Woodward’s experience in speed governing systems for the broad range of Francis mixed head and flow reaction hydro turbines provides proven control needed for small to large plant size and power output. Our purpose-built simplex or redundant cyber secure governing and safety controls along with our reliable no-maintenance inlet valve and wicket gate actuation provides optimum flow rate control to synchronize power demand. Leverage Woodward’s more than 150 years of hydro turbine experience to enhance turbine processes, and help optimize plant operation, training, and reduce machine wear.
Hydro Turbine
Whether you are generating hydroelectric power with a Francis, Kaplan, or Pelton hydro turbine, we have a control solution for you. Several of our controller lines include hydro turbine controllers exclusively for these hydro turbines with specifically designed algorithms and logic to start, stop, control, and protect hydro turbines.
Kaplan Hydro Turbine
Woodward’s experience in governing systems for Kaplan low head and high flow rate reaction hydro turbines provides proven control needed for any plant size and power output. Our purpose-built simplex or redundant cyber secure governing and safety controls along with our reliable no-maintenance actuation provides adjustable control for blades and wicket gate guide vanes to provide optimum flow rate control to synchronize power demand. Woodward open’s a new window of control to enhance hydro turbine processes, and help optimize plant operation, training, and reduce machine wear.
Pelton Hydro Turbine
Woodward’s hydro turbine controls and safety systems are proven in use controlling Pelton high head low flow impulse turbines. Our solutions optimize sequencing, speed, load, and nozzle sequencing and switching. Woodward’s purpose-built simplex or redundant cyber secure governing and safety controls provide optimum control to synchronize power demand.