Product Manual 36703 (Revision NEW) : Pgev and Pge Locomotive Governors
Product Manual 36703 (Revision NEW) : Pgev and Pge Locomotive Governors
Product Manual 36703 (Revision NEW) : Pgev and Pge Locomotive Governors
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Manual 36703 PGEV and PGE Locomotive Governors
Contents
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Figure 1-1. Left Front View of PGE Governor (Remote Vane Servo Apps) ...........2
Figure 1-2. Right Rear View of PGE Governor (Remote Vane Servo Apps) .........2
Figure 1-3. Left Front View of PGEV Governor (Integral Vane Servo Apps) .........3
Figure 1-4. Right Rear View of PGEV Governor (Integral Vane Servo Apps) .......3
Figure 1-5a. Outline Drawing of PGE Governor with Rotary Servo .......................4
Figure 1-5b. Outline Drawing of PGE Governor with Rotary Servo .......................5
Figure 1-6a. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo and
Rotary Output ....................................................................................6
Figure 1-6b. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo and
Rotary Output ....................................................................................7
Figure 1-7a. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo, Water
Box, and Linear Output ......................................................................8
Figure 1-7b. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo, Water
Box, and Linear Output ......................................................................9
Figure 1-8. Typical Wiring Diagram ........................................................................9
Figure 1-9. Typical Wiring Diagram for 12 Pole Connector ..................................10
Figure 1-10. Typical Wiring Diagram for 16 Pole Connector ................................10
Figure 2-1. Viscosity Comparison Chart ...............................................................15
Figure 2-2. Oil Comparison Chart.........................................................................15
Figure 3-1. Schematic Diagram of Typical PGEV Governor ................................21
Figure 3-2. Sectional Diagram PGE Governor .....................................................23
Figure 3-3a. Integral Vane Servo (with Resistor Pack Assembly) .......................28
Figure 3-3b. Integral Vane Servo (with Ceramic Resistor) ...................................28
Figure 3-4. Lube Oil Pressure Shutdown and Alarm ............................................30
Figure 3-5. Typical Limited Acceleration Fuel Schedule Curve ...........................31
Figure 3-6a. Schematic Diagram, Fuel Limiter and Linkage ................................33
Figure 3-6b. Start Fuel Limiter Linkage ................................................................37
Figure 5-1. PGEV with Fuel Limiter ......................................................................44
Figure 5-2. Solenoid Pack ....................................................................................44
Figure 5-3. Fuel Limiter Installed ..........................................................................45
Figure 5-4. Fuel Limiter Assembly ........................................................................45
Figure 5-5. Overriding Solenoid Spring and Piston ..............................................45
Figure 5-6. Load Control Bushing, Spring, and Gasket........................................45
Figure 5-7. Triangular Plate and Speed Setting Cylinder Installed on Column ....46
Figure 5-8. Speed Setting Cylinder and Triangular Plate .....................................46
Figure 5-9. Time Delay Mechanism Installed .......................................................47
Figure 5-10. Time Delay Mechanism and Speed Setting Pilot Valve Assembly ..47
Figure 5-11. Bypass Valve ...................................................................................47
Figure 5-12. Vane Servo ......................................................................................48
Figure 5-13. Vane Servo and Oil Filter .................................................................48
Figure 5-14. Low Lube Oil Cover and Diaphragm ................................................49
Figure 5-15. Side Plate .........................................................................................50
Figure 5-16. Low Lube Oil and Timing Valve Systems ........................................50
Figure 5-17. Power Case and Power Servo .........................................................50
Figure 5-18. Compensation System .....................................................................51
Figure 5-19. Drive Shaft .......................................................................................51
Figure 5-20. Power Case and Base .....................................................................52
Figure 5-21. Ballhead Assembly...........................................................................52
Figure 5-22. Power Case......................................................................................53
Figure 5-23. Solenoid Pack and Receiver ............................................................53
Figure 5-24. Solenoid and Receiver Assembly ....................................................54
Figure 5-25. Speed Setting Cylinder ....................................................................54
Figure 5-26. Fuel Limit Bracket and Linkage ........................................................55
Figure 5-27. Fuel Limiter Sensor and Bellows .....................................................56
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Figure 7-9. Exploded View of Time Delay and Bypass Valve ............................102
Figure 7-10. Exploded View of Load Control Pilot Valve Assembly ...................103
Figure 7-11. Exploded View of Vane Servo (Resistor Pack) ..............................105
Figure 7-12. Exploded View of Vane Servo (Ceramic Resistor) ........................107
Figure 7-13. Exploded View of Speed Setting Servo .........................................109
Figure 7-14. Exploded View of Fuel Limiter .......................................................111
Figure 7-15. Exploded View of Oil Filter .............................................................112
Figure 7-16. Exploded View of Electrical Receiver Assembly............................115
Figure 7-17. Exploded View of Water Box .........................................................117
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
The PGE governor is basically a standard PG hydraulic governor to regulate
engine speed with a number of special adaptations for locomotive and train
operation. It includes an electro-hydraulic speed setting mechanism for remote
control of engine speed, a mechanical-hydraulic load control device for automatic
regulation of engine load to maintain a specific power output at each speed
setting, and a 12 ft-lb (16 J) single acting spring return hydraulic power servo with
tailrod. The power servo may have either a reciprocating (linear) or rotary output.
The governors may be arranged for use with a remote vane servomotor to adjust
the generator exciter rheostat or they may include both servomotor and rheostat
as integral parts of the governor. See Figures 1-1 through 1-4.
The manuals listed below supplement the information contained in this manual
and are required to provide complete coverage:
36600, PG Governor Basic Elements
36692, PG Power Cylinder Assemblies
36693, PG Base Assemblies
A number of optional auxiliary features and devices are available for use, either
singly or in combination with the PGE and PGEV governors. These devices
permit the governor to perform other secondary functions in addition to its
primary function of regulating engine speed and power output. A list of manuals
of these features and devices follows:
36404, Type PG Governors Analysis and Correction of Governing Troubles
36405, Recommended Tools for PG Governors
36601, Absolute Manifold Pressure Bias Load Control and Fuel Limiter
36652, Automatic Safety Shutdowns and Alarms
36695, Manifold Air Pressure Bias Fuel Limiter (inline Model)
Specifications
Mounting Base and Drive: See Figures 1-5, 1-6, 1-7
Mounting Attitude: Vertical
Drive Rotation: Fixed cw, fixed ccw, or reversible
Maximum Speed Range: 200 to 1600 rpm
Recommended Speed Range: 200 to 1200 rpm
Drive Power Requirement: 1/2 hp (373 W) at maximum drive speed and
normal hydraulic viscosity
Hydraulic Fluid: Petroleum base lubricating oil (contact Woodward
if other hydraulic fluids are to be used)
Recommended Viscosity Range: 100 to 200 SSU (minimum of 50 to a maximum
of 3000 SSU for wide range applications). See
manual 25071, Oils for Hydraulic Controls
Supply: Self-contained, 1-5/8 quart (1.5 L) capacity
(approx.). Two quart (1.9 L) capacity with
integral vane servo.
Pressure: Approximately 100 psi (690 kPa)
Normal Operating Temperature: –20 to +210 °F (–29 to +99 °C). Contact
Woodward beyond these limits. Hydraulic
fluid pour point must be below lowest
expected starting temperature.
