a pressure-balanced/top-load version. For more
information, see manual 26500.
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Chapter 2.
Installation/Adjustment
Installation
EXPLOSION HAZARDDo not connect or disconnect while circuit is
live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2 or Zone 2 applications.
Due to typical noise levels in engine environments, hearing
protection should be worn when working on or around the SOGAV
250.
The surface of this product can become hot enough or cold enough
to be a hazard. Use protective gear for product handling in these
circumstances. Temperature ratings are included in the specification
section of this manual.
External fire protection is not provided in the scope of this product. It
is the responsibility of the user to satisfy any applicable
requirements for their system.
Refer to the outline drawings, Figures 1-1 and 1-2 (gland nut location and wire
treatment vary depending on model).
It is imperative that the interior of all gas manifolding be absolutely clean prior to
SOGAV installation and engine start-up. There must be no dirt, weld slag, metal
chips, etc., present. Contamination of this type can prevent the valve from
operating properly and can damage the engine if it passes through the valve.
The region around the SOGAV installation pad must also be very clean so that
no debris gets into the air manifold during SOGAV installation.
Locate the appropriate O-ring (specified on the outline drawing) in the groove on
the base of the SOGAV valve.
Mount the SOGAV valve to the cylinder head or air intake manifold runner using
either M10 or 3/8-inch socket head screws. Socket head screws are required for
bolt head clearance. Tighten these screws evenly to a torque recommended by
the engine manufacturer.
Install the gas inlet line to the inlet side of the SOGAV valve using the O-ring
specified on the outline drawing. Use M8x1.25 screws with at least 10 threads of
engagement. Lubricate the threads and torque evenly to 20 Nm (175 lb-in).
If applicable, the cable connector should be installed last. Assure that the knurled
locking nut is well snugged.
Connect the ground terminal on the SOGAV solenoid to earth ground.
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Initial Operation/Adjustment
There are no field adjustments to be made to the SOGAV valve.
After installation, pressurize the gas manifold system (preferably with air or inert
gas) and check for leaks around all valves and all interface flanges, by brushing
on a soap and water solution.
Refer to the overall control system documentation for start-up/operation
procedures. These procedures will vary from application to application.
If background noise is minimal, basic valve operation can be confirmed by an
audible ticking sound.
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Chapter 3.
Application Guidelines
Introduction
Figure 1-4 shows the general timing relationships between exhaust valve
position, intake valve position, and SOGAV valve opening.
This method allows for fresh air scavenging of the combustion chamber during
the overlap period around TDC (top dead center) of the exhaust stroke.
After the overlap period (immediately after the exhaust valve closes), the SOGAV
valve rapidly opens and admits gas into the air stream passing through the inlet
runner. The gas is then carried into the combustion chamber with the air through
the open air intake valve.
Governing is by duration. The SOGAV valve remains open for a duration
necessary to keep the engine under speed or load control (by way of the
electronic governor and In-Pulse unit).
The SOGAV valve must always close sufficiently before the air inlet valve closes
in order to assure that all gas admitted into the inlet runner gets carried into the
combustion chamber. If this time is not sufficient, gas will remain in the inlet
runner after the intake valve closes and will pass through to the exhaust during
the next overlap period (wasting fuel and emitting unburned hydrocarbons). It is
the responsibility of the engineer applying the SOGAV system to determine the
timing of SOGAV valve opening as well as the maximum allowable duration.
In the interest of maximizing the allowable duration and reducing the possibility of
trapped gas in the runner after intake valve closing:
1. Locate the SOGAV valve as close as possible to the air intake valve, and
2. Minimize the length of the connecting passage between the SOGAV valve
and the air manifold runner.
The SOGAV valve can be mounted in any orientation with the solenoid axis
greater than horizontal, placing the solenoid higher than the metering plates.
However, a vertical orientation (valve inlet facing upward) is preferred and will
substantially increase valve life versus a horizontal orientation. Take care to keep
the SOGAV valve and wiring from being exposed to extremely hot surfaces (such
as exhaust systems).
The necessity for proper gas manifold design cannot be overstated. Ideally, the
dynamic flow performance of the manifold design should be checked out using
computer modeling before making hardware. After design and during
developmental testing, the manifold should be instrumented and monitored in
order to verify acceptability of the design.
