Product Specification
45021F
GS Gas Metering Systems
Fuel Valves and
Electronic Controllers
APPLICATION
Woodward GS series gas fuel metering
systems are designed for use on industrial
gas turbines in the 200 kW to 30 MW
output power range. The assemblies
provide reliable, cost effective interfaces
between electronic engine control
systems and gas turbines used in power
generation, compressor, and mechanical
drive applications. The GS valves utilize
corrosion-resistant, shear-type metering
components that are positioned by
integral high-torque actuators to assure
extended operation in all types of gaseous
fuel service. The GS valves are
compatible with natural gas, sour gas, LP
gas, methane, propane, butane, and
hydrogen.
DESCRIPTION
Accurate flow control is achieved by the
use of a rotary plate valve integral with an
electric actuator and a non-contacting
position sensor. The use of rare earth
permanent magnets in a highly efficient
electromagnetic circuit minimizes package
size. The integral brushless dc actuator
and valve design eliminates the backlash
associated with geared motors and avoids
the resolution and cyclic oscillation
problems incurred with stepping motors.
Each valve is supplied with a remote
electronic interface unit (the GS driver) • Contaminant-
which accepts a 4 to 20 mA position resistant self-
command signal and operates with an 18 cleaning rotary
to 32 Vdc power supply. plate valves
The GS rotary plate valve achieves a self-
• All-electric
cleaning, shear-type metering action. The
valve metering sleeve is integral with the actuation
actuator rotor, resulting in gas metering
• Single moving part
with a single moving part. Optimal flow
versus input signal characteristics are • Vibration tolerant,
achieved on each valve by precision EDM
wide temperature
manufacture of the valve metering port.
The GS valves can achieve flow turn range
down ratios in excess of 100 to 1.
• Fast response &
Each valve is supplied with a GS Driver high accuracy flow
which performs the following functions: control
• Fast and accurate closed loop
position control of the gas valve in • No field
response to a 4 to 20 mA input adjustments or
command signal
rigging
• Valve position indication signal (4 to
20 mA) • Standard 4–20
• Remote shut-down command input
mA interface with
• Valve/Driver Fault output discrete fault
The GS driver may be located up to 100 output and
meters from the valve assembly to avoid shutdown
exposure to hazardous gases and harsh
environments. • CE compliant
Gas fuel flow control is normally achieved
• Models available
by the accurate scheduling of metering
valve port area, based on assumed
with hazardous
values for gas properties, pressures, and locations
temperatures. The GS valve family is approvals
factory calibrated under actual flow
conditions to provide an accurate valve
metering area to the input signal demand.
Actual fuel flow depends on the valve
area, gas pressures, gas temperature,
and the gas itself. Fuel flow equations for
the GS valves are located in the GS
manual and available software program.
These tools are easily used to set the GS
valves up for any site specific conditions.
VALVE SIZES
The product line includes two valve sizes:
GS3
GS10
The GS3 valve is suitable for use on gas turbines in
The GS10 valve is suitable for gas turbines in the 2
the 200 kW to 5 MW output power range, depending
MW to 15 MW output power range, depending on the
on the available fuel gas properties and conditions.
available fuel gas properties and conditions. The rotary
The rotary plate valve and actuator are located within a
plate valve and actuator are located within a single
common cast housing with threaded port gas
low-carbon steel housing with 2 inch raised face
connections. GS3 valves are available with metering
flanged gas connections at standard flange-to-flange
port sizes of 0.1 in² (65 mm²), 0.2 in² (129 mm²), 0.3 in²
dimensions. GS10 valves are available with metering
(194 mm²), or 0.39 in² (252 mm²). Housing material
port sizes of either 0.5 in² (323 mm²) or 1.0 in² (645
can be either aluminum alloy or low carbon steel.
mm²).

