Woodward GS E Series Installation And Operation Manual
Woodward GS E Series Installation And Operation Manual

Woodward GS E Series Installation And Operation Manual

Rotary control valve with electric actuation
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Product Manual 26689
(Revision Y, 12/2024)
Original Instructions
GSxE
Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation
75 mm / 3-inch, 100 mm / 4-inch,
150 mm / 6-inch, 200 mm / 8-inch
Installation and Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Released Product Manual 26689 (Revision Y, 12/2024) Original Instructions GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation 75 mm / 3-inch, 100 mm / 4-inch, 150 mm / 6-inch, 200 mm / 8-inch Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Revisions— A bold, black line alongside the text identifies changes in this publication since the last revision. Woodward reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information provided by Woodward is believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Woodward unless otherwise expressly undertaken.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Suggested Proof Test ..........................32 Proof Test Coverage ........................... 32 7. P ............. 33 HAPTER RODUCT UPPORT AND ERVICE PTIONS Product Support Options ..........................33 Product Service Options ..........................33 Returning Equipment for Repair ......................... 34 Replacement Parts ............................35 Woodward...
  • Page 4 Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Engineering Services ..........................35 Contacting Woodward’s Support Organization ................... 35 Technical Assistance ..........................36 ........................37 EVISION ISTORY .......................... 39 ECLARATIONS Illustrations and Tables Figure 1-1a. Outline Drawing (GSxE) ......................9 Figure 1-1b.
  • Page 5: Important Definitions

    Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage. Start-up Woodward...
  • Page 6: Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

    • board with your hands or with conductive devices. 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.
  • Page 7: Regulatory Compliance

    GSXE – Certified SIL 3 Capable for safe position fuel shut off in safety instrumented systems. Evaluated to IEC 61508 Parts 1-2. Refer to the Instructions of this Installation and Operation Manual, Chapter 6 Safety Management. SIL Certificate WOO 1503119 C001 Woodward...
  • Page 8 Wiring must be in accordance with North American Class I, Division 2 wiring methods as applicable and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction. To be used only with the Woodward Digital Valve Positioner (DVP). Compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC noise measurement and mitigation requirements is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the machinery into which this product is incorporated.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. General Information

    Digital Valve Positioner (DVP) when the valve/actuator is connected and powered on. This valve is intended to operate only with a Woodward Digital Valve Positioner (DVP). Contact your Woodward sales representative for part numbers for your specific applications.
  • Page 10 Note: For trim sizes in Cv maximum, see Table 3-4. Damage to GSxE could result if maximum working pressure is exceeded. *Certain class 600 part numbers have been qualified above class 300 limits. See product nameplate for pressure and temperature ratings. Woodward...
  • Page 11: Figure 1-1A. Outline Drawing (Gsxe)

    Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Figure 1-1a. Outline Drawing (GSxE) Woodward...
  • Page 12: Figure 1-1B. Outline Drawing (Gsxe)

    Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Figure 1-1b. Outline Drawing (GSxE) Woodward...
  • Page 13: Figure 1-2. Connector Pin-Outs

    Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Figure 1-2. Connector Pin-outs Woodward...
  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Description

    The rotary control valve consists of a valve housing, ported metering ball, metering shoe, bonnet, and actuator adapter yoke. The metering elements of these valves are a ported ball and cylindrical shoe. The ball is ported to provide a square law area versus position flow characteristics from 0% to 100% stroke. Woodward...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Installation

    DO NOT place hands or any object inside the valve. A flashlight may be used externally to aid in • viewing the metering ball. See the outline drawings (Figure 1-1) for: • Overall dimensions • Process piping flange locations • Electrical connections • Lift points and center of gravity Overboard vent drain (OBVD) port • Woodward...
  • Page 16 (circled in red) are not designed to hold pressure loads. Failure to comply with this warning may result in personal injury. Do not place hands inside valve body during inspection, cleaning, or operation. Woodward...
  • Page 17: Figure 3-1. Inlet Sleeve Assembly Screws

    ANSI flanges (see below figures). Figure 3-1. Inlet Sleeve Assembly Screws Raised face inlet sleeves should be secured with a blind flange or welding neck flange when bench testing. Figure 3-2. Raised Face Inlet Sleeves Woodward...
  • Page 18: Piping Installation

    When installing the valve into the process piping, it is important to properly torque the studs/bolts in the appropriate sequence in order to keep the flanges of the mating hardware parallel to each other. A multi- step torque method is recommended. Woodward...
  • Page 19: Bolt Tightening Sequence For 8-Bolt Flanges

    Figure 3-2. 4. For the third time around, tighten the nuts to 100% recommended torque following the sequence in Figure 3-2. 5. Continue tightening until nuts do not move under 100% recommended torque. Figure 3-4. Bolt Tightening Sequence (12-Bolt Flanges) Woodward...
  • Page 20: Shoe Retaining Bolts

    The loads which were used in the design of these housings are in the table below and apply by valve size regardless of flange class. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the predicted and actual flange loads are within the specified limits. Woodward...
  • Page 21: Overboard Vent Drain (Obvd) Installation

    This product is designed for use with four dedicated cables that connect the Digital Valve Positioner to the GSxE assembly. Please contact Woodward for the appropriate cable configuration. The GSxE valve is to be used only with the Woodward Digital Valve Positioner (DVP).
  • Page 22: Figure 3-6. Power Connector

