{"product_id":"speed-droop-governor-woodward-8516-038","title":"Speed Droop Governor WOODWARD 8516-038","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWOODWARD 8516-038\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e8516-038\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed Droop Governor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for closed-loop prime mover speed regulation and proportional load sharing within engine and turbine control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8516-038\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWOODWARD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC nominal (18 to 32 VDC operational range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed Droop Governor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Pickup Unit (MPU) \/ Speed Sensing Circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActuator Loop Feedback Response and Thermal Heat Sink Dissipation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal control circuitry evaluates speed error relative to the droop setting and drives the actuator output signal to adjust fuel or steam metering valve positions. Integrated dynamic stabilization circuits optimize actuator loop feedback response during sudden electrical load steps, maintaining system stability without hunting. Solid-state output drivers utilize the metal housing for optimal thermal heat sink dissipation profiles during continuous high-current actuator driving cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the speed droop percentage calibrated across multiple parallel generators?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Speed droop is adjusted via the onboard potentio-circuitry, typically set between 3% and 5% to establish proportional real-power load sharing based on generator rating capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What precautions should be taken regarding magnetic pickup input wiring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Speed sensor leads must consist of twisted-shielded pair cable with the shield grounded at the governor chassis end only to prevent common-mode electrical noise interference on the speed control signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the housing securely to a vertical panel using the designated chassis mounting points to maximize thermal dissipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute magnetic pickup signal lines in a separate shielded conduit away from high-voltage motor or generator stator leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the system DC supply voltage remains within the specified 18 to 32 VDC range before applying input power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the main ground lug directly to the protective earth grid using a short, low-impedance copper bus strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure adequate surrounding air clearance around the enclosure to avoid localized thermal saturation during continuous operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Woodward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50733946077436,"sku":"8516-038","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/8516-038.jpg?v=1785289631","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/speed-droop-governor-woodward-8516-038","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}