Supply voltage to driver
Maximum transient supply current
Normal steady state input current
Electrical connection
Valve position command signal
Valve indicated position signal
Shutdown/reset command
System fault indication signal
Ambient temperature capability
GS driver dimensions
Fault detection capabilities
European compliance for CE Mark
Hazardous locations certifications
GS DRIVER PARAMETERS
18 to 32 Vdc
25.0 A for 0.20 seconds
<4.0 A
Via terminal blocks on driver assembly, stud for external ground
Maximum separation of valve & driver 100 m
4 to 20 mA current signal into 249  impedance
4 to 20 mA current signal into <500  impedance
Close contact to run, open to close valve
1 Form C dry contact output
–5 to +130 °F (–20 to +55 °C)
9.0 x 10.0 x 3.0 inches (229 x 254 x 76 mm)
Open or short circuit conditions within the valve assembly or wiring connections
Input signal in excess of 20 mA
Position loop error in excess of 5% of full scale for more than 0.250 seconds
EMC Directive:
Declared to 89/336/EEC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 03 May 1989 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic
compatibility.
ATEX Directive:
Declared to 94/9/EEC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 23 March 1994 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and
protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
See table on the back page
 GS VALVE PARAMETERS
1
Gas flow range
Gas supply pressure range
Minimum pressure differential
Gas filtration requirements
Metering ports available
(maximum area)
Gas inlet & ambient temperature2
Accuracy (% of port area)
Metering valve leakage
Flow shut-off valve leakage
Flow shut-off valve response
Full travel slew time
(closed loop position control)
Shut down slew time (@ 24 Vdc to driver)
Position loop bandwidth3
Gas connections
GS3 GS10
10 to 5000 pph 25 to 15 000 pph
100 to 750 psig (690 to 5170 kPa)
20 psid (138 kPa) minimum recommended for accurate flow characteristics
25 µm or better
0.1 in², 0.2 in², 0.3 in², 0.39 in² 0.5 in², 1.0 in²
(65 mm², 129 mm², 194 mm², 252 mm²) (323 mm², 645 mm²)
–20 to +217 °F (–29 to +103 °C) –20 to +250 °F (-29 to +121 °C)
±5.0% of actual or ±0.5% of maximum (greater of)
<1.0% of rated maximum flow with gas at specified conditions when closed
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
<100 ms <150 ms
<50 ms <75 ms
35 radians/second (typical)
2.00 in. RF flange per ANSI B16.5
Straight threaded port per SAE J514-16 Class 600 face to face dim. per
ANSI S75.03

Overboard gas vent connection Straight threaded port per SAE J514-4 Straight threaded port per SAE
J514-4
DIV 2—Actuator motor 0.500 NPT conduit connection, 3 leads 72 in. (1.8 m)
long minimum.
Position sensor connection, MS3102R-16S-1P multi-pin circular connector
Electrical connectors
(GS3 only)
DIV 1—Wiring cavity with terminal blocks and two 0.5 inch NPT conduit
connections
DIV 1—Steel, 45 lbs (20 kg)
Assembly weight 70 lbs (32 kg)
DIV 2—Aluminum, 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
15 g vibration at 20 to 500 Hz per MIL-STD-810C Curve G in any plane,
Vibration and shock
20 g maximum shock per MIL-STD-810C Method 516.2 Procedure 1
Hazardous locations certifications See table on the back page

Notes:
1
Valve flow capacities are dependent on the gas properties, pressures, and temperatures available.
Please consult Woodward for sizing software or assistance in selecting the correct valve for each application or if an
application exceeds these published limits.
2
Dry gas required for temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
3
The system dynamics are approximately second order. Bandwidth is determined by magnitude response at –6 dB, 24
Vdc to GS Driver.
Woodward
Industrial Controls
PO Box 1519
Fort Collins CO, USA
80522-1519
1000 East Drake Road
Fort Collins CO 80525
Ph: +1 (970) 482-5811
Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058
Distributors & Service
Woodward has an
international network of
distributors and service
facilities. For your nearest
representative, call the
Fort Collins plant or see
the Worldwide Directory
on our website.
Corporate Headquarters
Rockford IL, USA
Ph: +1 (815) 877-7441
GS VALVE AND DRIVER HAZARDOUS LOCATION LISTING
GS3
Driver: CSA Listed for Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, & D and Zone 2, Group IIC,
T4 for North America.
LCIE Listed for Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC,
T4 for Europe, when installed in an IP-54
minimum enclosure (per EN50021).
Low Carbon Steel Valve: CSA Listed for
Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D and Division
2, Groups A, B, C, D/Zone 2, Group IIC, T3
for North America.
LCIE Listed for Class I, Zone 1, Group IIB,
T3 for Europe.
Aluminum Alloy Valve: CSA Listed for
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D and
Zone 2, Group IIC, T3 for North America.
GS10
Driver: CSA Listed for Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, & D and Zone 2, Group IIC,
T4 for North America.
LCIE Listed for Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC,
T4 for Europe, when installed in an IP-54
minimum enclosure (per EN50021).
Low Carbon Steel Valve: CSA Listed for
Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D and
Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D/ Zone 2,
Group IIC, T3 for North America.
LCIE Listed for Class I, Zone 1, Group IIB,
T3 for Europe.

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