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Output Specifications
Useful Work Capacity: 8.0 ft-lb (10.8 J)
Maximum Work Capacity: 12.0 ft-lb (16.3 J)
Stroke (Reciprocating Output): 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Angular Travel (Rotary Output): 30 degrees
Terminal Shaft (Rotary Output): 3/4 inch (19.05 mm) diameter, 48 serrations
Weight: 105 to 130 lb (48 to 59 kg) depending on
optional features
Figure 1-1. Left Front View of PGE Governor (Remote Vane Servo Apps)
Figure 1-2. Right Rear View of PGE Governor (Remote Vane Servo Apps)
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Figure 1-3. Left Front View of PGEV Governor (Integral Vane Servo Apps)
Figure 1-4. Right Rear View of PGEV Governor (Integral Vane Servo Apps)
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Figure 1-6a. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo and
Rotary Output
(Do not Use for Construction)
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Figure 1-6b. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo and
Rotary Output
(Do not Use for Construction)
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Figure 1-7a. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo, Water
Box, and Linear Output
(Do not Use for Construction)
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Figure 1-7b. Outline Drawing of PGEV Governor with Integral Vane Servo, Water
Box, and Linear Output
(Do not Use for Construction)
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Chapter 2.
Installation and Adjustment
Introduction
Refer to Figure 1-5, 1-6, or 1-7 for complete physical dimensions of the governor.
Use care in handling the governor; be careful to avoid striking the drive shaft. Do
not drop or rest the governor on its drive shaft. Such treatment could damage the
governor.
Installation
Take care to ensure that the governor is mounted squarely and that the drive
connection to the engine drive is properly aligned. Do not use force when making
this connection. A gasket must be used between the governor base and
mounting pad. Misalignment of the governor with respect to its mounting pad, or
engine drive connection, or too tight a fit between governor drive and drive
coupling can result in excessive wear or seizure and may also cause undesirable
"jiggle" at the output shaft.
The linkage from the governor to the engine fuel system must be properly aligned
to eliminate binding and/or excessive backlash. The relationship of "piston gap"
(see Figure 3-1) or terminal shaft angular position to rack position must be
adjusted in accordance with the engine manufacturer's specifications.
Make the hydraulic and electrical connections required for the particular model
governor being installed. Fill governor with oil to a level between lines on oil
gauge sight glass. Fill the governor with oil to the line on the oil gauge ( on
models with only one line on the gauge). Oil must be clean and of a grade
suitable for the particular operating conditions (see Specifications). Recheck oil
level after engine is started and add oil as necessary. Do not overfill.
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To fill the cavity when the governor is on a test stand, energize or de-energize
the overriding solenoid. This lowers or raises the overriding valve plunger, raising
or lowering the load control pilot valve plunger and releasing oil to the rheostat
cavity. When filling the rheostat cavities on the engine, move the throttle from the
IDLE position to number two position. The load control pilot valve plunger
changes position, allowing oil to enter the rheostat cavity. Changing load with the
throttle should be done a few times to be sure the cavity is full. The cavity is full
when the oil completely fills the area behind the indicator glass.
Adjustments
Normally, the only requirements for putting a new or overhauled governor into
service are bleeding entrapped air and adjusting the compensation needle valve
to obtain maximum stability. All other operating adjustments are made during
testing at the factory in accordance with the engine manufacturer's specifications
and should not ordinarily require further adjustment. If found necessary to
change or readjust speed settings or other operating adjustments, refer to the
engine manufacturer's instructions. Do not attempt internal adjustment of the
governor unless thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures.
1. With the prime mover operating at IDLE, open the compensation needle
valve several turns to cause the engine to hunt. In some cases, opening of
the needle valve alone may not cause the engine to hunt, but manually
disturbing the governor speed setting will induce the governor to move
through its full output stroke. Allow several minutes of hunting to remove
trapped air in the hydraulic circuits.
3. Check the governor stability by manually disturbing the governor speed setting.
The compensation adjustment is satisfactory when the governor returns to
speed with only a slight over - or undershoot. Once the needle valve
adjustment is correct, it is not necessary to change the setting except for large,
permanent changes in temperature which affect governor oil viscosity.
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This is NOT intended to be used in the selection of the engine, turbine, or other
type of prime mover lubricating oil.
Governor oil is both a lubricating oil and a hydraulic oil. It must have a viscosity
index that allows it to perform over the operating temperature range and it must
have the proper blending of additives that cause it to remain stable and
predictable over this range. Governor fluid must be compatible with seal
materials (nitrile, polyacrylic, and fluorocarbon). Many automotive and gas engine
oils, industrial lubricating oils, and other oils of mineral or synthetic origin meet
these requirements. Woodward governors are designed to give stable operation
with most oils, if the fluid viscosity at the operating temperature span is within a
50 to 3000 SUS (Saybolt Universal Seconds) range. Ideally, at the normal
operating temperature the viscosity should be between 100 to 300 SUS. Poor
governor response or instability usually is an indication that the oil is too thick or
too thin.
ZDP Additives
ZDP is corrosive to silver and tends to attack it. Oils with a ZDP antiwear additive
are not recommended for use in the PGEV governor with an oil-filled side plate.
The PGEV governor contains a load-control resistor with silver contacts.
Increased silver contamination of the oil and wear of the load control resistor
contacts may result from using an oil with a ZDP antiwear additive. PGE
governors and PGEV governors without an oil-filled side plate may continue to
use oils with a ZDP antiwear additive, as the oil does not come into contact with
the silver contacts.
Operating a governor continuously beyond the high limit temperature of the oil
will result in oil oxidation. This is identified by varnish or sludge deposits on the
governor parts. To reduce oil oxidation, lower the governor operating
temperature with a heat exchanger or other means, or change to an oil more
resistant to oxidation at the operating temperature.
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Specific oil viscosity recommendations are given on the chart. Select a readily
available good brand of oil, either mineral or synthetic, and continue using it. Do
not mix the different classes of oils. Oil that meets the API (American Petroleum
Institute) engine service classification in either the "S" group or the "C" group,
starting with "SA" and "CA" through "SF" and "CD" is suitable for governor
service. Oils meeting performance requirements of the following specifications
are also suitable. MIL-L-21O4A, MIL-L-21O4B, MIL-L-2104C,
MIL-L-46152, MIL-L-46152A, MIL-L-46152B, MIL-L-45199B.
If drain time is insufficient for the solvent to completely drain or evaporate, flush
governor with the same oil it is being refilled with to avoid dilution and possible
contamination of the new oil,
To avoid recontamination, the replacement oil should be free of dirt, water, and
other foreign material. Use clean containers to store and transfer oil.
Oil that has been carefully selected to match the operating conditions and is
compatible with governor components should give long service between oil
changes. For governors operating under ideal conditions, i.e., minimum exposure
to dust and water and within the temperature limits of the oil, oil changes can be
extended to two or more years. If available, a regularly scheduled oil analysis is
helpful in determining the frequency of oil changes.
Oil Level
Fill the governor with oil to the mark on the sight gauge, recheck with the engine
idling. Oil must be visible in the glass on the gauge during all other conditions.
If additional information for oil properties is required, see manual 25071, Oils for
Hydraulic Controls.
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Chapter 3.
Principles of Operation
Introduction
For purposes of description, the PGE and PGEV governors are considered to
consist of three major functional sections: a basic governor section, a speed
setting section, and a load control section.
The governor drive shaft passes through the governor base and engages the
rotating bushing. The pump supplies pressure oil for operation of the basic
governor section, the speed setting section, the load control system (except
applications using a remote vane servo, or where engine oil is supplied to the
control system), and all other auxiliary features or devices.
A spring loaded accumulator and relief valve system maintains governor oil
operating pressure. When operating pressure is reached the spring pressure is
overcome and the oil is released to sump.
The governor drive rotates the oil pump and pilot valve bushing. The flyweight
head assembly is driven by the rotating pilot valve bushing. A thrust bearing rides
on top of the flyweight-head toes permitting the rotational motion between the
downward force of the speeder spring and the upward force of the flyweights.
The relative motion between the bushing and plunger minimizes static friction.
