New turbomachinery control solutions from Triconex

Triconex, an operating unit of Invensys, today announced the introduction of two new configurable control solutions for steam turbine applications, with flexibility and powerful configuration tools

Triconex, an operating unit of Invensys, today announced the introduction of two new configurable control solutions for steam turbine applications.

The 310SV and 320 controllers are the latest evolution in its family of innovative turbomachinery controls.

"Since their inception, Triconex turbomachinery controls have set the standard for innovations and value," said Tracey Sledge, Triconex vice president and general manager.

"The addition of these two steam turbine controllers to the product line continues that tradition by offering the power, flexibility and value price that our customers demand".

The 310SV is designed to meet customer demand for a steam turbine controller with power and flexibility at a value price: the Triconex 310SV provides automatic startup sequencing, speed control and process control for a single-valve steam turbine driving a mechanical load.

The 310SV PC Configurator is a Windows-based software interface that enables the user to easily configure the controller from a PC, trend and record I/O values and states and view alarm and trip history.

Users may select from a variety of control options to match their turbine operational requirements.

The controller can be configured to accommodate eight different speed bands, each with independent ramp rates and idle times.

It offers flexible, digital I/O points that can be individually configured and Modbus serial data communications.

The PC Configurator also provides off-line simulation to test the controller configuration without starting the turbine.

Engineers can simulate a turbine start-up and confirm configured speed ranges, ramp rates and digital I/O functions without leaving their office environment.

Simulate Mode also can be used as an effective tool to train technicians and operators.

The Triconex 320 controller provides automatic start-up sequencing, speed control and process control for a one-valve or two-valve steam turbine driving a generator or mechanical load.

It offers users flexible digital and analogue I/O configuration and Modbus serial data communications.

"We've taken the powerful, proven Triconex two-valve turbine control algorithms and put them in a very flexible and affordable package," said Sledge.

"Users can easily configure the 320 for a complicated steam turbine application in minutes, saving valuable time".

In addition to all of the capabilities that the 310SV provides, the 320 controller also delivers inlet/extraction/exhaust pressure control, process and megawatt control and automatic generator synchronisation.

Its Windows-based software interface allows users to easily configure the controller from a PC, trend and record I/O values and states, as well as view alarm and trip history.

Triconex is a global leader in the supply of products, systems and services for safety, critical control and turbomachinery applications.

Since its inception in 1983, the company has installed thousands of control systems solutions in a wide variety of industries and applications worldwide.

Triconex products are based on patented Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) industrial safety-shutdown technology.

Today, Triconex TMR products operate globally in more than 5000 installations.

According to industry research firm ARC Advisory Group, this makes Triconex the largest TMR supplier in the world.

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