    Figure 3-6. Power Connector Motor Resolver Connectors (Two Resolvers) Install these two mating cable connectors by hand, so that the red line is no longer visible and the connector cannot be turned any further. Figure 3-7. Motor Resolver Mating Connector Woodward...
  • Page 23: Valve Characteristics Data

    0.941 49.52 0.92 108.80 0.82 179.93 0.88 15.40 0.924 30.40 0.92 67.90 0.79 107.91 0.88 7.47 0.950 15.81 0.96 36.50 0.77 54.84 0.90 2.33 0.957 5.88 0.97 14.30 0.43 19.09 0.89 0.11 0.973 0.80 0.95 2.48 0.74 64.05 1.84 Woodward...
  • Page 24: Calibration

    Number Specific Parameters, and Valve Serial Number Specific Parameters. Some of the configuration settings include factory calibration information. Please contact Woodward with the valve part number and serial number for the data containing the specific calibration and configuration settings if the need arises.
  • Page 25 Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Please contact Woodward for the correct settings for your application. Table 3-5. Valve Part Number Specific Parameters Parameter Name Description Value/Units ValveTypeId. IdModuleVersion Parameter set version 1 = Rev 0 2 = Rev 1, etc.
  • Page 26 Refer to the table below for a definition of these settings. Please contact Woodward if these values need to be entered into the DVP. Table 3-6. Valve Serial Number Specific Parameters...
  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Maintenance

    • in accordance with the descriptions below. Woodward recommends the valve to be overhauled prior to 64k operational hours, 8 years, or • after 500 unpowered trips (loss of power to the DVP while the valve is open), whichever occurs first.
  • Page 28: Actuator Lubrication Procedure

    Attach the thread connector of the grease syringe to the threaded bearing grease port. The fitting should be fully seated (Figure 4-1). Inject the entire Woodward-approved grease kit 8923-3303 into each of the six bearing grease ports. Remove the grease syringe from the bearing port and install the bearing port plug. Torque to (4.3 to 4.7) N·m / (38 to 42) lb-in.
  • Page 29: Overboard Vent Drain (Obvd) Inspection

    There is an overboard vent drain that must be vented to a safe location. In normal operation, this vent should have very low leakage. However, if excessive leakage is detected from this vent port, contact a Woodward representative for assistance. Never plug the OBVD port. Plugging the OBVD may cause damage to the seals.
  • Page 30: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    Adjustment by unqualified operators may damage the valve and actuator components, affecting valve performance. When requesting information or service help from Woodward, it is important to include the part number and serial number of the valve assembly in your communication.
  • Page 31 Ensure electrical connectors are properly installed per these instructions. • Verify rotation using the visual position indicator. • DO NOT place hands or any object inside the valve. A flashlight may be used externally to aid in • viewing the metering ball. Woodward...
  • Page 32: Chapter 6. Safety Management

    1H approach according to 7.4.4.2 of IEC 61508 or the 2H approach according to 7.4.4.3 of IEC 61508. The 1H approach should be used for the GSxE. Response Time Data The GSxE full stroke response time is 0.6 seconds maximum from 100% position to fully close. Woodward...
  • Page 33: Limitations

    No modification shall be made to the GSxE unless directed by Woodward. This functional check should include as much of the safety system as possible, such as sensors, transmitters, actuators, and trip blocks. The results of any functional check shall be recorded for future review.
  • Page 34: Functional Testing After Changes

    Table 6-3. GSxE Proof Test Coverage Application Safety Function λ Proof Test Coverage No PVST with PVST Clean Service Close on Trip – Full Stroke The suggested proof test and proof test coverage is referenced in the product FMEDA; WOO 10-11-064 R002 V1R2. Woodward...
  • Page 35: Chapter 7. Product Support And Service Options

    Service Distributor or the OEM or Packager of the equipment system, based on the standard Woodward Product and Service Warranty (Woodward North American Terms and Conditions of Sale 5-09-0690) that is in effect at the time the product is originally shipped from Woodward or a service is performed: Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service) •...
  • Page 36: Returning Equipment For Repair

    All repair work carries the standard Woodward service warranty (Woodward North American Terms and Conditions of Sale 5-09-0690) on replaced parts and labor.
  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    The unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate • Engineering Services Woodward offers various Engineering Services for our products. For these services, you can contact us by telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website. Technical Support •...
  • Page 38: Technical Assistance

    GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation 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...
  • Page 39: Revision History

    Updated Other International Compliance in Regulatory and Compliance section • Updated North American Compliance in Regulatory and Compliance section • • SIL-3 Certification added to the Regulatory and Compliance section • Updated GSxE Rotary Valve Specifications in Chapter 1 Woodward...
  • Page 40 Added Steady State and Transient Current specifications • Updated Description • Added additional warnings to installation Chapter 3 • Updated Notice in Chapter 4 • • Showed location of OBVD in Figure 4-1 • Added disassembly warning to Chapter 5 Woodward...
  • Page 41: Declarations

    Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Declarations Woodward...
  • Page 42 Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation Woodward...
  • Page 43 Released Manual 26689 GSxE Rotary Control Valve with Electric Actuation This Page Intentionally Left Blank Woodward...
  • Page 44 Email and Website—www.woodward.com Woodward has company-owned plants, subsidiaries, and branches, as well as authorized distributors and other authorized service and sales facilities throughout the world. Complete address / phone / fax / email information for all locations is available on our website.

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