There are several styles of flyweight head assemblies available. The exact style
used depends upon the engine drive train to the governor. A solid head is used
where the drive is relatively free of torsional vibrations. "Spring driven" and
"spring driven oil damped" head assemblies are used to attenuate objectionable
levels of torsional vibration which may be imparted to the governor from the
engine. These vibrations may originate from a source other than the drive itself
but reach the governor through the drive connection. Unless minimized or
eliminated, these vibrations are sensed as speed changes and the governor will
continually adjust the fuel rack in an attempt to maintain a constant speed.
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The greater of two opposing forces moves the pilot valve plunger up or down.
Flyweight force tends to lift the plunger while speeder spring force tends to lower
the plunger. When the engine is on speed at any speed setting, these forces are
balanced and the flyweights assume a vertical position. In this position, the
control land on the pilot valve plunger is centered over the regulating port(s) in
the rotating bushing. No oil, other than leakage make up, flows to or from the
buffer compensation system or power cylinder. A change in either of these two
forces will move the plunger from its centered position. The plunger will be
lowered (1) when the governor speed setting is unchanged but an additional load
slows the engine and governor (thereby decreasing flyweight force), or (2) when
engine speed is unchanged but speeder spring force is increased to raise the
governor speed setting. Similarly, the pilot valve plunger will be raised (1) when
the governor speed setting is unchanged but load is removed from the engine
causing an increase in engine and governor speed (and hence, an increase in
flyweight force), or (2) where engine speed is unchanged but speeder spring
force is reduced to lower the governor speed setting. When the plunger is
lowered (an underspeed condition), pressure oil is directed into the buffer
compensation system and power cylinder to raise the power piston and increase
fuel. When lifted (an overspeed condition), oil is permitted to drain from these
areas to sump and the power piston moves downward to decrease fuel.
The buffer piston, springs, and needle valve in the hydraulic circuits between the
pilot valve plunger and power cylinder make up the buffer compensation system.
This system functions to stabilize the governing action by minimizing over or
undershoot following a change in governor speed setting or a change in load on
the engine. It establishes a temporary negative feedback signal (temporary
droop) in the form of a pressure differential which is applied across the
compensation land of the pilot valve plunger. The flow of oil into or out of the
buffer system displaces the buffer piston in the direction of flow. This movement
increases the loading on one spring while decreasing the load on the other and
creates a slight difference in the pressures on either side of the piston with the
higher pressure on the side opposite the spring being compressed. These
pressures are transmitted to opposite sides of the plunger compensation land
and produce a net force, upward or downward, which assists in re-centering the
plunger whenever a fuel correction is made.
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In effect, this enables the governor to cut off the additional fuel needed for
acceleration by stopping the power piston when it has reached a point
corresponding to that amount of fuel required for steady state operation at the
new higher speed or load. As the engine continues to accelerate toward the set
speed, the compensation force is gradually dissipated to offset the continuing
increase in flyweight force. This is done by equalizing the pressures on each side
of the compensation land through the needle valve at a rate proportional to the
continued rate of acceleration. The rate of dissipation is the same as the rate of
increase in flyweight force, the pressure differential is reduced to zero at the
instant flyweight force becomes exactly equal to speeder spring force. This
minimizes speed overshoot and permits the governor to quickly re-establish
stable operation. The needle valve setting determines the rate at which the
differential pressure is dissipated and allows the governor to be "matched" to the
characteristics of the engine. The compressed buffer spring returns the buffer
piston to its centered position as the pressure differential is dissipated.
Whenever large changes in speed setting or load are made, the buffer piston will
move far enough to uncover a bypass port in the buffer cylinder. This limits the
pressure differential across the buffer piston and permits oil to flow directly to the
power cylinder. Thus, the power piston is made to respond quickly to large
changes in speed setting or load.
Compensation Cutoff
With large decreases in speed or load, the power piston moves to the "no fuel"
position and blocks the compensation oil passage between the power cylinder
and needle valve to prevent normal equalization of the compensation pressures.
This holds the buffer piston off center and increases the level of the pressure
transmitted to the upper side of the plunger compensation land. The increased
pressure differential, added to the effect of the speeder spring, temporarily
increases the governor speed setting. The governor will thus begin corrective
action as soon as engine speed drops below the temporary speed setting and
start the power piston upward to restore the fuel supply in sufficient time to
prevent a large underspeed transient. The above action is sometimes referred to
as "compensation cutoff". When the upward movement of the power piston again
uncovers the compensation oil passage, normal compensating action will resume
and stabilize engine speed at the actual speed setting of the governor.
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This section consists of a speed setting cylinder, a speed setting pilot valve
plunger housed within a rotating bushing, four speed setting solenoids, a
triangular plate, and a restoring linkage mechanism.
General
The speed setting section provides a method of changing the compression
(force) of the speeder spring which opposes flyweight centrifugal force. It does
this by controlling the position of the speed setting piston in the speed setting
cylinder. When control oil is admitted to the cylinder, the piston moves
downward, compressing the speeder spring and raising the speed setting, When
oil is allowed to drain from the cylinder, the piston spring forces the piston
upward, reducing speeder spring force and lowering the speed setting. The flow
of oil into or out of the speed setting cylinder is regulated by the speed setting
pilot valve plunger in the rotating bushing. The plunger is controlled by the
solenoids which provide incremental control of speed in equally spaced steps. An
integral gear on the governor flyweight head drives the bushing through a splined
mating gear on the lower end of the bushing.
The rate of movement of the speed setting piston over its full downward stroke
(idle to maximum speed) is usually retarded to occur over some specific time
interval to minimize exhaust smoke during accelerations. This is done by
admitting governor pressure oil into the rotating bushing through an orifice which
registers with the main supply port once in every revolution of the bushing. This
retards the rate at which oil is supplied to the control port in the bushing and thus,
the rate of oil flow to the speed setting cylinder. The diameter of the orifice
determines the specific time interval which may be anywhere within a nominal
range of 1 to 50 seconds. Typical engine acceleration periods for switching and
suburban service is approximately 5 seconds; for freight or passenger service,
approximately 15 to 30 seconds; turbo-supercharged engines the timing may be
as much as 50 seconds to permit the supercharger to accelerate with the engine.
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Speed Setting
Three of the four speed setting solenoids, A, B, and C, actuate the pilot valve
plunger by controlling the movement of the triangular plate which rests on top of
the floating lever attached to the plunger. The fourth solenoid D controls the
position of the rotating bushing with respect to the plunger. Energizing the A, B,
and C solenoids, singly or in various combinations, depresses the triangular plate
a predetermined distance for each combination. The downward movement of the
plate is transmitted through the floating lever to un-center the plunger. This
directs intermittent oil pressure to the speed setting cylinder, forcing the speed
setting piston downward to increase the Governor speed setting. Energizing the
D solenoid pushes the rotating bushing downward and opens the control port to
drain oil from the speed setting cylinder and thus decrease the speed setting. An
identifying letter will be found on the solenoid bracket adjacent to each solenoid.
Advancing or retarding the throttle control from one step to the next energizes or
de-energizes the solenoids in various combinations to increase or decrease
engine speeds in approximately equal increments.
Whenever a change in speed setting is made, the movement of the speed setting
piston, downward or upward, is transmitted or fed back through the restoring
linkage and floating lever to re-center the pilot valve plunger. This stops the flow
of oil into or out of the speed setting cylinder at a position corresponding to that
speed setting.
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Normal Shutdown
(See Figure 3-1)
Under normal operating conditions, the engine is shut down by moving the
throttle to the STOP position. This energizes the D solenoid pushing the rotating
bushing down and opening the control port to drain the oil from the speed setting
cylinder. The speed setting piston then moves up lifting the shutdown nuts and
shutdown rod in the process. This lifts the governor pilot- valve plunger, draining
oil from the buffer compensation system and allowing the power piston to move
down to the shutdown (no fuel) position. The upward movement of the speed-
setting piston is limited by the stop screw.
The speed-setting-piston stop screw (Figure 3-1) limits piston rod travel.
