Compressor Control

Woodward has a number of control systems that can be customized to include protection and control of compression units, both reciprocating and screw types. Their MicroNet controls have proven to be extremely capable in a number of different applications ranging from engine-driven units to turbines. For more information tailored to your specific Compression control needs contact your Alberta Governor Services Representative.

We carry the following compressor controls:

Woodward MicroNet TMR® Control System

The MicroNet TMR (triple modular redundant) controller is a state-of-the-art digital control platform designed to reliably control and protect steam turbines, gas turbines, and compressor trains used in system-critical applications where the chance of a safety issues or large economic losses may be possible. The MicroNet TMR’s 2-out-of-3 voting architecture ensures that correct decisions are made, correct responses are performed, and the prime mover continues to safely operate with or without any single-point failure. This controller’s robustness, accuracy, and availability make it the choice of turbine and compressor OEMs and operators.

Features include:

  • IEC61508 SIL-3 Certified
  • Superior reliability and availability
  • Unmatched diagnostics
  • Deterministic scan rate using synchronized I/O
  • Online repairable
  • Online software changes
  • No single points of failure
  • High density I/O modules
  • IEC61131 programming tools
  • OEM qualified algorithms
  • Interfaces to all major DCS systems
  • Engineering, installation, and training services