The inside diameter of the gas feeder pipes connecting the SOGAV valves to the
gas manifold must be the same size or greater than the gas inlet hole in the
SOGAV valve. The inlet diameter of the valve is 9496 mm. This pipe should be
as short as possible. The length of this pipe affects the acceleration of the gas
immediately after the valve opens. Increased opening duration is required to
compensate for long feeder pipe lengths.
All gas feeder pipes must be the same length.
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The feeder pipes connecting the gas manifold to the SOGAV valves must not
impart substantial stress into the SOGAV valve when installed. Flexible lines are
preferred to rigid steel welded assemblies.
The gas manifold should be sufficiently large so that:
1. Local pressure drops at the entries to the feeder pipes are minor (while the
valve is at full flow), and
2. Pulsations are damped such that flow through the gas pressure regulating
device is essentially steady.
It is best if the gas manifold is fed at multiple locations. The engineer designing
the gas manifold must consider the effects of multiple valves being open at the
same time. For example, a V-16 engine will often have three SOGAV valves
open and flowing at the same time. If that engine were equipped with a common
manifold fed at one end only, the farthest of the three valves could be starved
because of pressure drops caused by the other two open valves.
The surface to which the valve mounts (intake manifold runner) must have an
opening between 95110 mm. (refer to the outline drawing, Figure 1-1). A
smaller hole will restrict flow, and a larger hole would not allow for proper loading
of the lower plate. The O-ring seating surface finish must meet industry
standards for O-ring sealing with gasses.
Gas distribution (dispersion) devices in the air manifold runner might help to
increase the homogeneity of the mix entering the combustion chamber. Before
designing such a device, the engineer must consider that:
1. These devices restrict gas flow and can easily be more restrictive than the
(wide open) SOGAV valve itself, and
2. These devices might not get well purged of gas during the period after the
SOGAV valve closes and before the air intake valve closes. During the
SOGAV valve 's closed period, this trapped gas may trickle out such that
during the following overlap period, unburned gas passes through to the
exhaust.
In addition to controlling gas admission events, the main engine controller must
control air manifold pressure and gas manifold pressure.
Air manifold pressure control is required in order to achieve the desired air/fuel
ratio. This can be done with an air throttle valve/actuator and/or a wastegate
valve/actuator.
Gas manifold pressure regulation is necessary because:
1. Air manifold pressure varies significantly during operation,
2. The amount of fuel admitted per event varies significantly depending on
speed and load, and
3. The unbalanced SOGAV 250 valve is limited to 150 kPa (1.5 bar) of
pressure drop across it. Pressure drops greater than these limits will prevent
the valve from opening.
If operating at a low load condition, a relatively small pressure drop is required to
prevent extremely short durations. Extremely short durations are not desirable
because they can reduce mixture homogeneity. Also, small unit-to-unit SOGAV
response variations result in substantial unit-to-unit fuel admission variations
when operating at extremely short durations. These response variations have a
very minor effect when duration is relatively long.
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If operating at full speed and full load, a fairly high pressure drop (150 kPa/1.5
bar) is generally required to admit the required amount of fuel in the time
permitted. If the engine's load were substantially reduced without reducing the
gas manifold pressure, a pressure drop greater than the 150 kPa/1.5 bar limit
would exist across the valve and the valve would not function.
Gas pressure regulation must be handled by the main engine controller and is
discussed here to assist in understanding how the overall system works.
Wiring
EXPLOSION HAZARDDo not connect or disconnect while circuit is
live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2 or Zone 2 applications.
Due to the hazardous location listings associated with this product,
proper wire type and wiring practices are critical to operation.
The wiring connecting the In-Pulse unit to the valves should be shielded, twinlead wire with an insulation adequate for the on-engine environment. The
shielding should be grounded through the In-Pulse connector, but not grounded
on the SOGAV end.
The mating connector is defined on the outline drawing (Figure 1-1).
The cables do not need to all be the same length as long as each cable meets
the electrical code requirements for the location of operation and the following
length/wire gauge criteria:
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Sizing
Always consult a Woodward application engineer to determine the appropriate
system and hardware for the specific application.
For an indication of which SOGAV valve is most appropriate for an application,
follow these steps:
1. Assuming the full speed and full load condition, determine the air manifold
pressure required to achieve the desired air/fuel ratio. Call this variable P2
and use units of bar (absolute; 1 bar = 100 kPa).