Restarting the engine is easier because less oil volume is required to move the
speed setting piston down.
Control of engine load is achieved by regulating engine speed and fuel setting.
This is done by adjusting the generator field-excitation current through the use of
a vane servo controlled variable resistance in the generator-field circuit. The
vane servo is controlled by the load control pilot valve and related linkage in the
governor. The load-control linkage is so arranged that for each speed setting
there is only one fuel setting (engine power output) at which the load- control
pilot-valve-plunger will be centered.
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In some applications, the vane servo is a remote unit connected to the governor
through tubing and uses oil from the engine lubricating system for its operation.
The vane servo may be either a rotary or piston type. In other applications, the
vane servo is integral with the governor and uses governor oil for its operation.
The integral unit consists of a commutator about which a set of moveable
brushes rotate to change the value of the resistance in the generator field
excitation circuit. The brushes are driven by the servomotor which, in turn, is
controlled by the load-control pilot valve. Remote units, usually provided by the
locomotive manufacturer, differ in size and construction from the integral unit,
however, the method of control and operation is essentially identical.
The load-control pilot valve plunger is suspended from the load-control floating
lever. The lever is connected to the power-piston tailrod at one end and to the
speed setting piston rod at the other end. Any movement of either or both pistons
causes a corresponding movement of the plunger which is housed within a non-
rotating bushing. Pressure oil is supplied to the plunger either externally from the
engine lubricating oil system or internally from the governor oil pump. Two lands
on the plunger control the flow of oil to or from the vane servo. When internal
governor oil is used for operation of the vane servo, a supply (cutoff) valve is
provided in the oil supply passage to the load-control valve. The supply valve is
closed during starting so that all available oil from the governor oil pump is
delivered to the speed setting and power pistons to quickly open the fuel injectors
and thus minimize cranking time. After the engine starts, the increase in governor
oil pressure opens the supply valve and restores normal load control system
operation. This valve also serves a secondary system to control the vane servo
response rate (timing).
The power piston moves upward simultaneously raising the right end of the load
control floating lever which, in turn, lifts the pilot valve plunger above center. This
directs pressure oil through the upper control port in the bushing to the decrease-
excitation side of the vane servo while opening the lower port in the bushing to
drain. With a reduction in load, the engine will overspeed and the governor will
then act to reduce fuel. The reduction in field excitation current and engine fuel
will continue until the power piston and floating lever have returned to their
original position. This re-centers the pilot valve plunger and stops the
servomotor. Consequently, the electrical load is reduced sufficiently to again
balance the required engine power output (fuel flow). At this point, the engine will
have also returned to an on-speed condition.
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In some governors, the oil flow is restricted by the number, size and position of a
group of orifice holes (restricted porting) in the load control bushing, which are
opened and closed by the movement of the pilot valve plunger. With this
arrangement, a progressively increasing (or decreasing) rate of movement
occurs depending on the degree of movement of the plunger. These rates will not
necessarily be the same in both directions.
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Governors used with remote servos may have a separate timing valve assembly
consisting of two adjustable ball check valves in series within a common housing
The assembly may be externally mounted on the governor or remotely located
and connected into one of the lines between the governor and servo. The valves
are individually adjustable to provide the desired maximum rate of movement
over the full travel of the servomotor in either the increase or decrease excitation
direction.
Energizing the ORS pushes the overriding valve plunger down, closing the drain
to Sump and allowing pressure oil to flow into the overriding cylinder. The
overriding piston moves upward, contacting the spring collar on the stem of the
pilot-valve plunger and lifting the plunger above its centered position. The slot in
the link connecting the pilot-valve plunger to the floating lever permits the plunger
to rise independently of the lever. This directs pressure oil to the decrease-
excitation side of the vane servo, thus reducing generator output. When the ORS
is de-energized, the overriding-valve plunger moves upward, closing the
pressure port and allowing the oil to drain from the overriding cylinder. This
restores normal load-control system operation.
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Transition—A condition where the electrical circuits between the generator and
traction motors are automatically changed, as road speed changes, to provide
more efficient transmission of electrical power. Overriding is used in this
circumstance to protect the switchgear from arcing which would occur during
transition if high current existed in the traction motor circuits.
Wheel Slip—When rail and load conditions cause drive wheel slip, an immediate
decrease in load occurs at the traction motors and generator. The resulting
increase in engine speed would normally cause the load-control system to
respond by increasing generator output at a time when there is no demand.
Overriding is used in this circumstance in conjunction with wheel-slip relays, if the
locomotive is so equipped, to cause a reduction in generator output until wheel
slippage ceases.
Vane servos use either a resistor pack or a ceramic resistor. Figure 3-3a shows a
vane servo with a resistor pack. A vane servo with a ceramic resistor appears in
Figure 3-3b.
Both servos have a vane-type rotary servomotor. Drain oil flows through the
covers of both units to cool the resistor pack or the ceramic resistor. The
commutator and resistor pack or ceramic resistor are electrically insulated from
the vane servo unit.
The vane servo shaft output shaft has external serrations with one missing tooth.
The slot formed by the missing tooth mates with a ridge on the brush drive shaft
to make sure that the two shafts assemble correctly.
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Adjustment of the spring seat in the field is not recommended. This adjustment
biases the lube-oil-pressure required for shutdown. Adjust the spring seat on a
test stand during testing after an overhaul. No further adjustment should be
necessary.
Bypass Valve
Governor pressure oil is supplied to the shutdown piston in one of two ways,
depending on the speed setting. At rated speed settings, the bypass valve is
moved down off its seat by the speed-changing mechanism. Governor pressure
oil passes directly to the shutdown piston and immediately initiates engine
shutdown in the event of lube-oil failure.
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When starting and at idle speeds, the bypass valve is closed and governor
pressure oil travels through an intermittent-flow orifice in the rotating speed-
setting-pilot-valve bushing. With each rotation of the bushing, a slot in the
bushing registers with an oil-supply passage in the governor column and a hole
in the adjustment sleeve. Thus, intermittent pressure oil is passed to the
shutdown-valve plunger. The adjustment sleeve may be turned (by readjusting
the time-delay pointer) so the cross-sectional area of the oil passage is increased
or decreased. Thus, the volume of oil supplied with each rotation of the bushing
is increased or decreased. Turning the pointer cw increases volume and
decreases the time required to pass sufficient oil to initiate shutdown.
Fuel Limiter
General
The fuel limiter is an auxiliary system designed primarily for use on Woodward
PG load control governors installed on turbo-supercharged locomotive engines. It
is used with manifold air pressure as a reference. This governor is equipped with
a load-control-overriding solenoid and provisions for fast unloading.
The function of the load control is independent of the fuel limiter. They are related
only through an optional common reference to manifold air pressure. Figure 3-6a
illustrates the basic fuel limiter, the load-control override and bias linkages
installed on a locomotive governor equipped with load control, an overriding
solenoid, and solenoid speed setting.
The fuel limiter restricts the movement of the governor power piston toward the
increase-fuel direction, limiting engine fuel during acceleration as a function of
manifold air pressure (an approximation of the weight of air available at any
instant). Fuel limiting improves the fuel-to-air ratio and, during acceleration,
allows complete combustion. This improves acceleration and reduces smoke.
Fuel limiting also protects the engine if the turbo-supercharger fails or reductions
in engine air supply occur.
Figure 3-5 illustrates the unlimited, limited, and steady-state fuel schedules for a
typical engine together with a typical acceleration transient from one steady-state
condition to another.
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Description
The fuel limiter (Figure 3-6a) is essentially a floating lever, a bellcrank, a
pressure sensor and cam, and a hydraulic amplifier together with a feedback
lever and a fuel-limit lever. The right end of the floating lever is connected to the
tailrod of the governor power piston and pivots about one leg of the bellcrank.
