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PB308
Series 3 Plus
Extraction Controller
for Steam Turbines
Description Benefits
The Series 3 Plus Extraction Controller is specifically Series 3 Plus Extraction Controllers offer many
designed to regulate the LP header pressure or flow benefits you cannot get from other systems, including:
of a single extraction or induction turbine. It’s the ideal • More precise control of your process and steam bal-
complement to our Series 3 Plus Speed Controller ance because our loop-decoupling algorithms pro-
[PB307]. Together, they provide integrated, efficient vide coordination of interacting control loops
and reliable control for extraction steam turbines. • More reliable control because redundant inputs and
Through a sophisticated decoupling scheme, these fallback strategies permit continued operation even
two controllers coordinate the turbine’s horsepower after transmitter failures
output and low-pressure flow rate, smoothly respond- • Simplified operation due to integral manual control
ing to changing application demands. They also capability, protective override, and automated start-
cooperate to automatically sequence routine and up and shut-down
emergency startups and shutdowns. • Less downtime and reduced maintenance costs
For steam turbine-driven compressors, the Speed because electronic circuits are more reliable than
and Extraction Controllers can be combined with our mechanical and hydraulic components
Antisurge and Performance Controllers to provide
complete control of your rotating equipment train. Benefits, continued on rear panel
As with the Speed Controller, the Extraction Con-
troller’s redundant inputs, fault detection, fallback
strategies, and redundant controller tracking features
define a new, more economical approach to fault
tolerance than has previously been available for
steam turbines. And, like all Series 3 Plus devices, the
Extraction Controller can be easily integrated into a
distributed control system by using its Modbus-based
serial communication features.
Alternate-Variable Extraction Control
For single turbine applications, the Extraction Control-
ler can regulate the pressure or flow in the extraction
header. Separate control loops are provided for both
variables, each with its own tuning, inputs, and set
point. The operator can bumplessly alternate between
them at any time, without interrupting the process.
Depending on your needs and available measure-
ments, the flow control loop can be configured to
regulate either volumetric flow or temperature- and
pressure-compensated mass flow.
The controller will accept set points for either loop
from its front panel or a remote device. Again, the
operator can switch between the local and remote set
points at any time without disrupting the process.
Description, continued on rear panel
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Manual Control
Description, continued from front panel When you need to directly manipulate the extraction
valve, the Extraction Controller can also be operated
Extraction Load-Sharing
manually. Your operator or DCS can then directly
If you have several turbines connected to a single manipulate the intended position of that valve instead
extraction header, load-sharing can be achieved by of the pressure or flow set point.
combining Series 3 Plus Performance and Extraction
Controllers. You'd normally run both the Speed and Extraction
Controllers in automatic, but either or both can be
In most cases, this is implemented as a pressure-to- switched to manual at any time. In the event that only
flow cascade. The Performance Controller monitors one is being run manually, the loop decoupling
the header pressure, varying its output in response to scheme allows the other to precisely regulate its con-
any fluctuations. In turn, the Extraction Controllers trol variable despite any sudden manual movement of
use that output as a flow set point, manipulating the the other control valve.
extraction valves to keep each turbine’s contribution
at an optimal level while matching the total flow to your In addition, the Extraction and Speed Controllers offer
process demands. a manual override feature that prevents the operator
from inadvertently moving the valves into positions
that might cause damage to the turbine or disruption
Summary of Features of the plant steam balance.
The many built-in, keyboard-configurable features of Control Valve Flexibility
the Series 3 Plus Extraction Controller include: In addition to 20 mA and 5 Vdc outputs, the Extraction
• control of header pressure or flow rate, with imme- Controller can also generate any current signal (up to
diate, bumpless transfer between control variables 200 mA) required by pneumatic transducers or
• header flow rate can be calculated as pressure- and hydraulic actuators. For valves that require an exter-
temperature-compensated mass flow nal positioner, the controller can be ordered with a
positioning loop that bases its output on deviations of
• local or remote control of set points a valve position signal from the desired value calcu-
• bumpless transfer among manual, automatic, re- lated by the control loop
mote, and local control modes
When you need to directly regulate the extraction
• integrated loop decoupling prevents interacting valve, the Extraction Controller can also be operated
control loops from destabilizing your process manually. Your operator or DCS can then directly
• manual operation with automatic override and loop manipulate the intended valve position instead of the
decoupling allows direct valve positioning without extraction flow.
endangering equipment or changing the variable
left under automatic control
• input testing and fall back strategies keep your sys-
Benefits, continued from front panel
tem on-line in the event of a transmitter failure
• tracking and self-test features for bumpless, auto- • Lower turbine repair costs because automated
matic switching to redundant controllers in the event start-up sequence provides consistent warm ups
and prevents operation at critical speeds
of a controller failure
• Lower control system costs because Series 3 Plus
• Modbus interface enables communications with systems provide integrated manual control and a
host computers or distributed control systems more economical approach to fault tolerance
• automatic start-up and shut-down sequences that • Lower capital costs because automated start-up
work with the Series 3 Plus Speed Controller to and overspeed protection prolongs the life of your
ensure safe, efficient start ups and shut downs turbine
• compatible with pneumatic and hydraulic actuators
• standard hardware simplifies maintenance and This product is covered by U.S. and foreign patents allowed
spare parts stocking (see Series 3 Plus Turbine and pending. The impeller logo, Safety On, and Recycle Trip
Controllers Hardware Specifications [DS307/H]) are registered trademarks of Compressor Controls Corp.
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COMPRESSOR CONTROLS CORPORATION
4725 121st Street, Des Moines, IA 50323, USA
Phone: (515) 270-0857 • Fax: (515) 270-1331 • Web: www.cccglobal.com
Printed in U.S.A.