2. Determine the properties of the poorest quality gas expected to be used on
this application. In addition to energy content, the following properties are
required:
k
k
P2
k 2
293.15 P 2
2
Ma Z
sg P 1
P
( k 1)
273.15 T g P 1
1
where:
Ma = available gas mass flow rate (g/s)
Z = valve constant (use 215 for SOGAV 250)
k = ratio of specific heats (Cp/Cv)
sg = gas specific gravity (relative to air)
P1 = gas absolute upstream pressure at valve entry (bar)
P2 = gas absolute downstream pressure at valve exit (bar)
Tg = gas temperature (C)
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The above equation is valid only for ratios of P2/P1 greater than 0.544. For
P2/P1 ratios less than 0.544, flow is choked (sonic or critical). To make the
equation valid for P2/P1 ratios less than 0.544, use P2/P1 = 0.544 instead.
For example, assuming the SOGAV 250 valve, k = 1.31, sg = 0.55, P1 = 4.5 bar,
P2 = 3.0 bar, and Tg = 20 C, steady state full open flow would be approximately
538 g/s.
Safety
In addition to normal safety systems used with gas engines, the gas manifold
should be immediately de-pressurized and evacuated after engine shutdown.
This is required to prevent possible leaks of gas into the air manifold (through the
SOGAV valve) after shutdown. Gas leaks of this type can cause overfueling
during the next start-up.
If a leak is detected, immediately shut down the engine and purge the
fuel system. Determine the source of the leak and correct the leak. If
the source of the leak is the SOGAV, replace the faulty valve. Before
restarting the engine, ensure there are no leaks and that the leak
detection system is functioning properly.
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Chapter 4.
Servicing
Service life of the SOGAV valve is highly dependent on the following variables,
which are beyond the control of the manufacturer:
Engine speed
Fuel quality/contaminants
Fuel filtration
Temperature
Vibration
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Chapter 5.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Introduction
Some SOGAV valve troubleshooting and minor valve maintenance can be done
in the field. However, the lack of flow and response testing facilities often limits
the ability to analyze the problem and verify the solution. If time permits, it is
always advisable to return the SOGAV valves to Woodward for service.
EXPLOSION HAZARDDo not connect or disconnect while circuit is
live unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2 or Zone 2 applications.
To prevent possible serious personal injury or damage to equipment,
be sure all electric power and gas pressure have been removed from
the SOGAV 250 and solenoid before beginning any maintenance or
troubleshooting.
Maintenance and troubleshooting should only be attempted by
properly trained personnel. Hazardous voltages are present during
the troubleshooting procedure and present a risk of electric shock.
Failure to observe these warnings could lead to injury or death.
Disassembly without prior Woodward authorization voids the
manufacturers warranty.
Troubleshooting
If a SOGAV valve is suspected of having a problem, one of four tests will most
likely isolate the problem. If the SOGAV valve passes the four tests, the problem
is probably not with the SOGAV valve, and disassembly should not be required.
The following tests assume that the valve has been removed from the engine.
The tests should be done in the order listed.
Prior to performing any maintenance on the SOGAV valve, remove all
electrical power from the valve solenoid and relieve all gas pressure
from the inlet and the outlet of the valve. Failure to remove all
electrical power and relieve all inlet and outlet gas pressure before
performing maintenance may result in equipment damage, personal
injury, or death.
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Coil Integrity
1.
Measure coil resistance from one connector pin to the other. At room
temperature, the coil resistance should be within the following ranges:
SOGAV 250 / MS Connector
SOGAV 250 / Flying Lead
1.11.3
1.11.3 (slight variations may occur
due to various lead lengths)
Because of the low resistance levels, make sure to compensate for the
meter lead resistance. If outside of this tolerance, the E-core coil assembly
should be replaced.
Additional indication of a coil problem can be observed by comparing coil
resistance of a suspect SOGAV valve to one that is known to be good. This
is particularly helpful if the meter's accuracy at low resistances is
questionable.
2.
Check for a ground fault. Measure resistance from either pin to the E-core
solenoid assembly housing. If a low resistance is measured, a ground fault
exists and the E-core solenoid assembly should be replaced.
Generally, a properly operating coil will measure infinite resistance to
ground; however sometimes a high resistance will be measured at first (> 10
M) and the reading will gradually increase until the meter reads infinite.