The left end of the floating level rests on the right end of the hydraulic-amplifier
feedback lever. The position of the bellcrank, and therefore the position of the
floating-lever pivot point, is determined by the position of the fuel-limit cam.
Raising the floating-lever pivot as manifold air pressure increases, allows the
governor power piston to move upward a proportionally greater distance before
fuel limiting occurs.
Operation
Pressured oil enters the fuel limiter through the inlet check valve. Oil is directed
to the upper side of the sensor piston and through the orifice-pack restriction to
the under side of the sensor piston. The inlet check valve prevents siphoning of
the oil from the limiter housing during shutdown periods and omits the time lag to
refill the orifice pack and piston cylinder. This prevents the sensor piston from
going to maximum-fuel position during start-up. The bleed valve regulates the
rate of oil flow from the area under the sensor piston to sump as a function of
manifold air pressure. When the bleed valve bypasses a greater flow of oil from
this area than is admitted through the orifice pack, the sensor piston moves
downward. Conversely, reducing the bypass-oil flow to less than that admitted
causes the sensor piston to rise. When the inflow and outflow of oil are equal, the
piston remains stationary.
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When these opposing forces balance, the bleed-valve diaphragm floats just off of
its seat bypassing oil to sump. This rate of oil flow maintains a constant volume
of oil in the area under the sensor piston.
Assume that the governor speed setting is advanced to a higher speed setting
and a higher manifold-air pressure. The governor power piston moves upward
supplying the additional fuel required for engine acceleration. Since manifold air
pressure lags engine acceleration, the fuel-limiter cam and bellcrank initially
remain stationary until manifold air pressure rises.
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As the governor power piston moves upward increasing fuel, the fuel-limit floating
lever pivots about the upper leg of the bellcrank and depresses the right end of
the feedback lever on the hydraulic amplifier. This pushes the amplifier pilot-
valve plunger below center, allowing pressured oil to flow into the area under the
amplifier piston, causing the piston to rise. As the piston rises, it simultaneously
lifts the left ends of both the fuel-limiter lever and the feedback lever.
When the fuel limit lever contacts the fuel-limit nut on the shutdown bushing, it
begins lifting the shutdown rod to re-center the governor pilot-valve plunger. The
upward movements of the fuel-limit and feedback levers continue until the left
end of the feedback lever raises far enough to re-center the amplifier-pilot-valve
plunger and stop the flow of oil to the amplifier piston. At this point, the fuel-limit
lever re-centers the governor pilot-valve plunger, stopping the upward movement
of the governor power piston. This limits the amount of fuel to provide a proper
fuel/air ratio for efficient burning. Although the governor flyweights are in an
underspeed condition at this time, the power piston remains stationary until
manifold air pressure rises.
As engine speed and load increase, manifold air pressure rises after a short time
lag. The increase in manifold air pressure produces a proportionate increase in
the sensing-bellows force. The bellows force, now greater than the restoring-
spring force, causes the bleed-valve diaphragm to move further off its seat. This
allows a greater flow of oil to sump than is admitted through the orifice pack.
Governor oil pressure acting on the upper side of the sensor piston forces the
piston (and cam) downward and, in the process, further compresses the restoring
spring. The piston continues its downward movement until the net increase in
restoring-spring force equals the net increase in bellows force. This restores the
bellows and bleed-valve diaphragm to their original positions. At this point, the
outflow of oil is again equal to the inflow, and the piston stops moving.
As the sensor piston and cam move downward in response to a rise in manifold
air pressure, the bellcrank rotates in a cw direction. This allows the floating-lever
pivot point, the left end of the lever, and in turn the hydraulic-amplifier pilot-valve
plunger to rise.
The loading spring under the pilot-valve plunger maintains a positive contact
between the plunger, levers, bellcrank, and cam. When the pilot-valve plunger
rises above center, the oil under the amplifier piston bleeds to sump through a
drilled passage in the center of the plunger. The passage in the plunger restricts
the rate of oil flow to sump and decreases the rate of movement of the amplifier
piston to minimize hunting. As the amplifier piston moves downward, the left end
of the fuel-limit lever also moves downward. This lowers the shutdown rod which
in turn lowers the governor pilot-valve plunger and increases engine fuel.
The above events occur in continuous and rapid sequence. Normal governor
operation is overridden during an acceleration transient and engine fuel is
scheduled as a function of manifold air pressure, regardless of governor speed
setting. To prevent interference with normal governing action during steady-state
operation, the sensor piston and cam continue their downward movement until
sufficiently below the effective limiting point.
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Conversely, a drop in manifold air pressure rotates the bellcrank ccw. This lowers
the fuel-limit lever, depressing the pilot-valve plunger, and releases pressured oil
to the underside of the amplifier piston. The shutdown rod and governor pilot-
valve plunger are raised, releasing oil from the power-piston cylinder to sump,
and decreasing fuel to the engine. The left end of the fuel-limit floating lever
pivots upwards releasing the hydraulic amplifier pilot-valve plunger upward. As
the control land of the pilot-valve plunger opens the port from the piston cylinder,
oil is bled to sump through a hole in the pilot-valve-plunger shaft. The shutdown
rod is lowered, allowing the governor pilot-valve plunger to re-center.
As engine speed nears the new setting, and manifold air pressure rises, a
downward movement of the fuel-limit lever permits the overriding-solenoid
plunger to rise. Oil is released from under the load-control-overriding piston to
sump, lowering the load-control pilot-valve plunger. The load-control pilot-valve
plunger moves down, releasing pressured oil to the vane servomotor, and
increases excitation. This increases load in proportion to the increase in engine
speed.
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The LVDT provides a linear output voltage over a displacement measuring range
of 1.000 inch (25.40 mm). It consists of a primary coil and two separate
secondary windings of enameled copper wire wound on a common cylindrical,
resin bonded, glass fiber core. A ferromagnetic stainless-steel case houses the
coil assembly and provides full electromagnetic and electrostatic shielding. All
internal voids are filled with epoxy resin. The spring-loaded captive core is
manufactured from nickel iron alloy and moves freely in its guides. The device
requires an excitation of 6 Vac (RMS) at 2.5 KHz. The device has a resolution of
25 mV per 0.001 inch (0.03 mm) displacement.
The excitation voltage is applied to the primary winding. The two secondary
windings are wound in opposite directions to each other. When the movable core
is centered, the secondary voltages are equal in amplitude, but opposite in
phase. At other core positions the secondary voltages will still be opposite in
phase but no longer equal in amplitude. The amount of amplitude difference is
proportional to the distance of the core from center.
The LVDT core center position depends on the governor speed setting. The core
is positioned by a plunger which senses engine load and governor speed setting.
A change in engine load (horsepower) moves the core from center position.
When the engine load increases, the LVDT core moves to cause a decrease in
generator excitation voltage to decrease load. Since the load is reduced, the
governor decreases fuel and, at the same time, the LVDT core position. This
continues until the engine speed is that called for by the governor speed setting
and the LVDT core is once again centered.
The horsepower is now at the designed value for the present speed setting. The
governor has
responded to an increase in load without a long term change in speed. When
engine load decreases the response is similar, but in opposite directions.
The limit lever extends over the floating lever between the speed-setting servo
piston and the power piston tailrod. The tailrod is positioned as a function of the
fuel setting. The speed-setting servo piston is positioned as a function of speed
setting. When the tailrod moves up (as fuel increases) sufficiently far, the floating
lever lifts the free end of the fuel limit lever. The lever spring continually urges the
limit lever down in the direction to contact the floating lever.
The adjustable limit screw attaches to a lug in the fuel-limit lever. The head of the
limit screw fits under the shutdown nuts. The limit screw is adjusted so that the
shutdown nuts (and shutdown rod) are lifted as the tailrod reaches the point
corresponding to the desired maximum starting fuel. Lifting the shutdown nuts
and shutdown rod prevents the governor from increasing fuel further.
