Product 

Specification 
04044 (Rev. K) 

TG‐13E and TG‐17E 
Actuators 

Applications 
The TG-13E and 17E actuators are
self-contained electrohydraulic
actuators for use on steam turbines
where isochronous control, load
sharing, or other functions are
required. They can be used with all
available Woodward electronic
governor controls and accessories.
 Proportional
electric
Description  mechanical
transducer
The TG-13E and 17E proportional
electro-hydraulic actuators convert an  Rotary output
electrical signal to a corresponding
proportional output shaft position to
 12.2 and 17.5 lb-ft
position the valve which controls the (16.5 and 23.7
flow of steam or energy medium to Nm) work
the turbine. They are intended for capacity
controlling small steam turbines
driving such loads as alternators, dc generators pumps, compressors, fans or paper-  Self-contained oil
making machines. The actuators provide the "muscle" for a Woodward 2301, 2500, sump
501 (with a digital remote final driver), or similar integrating electronic control system.
The actuators provide a mechanical output position in proportion to a dc control  UL Listed model
signal. available
Standard Features   Adjustable
feedback
Critical moving parts are made from either heat treated or hardened steels. All
O-rings and shaft seals are made of a fluorocarbon material, All moving parts are
submerged in oil. The actuator has a self-contained oil sump.

Special Features 
The actuators are equipped with an oil pump and must be driven either by the
turbine or other means, such as an electric motor. Factory adjustments allow the
actuators to be calibrated over given ranges of input signal consistent with the type
of controls in which they are used.

Optional Equipment 
The standard model requires a mechanical drive, however a unit is available which
requires only a customer-supplied hydraulic pressure source.
Class I, Division 2, Groups B, C, and D UL Listed actuators are available.
NOTE—Unless otherwise specified, TG-13E and -17E actuators are calibrated for
vertical operation. When used in a horizontal application these actuators will have
approximately a 5° to 6° shift in terminal shaft calibration. Breather cap location must
also be changed. (See outline drawing for breather cap location.)
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Specifications 
GOVERNOR DRIVE
Shaft 1/2" dia. Number 5 Woodruff key (1/8")

Speed Range The pump is sized to operate over the following ranges:
1100 to 2400 rpm
2400 to 4000 rpm
4000 to 6000 rpm

Different actuator part numbers are required for different ranges.

Drive Power Requirement 1/3 to 1/2 hp (249 to 373 W) required to turn drive shaft at rated speed

Rotation Clockwise or counterclockwise, as viewed from top of actuator; rotation can be changed by removing four
screws and rotating pump housing 180°

Work Output MAXIMUM WORK CAPACITY OVER FULL GOVERNOR TRAVEL OF 42° IS * FT-LBS. SEE FIGURE
1 FOR RECOMMENDED GOVERNOR OUTPUT TRAVEL. IN SPECIAL APPLICATIONS MIN AND MAX PRIME
MOVER STOPS MAY BE OUTSIDE THE GOVERNOR STOPS.
* TG-13E 12.2 ft-lbs (16.5 Nm)
* TG-17E 17.5 ft-lbs (23.7 Nm)

Output Shaft 0.625-36 serration on both sides of case

Calibration 1° to 3° off minimum shaft position at 20mA and 37° to 39° shaft position at 160 mA

CONTROL QUALITIES
Actuators will meet NEMA D requirements if used with the proper electronic controls

Time Constant Shaft Driven 0.090 s at 150 psig (1034 kPa) operating pressure

Hysteresis Within 3% of maximum stroke

Linearity Within 0.5%

Temperature Drift Nominally ±2° of output shaft position per 100°

Operating Temperature 0 to 200 °F (–18 to +93 °C) with proper viscosity oil

PILOT VALVE
Plunger Movement The pilot valve is actuated hydraulically by varying the oil flow from a nozzle. The flapper, which
is controlled by the transducer, varies the flow of oil from the nozzle causing a pressure change above the differential
power land, forcing it to move. Oil is then directed to or from the power piston, changing the restoring spring forces
until the pilot valve is returned to its null position.

Feedback Adjustable

TRANSDUCER COIL
Coil Resistance 30 to 35 Ω at 68 °F (20 °C)

Maximum Allowable Current 400 mA

Nominal Input Current Range 20 to 160 mA for one or two actuators operating from one electronic control

Electrical Connector 4 Pin MIL-STD-1651-14S-2P

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Figure
e 1. Outline Drawing
D of TG-13E
T and TG-17E
T
(Do nott use for consstruction)

Figurre 2. Oil Line Connection

ns for TG-13E
E and TG-17EE Which Reqquire a
Custom
mer-Supplied d Hydraulic Pressure
P urce, but do not Require a Drive
Sou

HYDRAULIC C SYSTEM
Oil Self-conta
ained sump; SAE
S 10 to 50
0 is recommennded with a viscosity of 100 to 300 to SUS, dependin
ng on
operating tem
mperature. Se
ee Woodward d oil manual 25071
2 ommended oils.
for reco
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ef Valve Integ
Relie gral part of ac
ccumulator annd maintains 150
1 psi (1034
4 kPa) for the
TG-13E and 200 psi
p (1379 kPa a) from the TG
G-17E

acity 1.75 qua

Capa arts (1.7 L)

ation Remova
Filtra able oil filter element
e in cover for all acttuators except external hyd
draulic supplyy

External Hydraullic Supply (fo or unit not re Sgal/min (3.8 to 15 L/min) supply flow to
equiring a drrive) 1 to 4 US o
regullate accumula ator between 150 and 170 psi (1034 and 1172 kPa). Supply mustt be filtered to o 25 µm (abso olute).
Actua
ator is fitted with
w a –6 filterr fitting (70 µm
m absolute) annd a –10 drain fitting.

NSTRUCTION
CON N
Case
e, Pump Hou er Aluminum
using, & Cove

ght 16 lb (7 kg
Weig g)

uminum, mild and/or case--hardened ste

Interrnal Parts Alu eel

MOU UNTING
ude Vertical or
Attitu o horizontal (power
( servo down)

Figure 3. Recommende
R ed Governorr Output Trav
vel

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ation contact:
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ns CO, USA 805 522-1519
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O 80525
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