This is not a problem. This is a result of the meter's charging of the coil's
natural capacitance.
Valve Leakage
Install a pressurization adapter to the gas inlet using the appropriate O-ring.
Apply 150 kPa/1.5 bar (21.8 psig) of air pressure to the SOGAV inlet. In a quiet
area, listen to the outlet of the SOGAV valve. If the leakage is inaudible or barely
audible, the valve is OK. If the leakage is appreciable, either the valve plates are
damaged or contamination is present between the valve plates. In either case,
disassembly and corrective action is required.
If instrumentation is available, measure the leakage flow rate. Leakage should be
less than 2.83 m/h (100 SCFH [standard cubic feet/hour]).
Actuator Strength
Apply 150 kPa/1.5 bar (21.8 psig) of air pressure to the inlet of the SOGAV valve
as was done during the leakage test.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARDExercise care in using the power
supply below. The voltage and current are sufficient to cause death
or serious injury.
Using a power supply capable of 16 A at 110 Vdc, set up as follows:
current limit: 16 A (Do not use the E-core to set up this current limit.)
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Install a switch between the power supply and SOGAV E-core solenoid
assembly. Turn off the switch and turn on the power supply.
Turn the switch ON and then immediately OFF.
DO NOT LEAVE THE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY ENERGIZED WITH 16 A
FOR MORE THAN 2 SECONDS. The coil will overheat if left
continually energized with 16 A for more than 2 seconds. Also,
remember that two 1-second bursts in rapid succession are
equivalent to one 2 second burst in terms of heat generation. Allow
one minute cool down between bursts. (The coil does not overheat in
operation because the In-Pulse driver limits the 16 A on time to a
maximum of 0.0032 seconds per event. This is not possible using the
manual switch method.)
If a loud pop is heard (like a balloon bursting), the actuator strength is adequate.
If no loud pop is heard and the current was applied properly, the valve should be
disassembled and evaluated. Most likely, one of three situations exist:
The socket head cap screw connecting the armature to the moving metering
plate is loose; or
There is debris between the moving metering plate and the upper plate; or
There is debris between the armature and the E-core solenoid assembly.
Valve Travel
In the absence of elaborate flow test apparatus, a fair check of flow capacity can
be inferred from valve travel.
For Bottom-Load only: The gas outlet of the valve has a seat protruding past
the valve housing face. When installed on-engine, the seat is compressed flush
with the valve housing. The seat must be flush with the valve housing face prior
to the valve travel inspection.
Reset the power supply used in the previous test to a 6 A current limit.
With no pressure applied to the SOGAV valve, turn the switch ON and quickly
reduce the current to 2 A (the valve can be continually operated at 2 A without
overheating).
Using a depth micrometer or dial indicator, measure the distance from the
SOGAV valve's base flange down to the face of the moving metering plate. Then
de-energize the solenoid assembly (turn switch OFF) and repeat the
measurement. The difference in measurements (travel) should be 0.49 to 0.52
mm (0.0193 to 0.0205 inch).
The depth micrometer or dial indicator should have a stem with a diameter less
than 3 mm. The lapped face of the moving metering plate can be accessed by
inserting the stem through one of the outlet holes in the lower stop & metering
plate. The stem must also pass through a face groove in the lower stop &
metering plate and contact the face of the moving metering plate.
If the travel is less than 0.48 mm, debris is probably present between the moving
metering plate and the upper plate or between the armature and E-core solenoid
assembly. If the travel is greater than 0.52 mm, some wear probably exists and
the valve should be disassembled and the parts evaluated.
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Comments
If the SOGAV valve passes the tests above, there should be no reason to
disassemble it. The problem most likely lies elsewhere. In addition to suspecting
the electronic controls (outside the scope of this manual), the following
possibilities should be considered:
Does pressure difference (P) across the valve exceed 150 kPa/1.5 bar?
This will prevent valve pull-in.
Are the cables and connectors in good condition? Each lead should have
less than 0.4 resistance. Have the cables been burnt? Are there
intermittent connections at the connectors? Are the connectors tight?
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Chapter 6.
Specifications
Construction
All parts exposed to the gas are resistant to corrosion and stress corrosion
cracking (a problem associated with hydrogen sulfides, which are sometimes
present in natural gas).