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When the governor speed setting is increased, the speed setting servo position
moves down. This action moves the floating lever down away from the fuel limit
lever so that the limit level no longer restricts fuel.
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Chapter 4.
Troubleshooting
Introduction
It is impossible to anticipate every kind of trouble that is encountered in the field.
This covers the most common troubles experienced. Poor governing may be due
to faulty governor performance, or it may be due to the governor attempting to
correct for faulty operation of the engine or turbine auxiliary equipment. The
effect of any auxiliary equipment on the overall control requirements of the
governor also must be considered.
Oil
Fill the governor with oil to the mark on the oil level gauge with the engine idling.
Oil must be visible in the glass on the gauge during all other conditions.
Dirty oil causes approximately 50 per cent of all governor troubles. Use clean
new or filtered oil. Containers used to fill governors from bulk containers should
be perfectly clean. Oil contaminated with water breaks down rapidly, causes
foaming and corrodes internal governor parts.
High overspeeds and low underspeeds, or slow return to speed, after a load
change or speed-setting change, are some of the results of an incorrect setting of
the compensating needle valve.
Definitions
Use the chart on the following pages to determine the probable causes of faulty
operation, and to correct these troubles. Terms used in the chart are defined as
follows:
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Surge—A rhythmic variation of speed, always of large magnitude, which can be
eliminated by blocking governor action manually and which will not recur when
the engine is returned to governor control, unless speed adjustment is changed
or the load changes.
Preliminary Inspection
Governor troubles are usually revealed in speed variations of the prime mover,
but it does not necessarily follow that such variations are caused by the
governor. When improper speed variations appear, the following procedure
should be performed.
1. Check the load to be sure the speed changes are not the result of
malfunctions in the vane servo, generator control circuits, switchgear, etc.
2. Check engine operation to be sure all cylinders are firing properly and that
the fuel injectors are in good operating condition and properly calibrated.
7. Check governor oil pressure. A test port is provided in two sides of the
governor power case for this purpose.
8. The source of most troubles in any hydraulic governor stems from dirty oil.
Grit and other impurities can be introduced into the governor with the oil, or
can form when the oil begins to break down (oxidize) or become sludgy. The
internal moving parts are continually lubricated by the oil within the unit.
Valves, pistons, and plungers will stick and even "freeze" in their bores, due
to excessive wear caused by grit and impurities in the oil. If this is the case,
erratic operation and poor response can be corrected by flushing the unit
with fuel oil or kerosene. The use of commercial solvents is not
recommended as they may damage seals or gaskets.
Change the oil and flush the governor twice a year if possible. Remove the
cover, open the drain cock and drain out the oil. Flush the governor by filling
it with fuel oil. With the engine running at low speed, cycle the governor by
opening the needle valve two or three turns. Let the governor hunt for a
minute or two and then stop engine and drain the governor. Flush the
governor once again. Fill the governor with oil, pouring it over all the internal
parts that are visible. Start the engine and reset the compensation needle
valve.
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Table 4-1. Troubleshooting
Trouble Cause Correction
1. Engine hunts or Needle valve adjustment incorrect. Adjust needle valve as described in
surges. Chapter 2.
Buffer springs too light. This may occur Install heavier buffer springs (consult
on a new installation; or on an old Woodward Governor Company).
installation because of a radical change
in load conditions.
Lost motion in engine linkage, fuel Repair linkage, fuel pumps, or gas
pumps, or gas valve. valve.
Binding in engine linkage, fuel pumps, Repair and re-align linkage, fuel pumps,
or gas valve. or gas valve.
Governor stroke too short. This may Redesign or rework the fuel linkage to
occur on a new installation. Should be require more governor stroke. (Consult
at least 50 percent of full governor engine manufacturer and Woodward
travel between idle and full load. Governor Company).
Low oil level. No harm will be done if Add oil slowly to correct level in gauge.
top of oil is visible in gauge glass.
Dirty oil or foaming oil in governor. Drain governor oil; flush governor to
clean, and refill with proper clean oil.
Bleed air and adjust the needle valve.
Governor worn or not correctly Try spare governor or repair and adjust
adjusted. governor.
a. Check flyweight pins and bearings
for wear.
b. Check flyweight toes for wear
and/or flat spots.
c. Check flyweight and head thrust
bearing; also centering bearing.
d. Pilot-valve plunger may be
sticking; clean and polish if
necessary.
Shutdown nuts not adjusted correctly. Loosen nuts and start engine. Readjust
nuts for proper clearance at idle.
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Trouble Cause Correction
3. Jiggle at governor rod Rough engine drive. Inspect drive mechanism:
end or at terminal a. Check alignment of gears.
shaft. b. Inspect for rough gear teeth,
eccentric gears, or excessive
backlash in gear train.
c. Check gear keys and nuts or set
screws holding drive gears to
shafts.
d. Tighten chain between crankshaft
and camshaft (if used).
e. Check engine vibration dampener
(if used).
f. If governor has serrated drive
shaft, check for wear of shaft and
serrated coupling.
Failure of flexible drive in fly-weight Remove, disassemble, and clean fly-
head. weight head parts.
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Trouble Cause Correction
8. Hard starting and/or The fuel limiter's anti-siphoning check Replace check valve.
excessive smoke for a valve leaking--sensor piston goes to
short duration during maximum-fuel position at start-up and
starting after a then returns to minimum-fuel position as
relatively long housing refills with oil.
shutdown period.
9. Excessive smoke Fuel-limiter orifice pack clogged--sensor Drain governor oil, flush with fuel oil or
during acceleration. piston goes to and remains at maximum kerosene. Refill with clean oil. Operate
fuel position. for a short time. Then drain and refill. If
necessary, remove fuel limiter orifice
pack, disassemble, and clean.
Fuel limiter not adjusted correctly. Adjust as instructed is Chapter 6.
Restoring spring fatigued or broken. Replace restoring spring.
10. Engine bogs during Load control override linkage improperly Adjust as instructed in Chapter 6.
acceleration. adjusted.
11. Erratic operation. Contaminated or foamy oil. Sludge Drain governor oil; flush with fuel oil or
formation. kerosene. Refill with clean oil; operate
for a short time, drain, and refill. If
necessary, remove fuel limiter,
disassemble, and clean.
Low governor oil level--air entrapment. Add oil to correct level as indicated on
sight gauge glass. Check for leakage,
particularly at the governor drive shaft
oil seal. Check manifold air pressure
line for presence of oil which would
indicate leakage at the fuel-limiter
bellows.
Leakage in manifold air pressure lines Repair leaks.
or fittings.
Fuel-limiter bellows leaking. Replace bellows.
12. Deadband at low or Fuel-limiter-sensor piston travel not Adjust as instructed in Chapter 6.
high end of fuel- properly calibrated within manifold air-
limiting schedule. pressure range.
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Chapter 5.
Maintenance
Introduction
This chapter describes maintenance which includes instructions for disassembly,
cleaning, inspection, repair, and assembly.
Special Tools
Refer to manual 36405 for a listing of special tools required for maintenance or
overhaul.
General Instructions
Use care in handling the governor to avoid damage to the drive shaft,
oil seal, bearing and other internal parts or surfaces. Place the
governor on supporting blocks and do not strike the drive shaft.
4. Do not remove press-fit parts such as bearings, locating (dowel) pins, oil
pump check valves, pivot pins, etc., unless replacement is necessary or
removal is required to effect disassembly or removal of other parts.
Disassembly
Place the governor on some type of stand to protect the drive shaft and hold the
governor in position to be worked on.
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5. Remove triangular plate and speed-setting cylinder (Figure 5-7).
a. Remove 2 screws.
b. Remove pin that connects restoring link to restoring lever.
c. Lift off speed-setting cylinder and spring (Figure 5-8).