Environment
Operating Temperature:
20 to +105 C (4 to +221 F) (8402-249, 8402-251, 8402-259)
20 to +95 C (4 to +203 F) (8402-250, 8402-255)
Storage Temperature:
40 to +70 C (40 to +158 F)
Vibration:
Contact Woodward for vibration qualification data and analysis.
Operating Humidity:
85% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity:
90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Humidity, Salt Spray, Pressure Wash Resistance, etc:
The unit withstands exposure to pressure washing, salt spray, etc., without
adverse corrosion or infiltration.
Ingress Protection:
IP66
Maximum Altitude:
4000 m
Fuel Gas Specifications:
NG = Natural Gas
CMM = Coal Mine Ventilation Gas
CBM = Coal Bed Methane
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Lower
heating
value, min
(LHVv)
Methane
number, min
(MN)
Methane
content, min
CH4
Carbon
dioxide, max
CO2
Carbon
monoxide,
max CO
Hydrogen
sulfide, max
H2S
Hydrogen,
max H2
Condensate /
Moisture
Ammonia,
max NH4
Chlorine +
Fluorines,
max
Silicon, max
Particles or
solids, max
content
Particles or
solids, max
size
NG
CMM
CBM
Biogas
Associated
Gas
24
17
24
17
24
Engine
specific
90
Engine
specific
90
30
Vol-%
60
50
60
50
40
Vol-%
30
30
60
30
Vol-%
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
Vol-%
Not
allowed
Not
allowed
Not
allowed
Not
allowed
Not allowed
Mg/Nm
40
40
40
40
40
Mg/Nm
60
60
60
60
60
MJ/Nm
Vol-%
Mg/Nm
50
Mg/Nm
50
50
50
50
50
Certain chemicals, although not typically present in natural gas fuels, can
damage the valve, potentially causing reduced functionality and/or fuel leakage
to the environment.
It is the responsibility of the end user to verify the following chemicals are not
present in the fuel:
Acetone
Ethyl Acetate
Furfural
Ethylene Dichloride
2-Nitropropane
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Performance
Response (assumes the use of a Woodward In-Pulse control)
Time to full open after signal on:
0.0050 second max
Time to full closed after signal off:
0.0050 second max
Steady State Flow Rate (with valve in full open condition)
See the flow equation defined previously in the sizing section.
Maximum Leakage When Closed
Less than 0.25% of the rated steady state flow rate (i.e., 0.25% of the flow
calculated in Steady State Flow Rate above)
Filtration Required
5 m absolute max particle size
Expected Maximum Gas Supply Pressure (P1) (not a limiting specification)
450 kPa/4.5 bar absolute (65.3 psi absolute)
Expected Maximum Air Manifold Pressure (P2) (not a limiting specification)
300 kPa/3.0 bar absolute (43.5 psi absolute)
Maximum Gas Manifold to Air Manifold Pressure Difference
(the limiting specification: P1 P2)
150 kPa/1.5 bar (21.7 psi)
Maximum Backfire Pressure Spike (without back-flowing through valve)
50 kPa/0.5 bar (7 psi) above the current gas manifold pressure
Exceeding this by more than 2 bar (29 psi) may damage the valve.
Expected Maximum Gas Supply Temperature
80 C (176 F)
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Chapter 7.
Product Support and Service Options
Product Support Options
If you are experiencing problems with the installation, or unsatisfactory
performance of a Woodward product, the following options are available:
1. Consult the troubleshooting guide in the manual.
2. Contact the OE Manufacturer or Packager of your system.
3. Contact the Woodward Business Partner serving your area.
4. Contact Woodward technical assistance via email
(EngineHelpDesk@Woodward.com) with detailed information on the
product, application, and symptoms. Your email will be forwarded to an
appropriate expert on the product and application to respond by telephone
or return email.
5. If the issue cannot be resolved, you can select a further course of action to
pursue based on the available services listed in this chapter.
OEM or Packager Support: Many Woodward controls and control devices are
installed into the equipment system and programmed by an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) or Equipment Packager at their factory. In some cases, the
programming is password-protected by the OEM or packager, and they are the best
source for product service and support. Warranty service for Woodward products
shipped with an equipment system should also be handled through the OEM or
Packager. Please review your equipment system documentation for details.