Figure 5-7. Triangular Plate and Speed Setting Cylinder Installed on Column
6. Remove 2 screws and lift off time delay mechanism (Figures 5-9 and 5-10).
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Figure 5-10. Time Delay Mechanism and Speed Setting Pilot Valve Assembly
7. Lift out speed setting plunger, bushing, floating lever, and load spring
(Figure 5-10).
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9. Remove side plate cover, 12 screws (Figure 5-12).
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11. Remove snap ring and lift out contact plate and indicator assembly (Figure
5-12).
12. Remove 2 screws under contact plate and 2 screws and spacers from end
of resistor pack and remove resistor pack (Figure 5-12).
14. remove low-lube-oil cover, spring, gasket, and diaphragm (Figures 5-13 and
5-14).
If cover will not come off, remove adjustment screw from center of
cover.
15. Remove side plate and gasket, along with pressure-reducing valve sleeve,
plunger, and spring from the column (Figure 5-15).
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16. Remove low-lube-oil valve bushing, piston, spring, and gasket (Figure 5-16).
17. Remove screw and plates and lift out two timing valves.
18. Remove 4 screws. If water box is present, disconnect both tubes from
column. Then separate column from power case (Figure 5-16).
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20. Remove spring, spring seat, and seal (Figure 5-17).
21. Remove 4 screws. Remove 2 screws and water box from power case. Then
separate power servo from power case.
22. Remove spring seat and spring from power servo side of the power case
(Figure 5-18).
23. Remove snap ring, plug, O-ring, spring, and buffer piston (Figure 5-18).
24. Turn power case upside down, remove 8 screws and lift off base (Figure
5-17).
If base does not separate easily from power case, use a screw driver
in slots to pry apart.
25. Remove 3 screws and retainer plate. Lift out drive shaft seal and gasket
(Figure 5-19).
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26. Remove drive gear and idler gear from power case (Figure 5-20).
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28. Power Case Disassembly
a. Use an arbor press to hold the spring and remove the snap ring. Slowly
release the compressed accumulator spring and spring seat (Figure
5-22).
b. Remove oil gauge.
c. Remove all plugs.
d. Remove drain.
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32. Power servo disassembly (Figure 7-5 or 7-6).
The linear output power servo is spring loaded. Use some type of
press or jack screws when disassembling the servo.
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Repair or Replacement
Repair of parts should be limited to removal of minor nicks, burrs or corrosion.
Polish slightly corroded areas in mating surfaces using a fine (600 grit) abrasive
cloth or paper and oil. Repair or rework to any greater extent is impractical and
the part should be replaced.
Handle critical parts with extreme care so that mating edges and
surfaces will not be damaged. Sharp edges of plunger lands, piston
grooves, metering ports, etc., must be maintained. Rounded edges,
nicks, or other damage to such edges will result in excessive internal
leakage and/or decreased control sensitivity.
Cleaning
1. Clean critical parts by hand.
a. Pilot-valve plungers.
b. Pilot-valve bushings.
c. Compensation piston.
d. Servo piston.
e. Low-oil shutdown piston.
f. Needle valves.
g. Bypass valve.
h. Load-Control bushing.
i. ORS piston.
Lubrication
Lubricate metal parts liberally with lubricating oil at time of assembly. Lubricate
O-rings with petrolatum before installation. Also, lubricate any press-fit parts,
bearings, and seals before installing.
Assembly
Assembly should be performed in a dust-free work area.
Replace O-rings, cotter pins, belloframs, and gaskets with new parts. Obtain new
O-rings, gaskets, sealing washers, retaining rings, cotter pins, etc., to replace
those removed during disassembly. Install retaining rings with sharp edge in the
direction of the applied force.
Use "Ersin Multicore Activated Resin Core Solder" or equivalent when making
electrical connections to solenoid coil (1106, Figure 7-16) or connectors (1126 or
1134). Use solder sparingly to avoid flow of excess solder through shield
washers (1135) which may short circuit the terminals to ground.
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Ballhead
1. Check the toe wear on the flyweights. Flyweight toes support the thrust
bearing. Replace flyweights if there is a flat spot larger than 1/32 inch (0.8
mm) wide.
2. Check flyweight pins. Wear on pins indicate bad bearings in the flyweights.
Replace both pins and bearings.
3. Check the thrust bearing by placing the bearing between the races and
rotating it in your hand. If the bearing feels rough, replace it.
4. Check the main bearing by inserting two fingers inside the inner race and
apply pressure while spinning the outer race with your other hand.
5. Check the pilot-valve plunger for nicks and wear. Replace the PVP if it has
any nick in the control land larger than 0.001 inch (0.03 mm).
6. Use a light and check inside the PVP bushing. Be sure there are no nicks on
the control port.
7. Check the spring coupling by twisting slightly. The spring should not be
loose. (See Figure 7-2).
8. Insert PVP and bushing in gear-bushing assembly and secure with snap
ring.
9. Install spring coupling in flyweight head. The spring coupling has a missing
tooth in its gear and fits in one position only.
12. Place small spring and shutdown rod on PVP and secure with PVP nut.
16. Adjust PVP nut until PVP control land is centered in the control port of the
PVP bushing. See Figure 5-30 and adjust the PVP nut until dimensions 'A'
and 'B' are equal. Make the adjustment (Figure 5-31) while keeping a slight
pressure on the flyweights in both directions. Pin nut (with cotter pin) in
position once adjustment is correct.
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17. Place thrust bearing on shutdown rod with race having largest hole on
bottom.
18. Fit speeder spring in spring seat and place it on shutdown rod.
19. Place plug on top of speeder spring. This completes the ballhead assembly.
Power Servo
1. Check piston and lightly remove any nicks or burrs with a small stone.
Check shaft for wear and lightly polish with emery cloth if necessary.
2. Check cylinder for wear and remove nicks with emery cloth as required.
4. Press on oil seals just below flush, and press rod end on piston shaft.
Secure with taper pin. For screw on type, screw on to 25 lb-ft (34 Nm).
Then drill and pin with roll pin.
5. Put nut on tailrod and thread tailrod lift nut onto tailrod and fit the slotted end
on piston shaft. Thread tailrod in until there is just enough clearance so
tailrod lift nut can turn on piston. Tighten nut on tailrod lift nut to secure it in
position.
7. Use jack screws or some type of guarded press to compress the spring
guard on to cylinder and secure it with screws and washers.
8. Install scale.
10. Check needle-valve seat for wear and install needle valve and washer.
Screw in needle valve until it just bottoms. Then and back it off 2 turns.
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1. Check for wear in gear pockets. Shiny spots indicate a side load on
driveshaft.
2. Check surface (base and column) for burrs, and stone if required.
4. Use an arbor press and install accumulator springs and seats, and secure
with snap rings.
5. Install all pipe plugs, oil drain and oil gauge. Use Loctite on all threads.
9. Place base in position on power case and with 4 screws in center holes on
each side of base, secure base to poser case. Tighten screws evenly a little
at a time. Check alignment by placing driveshaft in position and turn it to
check oil pump for free movement. If pump does not move freely, loosen
screws in base and reposition slightly until driveshaft turns freely.
10. Insert the other 4 screws in base and tighten. Torque to 90 lb-in (10.1 Nm)
nominal.
12. Replace bearing on driveshaft with a new bearing unless none is available
and the old bearing is not damaged too badly. See Figure 5-34.
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14. Install driveshaft and secure with retainer plate and screws. Torque screws
to 63 lb-in (7.1 Nm) nominal.
16. Put new 0-ring on plug (Figure 5-35) and insert spring and plug into
compensation cylinder in power case. Secure plug with snap ring.
17. Lay power case on its side and insert piston spring and spring seat in
compensation cylinder on servo side of power case. Be sure both springs fit
into ends of buffer piston.
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19. Reassemble water box and attach it to power case.
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21. Insert ballhead assembly in position in power case.
Column
(Figures 5-38 through 5-66)
Do not let the diaphragm twist or buckle while tightening the nut.
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7. For differential-area lube-oil shutdown, roll diaphragm into area around
piston inside of spacer. Do not use a sharp tool to start the diaphragm;
usually it can be started with your finger.
10. Replace bearings, if required, in end plate. See Figure 5-41. Use a brass
punch through bearing end to remove end cap. Then reverse end plate and
drive out bearing. Press fit new bearings into both end plates.
11. Assemble servo shaft, vane inserts, and springs into housing.
12. Put oil seals in place on housing and secure end caps to housing with
screws and lockwashers.
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14. Secure commutator plate, and wire retainer to resistor pack with screws and
nuts (Figure 5-43).
16. Attach side plate to column with 10 screws. Torque screws to 75 lb-in (8.5
Nm). To insure plate flatness, when torquing screws, start from the center
and work your way to the ends.
17. Thread resistor-pack wires through gasket, side plate, gasket, and hole in
column (Figures 5-44, 5-45).
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18. Attach resistor pack to side plate. First, use 2 screws through commutator,
but do not tighten. Second, in order as shown on Figure 5-45, secure right-
hand side of resistor pack to column. Tighten screws on left-hand side in
commutator.
19. Insert end of shaft in contact plate assembly (Figure 5-46), through
commutator and side plate, and secure with retaining ring. Lift up gently on
contact so it slides over commutator.
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20. Make sure the vane has maximum amount of travel. If necessary, pull
contact plate out slightly and rotate positioning of teeth to obtain maximum
travel.
22. Attach vane assembly to side plate with lockwashers and nuts.
23. Attach side-plate cover to side plate. Holes in top right (Figure 5-47) need
four 3 inch (76 mm) long screws. Eight other holes require 2-1/8 inch (54
mm) screws.
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24. Assemble oil filter after cleaning it and mount it in position on vane servo
side plate (Figure 5-48).
25. Install load spring, spring seat, O-ring, and end cap. Secure with
lockwashers and screws (Figure 5-49).
During test on test stand, adjust shutdown point and then install plug
in end cap. Use Loctite 242 on outside diameter of plug.
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26. Clean, assemble, and install bypass valve in position as shown in Figure
5-50.
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27. Assemble load-control linkage as follows:
a. Install snap ring in load control bushing (Figure 5-51).
b. Put load control bushing into column bore; install load-control pilot-
valve plunger, spring, gasket, and spacer.
c. Press the cylinder head into cylinder, (Figure 5-52).
d. Place O-ring in counterbore in column; slip cylinder over pilot-valve
stem and tighten down with screws and washers.
e. Install overriding piston.
f. Hold pilot-valve plunger down against snap ring and use Woodward
tool 360692 or equivalent (Figure 5-53.) to thread spring seat onto
plunger stem. Turn spring seat down until it touches overriding piston;
then back off 1/4 turn. (Plunger will begin to rise if spring is turned
down further on thread after touching piston.)
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g. Lift pilot-valve plunger sufficiently far to permit holding spring collar with
a wrench while locking in position with locknut.
Do not lift plunger higher than necessary, to avoid damaging oil seal.
33. Set speed-setting cylinder assembly in place and fit triangular plate under
top of retaining screw. Secure both to column with screws and washers.
Torque screws to 50 lb-in (5.6 Nm) (Figure 5-56).
34. Fit "D" solenoid cup (opening toward speed-setting servo) and regulating-
bushing retainer in position on top of thrust bearing and secure with washer,
collar, spring and hex head screw.
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35. Install washer and retainer screw, set pointer to punch mark in column
surface, and tighten retainer screw.
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38. Attach linkage of fuel limiter, load control. and speed setting as shown in
Figure 5-63.
40. See Figure 5-66. When assembling the water box, install both diaphragms
so that fabric sides face each other. Install diaphragm washers so that the
side with the radius is against the diaphragm.
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Chapter 6.
Test and Adjustment
Test Setup
1. Make the following settings on the test stand before starting the test.
a. Turn heater switch to "O2N."
b. Turn oil pump switch to "OFF."
c. Set air gauges to zero.
d. Close valves.
e. Set direction of rotation for the governor under test.
2. Mount governor on test stand. See Figures 6-1, 6-2, and 6-3, and make the
following connections:
a. Electrical (remove cover first)
b. Governor oil pressure gauge
c. Drain
d. Float
e. Fill
f. Fuel-limiter pressure (if fuel limiter is present)
g. Low lube oil pressure (air or oil)
h. Low water pressure (air or oil)
i. Servo rod end to test stand
3. Test Specifications (TSPs) for each PGE and PGEV part number are
available from Woodward Governor Company or your nearest authorized
service facility. These TSPs reflect calibration instructions and set points.
Calibration should not be attempted without the appropriate TSP. Use the
information in the appropriate TSP (for your governor part number) to
calibrate your governor.
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Chapter 7.
Replacement Parts
This chapter provides replacement parts information for the PGE and PGEV
governors.
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Figure 7-3. Exploded View of Power Case and Pilot Valve Assembly
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Chapter 8.
Product Support and Service Options
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.
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Replacement/Exchange: Replacement/Exchange is a premium program
designed for the user who is in need of immediate service. It allows you to
request and receive a like-new replacement unit in minimum time (usually within
24 hours of the request), providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the
request, thereby minimizing costly downtime.
This option allows you to call your Full-Service Distributor in the event of an
unexpected outage, or in advance of a scheduled outage, to request a
replacement control unit. If the unit is available at the time of the call, it can
usually be shipped out within 24 hours. You replace your field control unit with
the like-new replacement and return the field unit to the Full-Service Distributor.
Flat Rate Repair: Flat Rate Repair is available for many of the standard
mechanical products and some of the electronic products in the field. This
program offers you repair service for your products with the advantage of
knowing in advance what the cost will be.
Flat Rate Remanufacture: Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat
Rate Repair option, with the exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like-
new” condition. This option is applicable to mechanical products only.
When shipping the item(s), attach a tag with the following information:
return number;
name and location where the control is installed;
name and phone number of contact person;
complete Woodward part number(s) and serial number(s);
description of the problem;
instructions describing the desired type of repair.
Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
protective caps on any connectors;
antistatic protective bags on all electronic modules;
packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
at least 100 mm (4 inches) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing
material;
a packing carton with double walls;
a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.
Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
the part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate;
the unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate.
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Engineering Services
Woodward’s 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 Woodward’s 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.
You can also contact the Woodward Customer Service Department at one of the
following Woodward facilities to obtain the address and phone number of the
nearest facility at which you can obtain information and service.
For the most current product support and contact information, please visit our
website directory at www.woodward.com/directory.
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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
Number of Cylinders
Type of Fuel (gas, gaseous, diesel,
dual-fuel, etc.)
Power Output Rating
Application (power generation, marine,
etc.)
Control/Governor Information
Control/Governor #1
Serial Number
Control/Governor #2
Serial Number
Control/Governor #3
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.
Auxiliary Equipment
A time-delay feature (see Figure 1-2) allows the engine to be started without
lubricating-oil pressure yet prevents prolonged operation if a safe pressure level
is not reached within the preset time.
A "Cooling Water Pressure Failure Shutdown" device (Figure 1-3) protects the
engine from a drop in the normal operating pressure of the water cooling system.
A time-delay and bypass feature is common to the system when the oil and water
shutdown devices are used together.
Two variations of bias linkages are available for use in conjunction with either
model fuel limiter as described above and are covered in detail in the applicable
fuel limiter manual.
Overspeed Valve
This is a backup safety mechanism used in conjunction with a separate
overspeed-shutdown trip. It monitors the tripping oil-supply pressure and causes
engine shutdown in the event the tripping oil pressure drops below a safe level.
See Figure 3-1 for a schematic representation of the valve.
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