Woodward Business Partner Support: Woodward works with and supports a
global network of independent business partners whose mission is to serve the
users of Woodward controls, as described here:
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return number;
Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper
handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
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Engineering Services
Woodwards Full-Service Distributors offer various Engineering Services for our
products. For these services, you can contact the Distributor by telephone or by
email.
Technical Support
Product Training
Field Service
Technical Support is available from your equipment system supplier, your local
Full-Service Distributor, or from many of Woodwards worldwide locations,
depending upon the product and application. This service can assist you with
technical questions or problem solving during the normal business hours of the
Woodward location you contact.
Product Training is available as standard classes at many Distributor locations.
Customized classes are also available, which can be tailored to your needs and
held at one of our Distributor locations or at your site. This training, conducted by
experienced personnel, will assure that you will be able to maintain system
reliability and availability.
Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product
and location, from one of our Full-Service Distributors. The field engineers are
experienced both on Woodward products as well as on much of the nonWoodward equipment with which our products interface.
For information on these services, please contact one of the Full-Service
Distributors listed at www.woodward.com/directory.
Products Used in
Electrical Power Systems
Products Used in
Engine Systems
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Technical Assistance
If you need to contact technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information.
Please write it down here before contacting the Engine OEM, the Packager, a Woodward
Business Partner, or the Woodward factory:
General
Your Name
Site Location
Phone Number
Fax Number
Control/Governor Information
Control/Governor #1
Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter
Control Description or Governor Type
Serial Number
Control/Governor #2
Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter
Control Description or Governor Type
Serial Number
Control/Governor #3
Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter
Control Description or Governor Type
Serial Number
Symptoms
Description
If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or
the menu settings written down and with you at the time of the call.
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Appendix.
Interpreting Solenoid Ratings
Procedure for interpreting the Equivalent Average Direct Current
(EADC) and Equivalent Average Power (EAP) ratings of Woodward
Solenoids
Introduction
Woodward solenoids are labeled with maximum rated values of input current and
input power. These input ratings must not be exceeded during continuous
solenoid operation, to prevent exceeding a prescribed coil temperature rise at the
maximum rated ambient operating temperature. These solenoids must be driven
by specially designed current limiting drivers, providing periodic, two-tier current
waveforms (see example waveform in Figure A-1).
The first tier is the relatively large pull-in current pulse. The second tier is the
lesser hold-in current pulse. Solenoid applications vary in regard to the current
waveform required to achieve the desired solenoid performance, considering the
device being actuated by the solenoid, the frequency of solenoid operation, etc.
The parameters Equivalent Average Direct Current (EADC) and Equivalent
Average Power (EAP) are used as ratings for these solenoids to achieve a
rating procedure that can be applied to varying solenoid applications.
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Current (amp)
Ip
Ih
Time (sec)
T0
T1
T2
Tt
Ip = Pull-in Current
Ih = Hold-in Current
To = Initial Current Rise
T1 = Initial Fall of Pull-in Current
T2 = Initial Fall of Hold-in Current
Tt = Total Time of One Complete Current Waveform
Figure A-1. Two Tier Current Waveform Parameters
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To = 0.0 s
T1 = 0.002 s
T2 = 0.020 s
Tt = 0.100 s
Ip = 10 A
Ih = 2 A
EADC = [{(T1 T0) * (Ip) + (T2 T1) * (Ih)} / (Tt T0)] 0.5 (amps)
EADC = [{(0.002 * (10)} + {0.018 * (2)} / {0.100}]0.5 = [(0.2 + 0.072) / (0.100)]0.5
EADC
= 1.649 A
Due to assumptions of current waveform rise times, fall times, and
other waveform parameters, the EADC value obtained from the
equation shown above typically results in a conservative value. A
more precise method may be used to calculate the EADC value of an
applications current waveform if the method shown above results in
an EADC value at or slightly over the solenoids rated EADC value.
Contact Woodward for more information or assistance if needed with
EADC calculations for a particular application.
Solenoid
Coil Resistance (max)
Part No.
(ohms)
5852-125..................... 1.91
5852-187..................... 1.85
5852-253..................... 1.91
5852-1006 ................... 1.91
5852-1008 ................... 1.91
5852-1062 ................... 1.91
Table A-1. Maximum Solenoid Coil Resistance (Rc) Values for Woodward
SOGAV 250 Solenoids (at Max Rated Temperature)
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Changes in Revision P
Updated Declarations
Changes in Revision K
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