GE DS3820NOTA Overtemperature Module

The DS3820NOTA is a fundamental component in the emergency trip systems of Mark IV turbine control panels for:

  • Bearing Temperature Monitoring: Prevents overheating that can lead to catastrophic bearing failure.
  • Generator Winding Temperature Monitoring: Protects the generator from thermal damage.
  • Exhaust Gas Temperature Protection: Ensures the gas path components of the turbine do not exceed their thermal limits.
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GE DS3820NOTA    Overtemperature Module

The GE DS3820NOTA is an Overtemperature Module for the Mark IV Speedtronic turbine control system. It is a safety-critical component specifically designed to monitor temperatures and initiate a protective trip (shutdown) if a temperature exceeds a predefined, safe limit. This is a crucial, hardwired safety function that operates independently of the main control logic.


 

Technical Breakdown 🧠

 

This module is a core part of the Mark IV’s protection system, designed to prevent catastrophic equipment damage from overheating.

  • Safety-Critical Monitoring: The primary purpose of the DS3820NOTA is to prevent turbine failure due to overtemperature. It receives signals from dedicated temperature sensors, typically thermocouples or Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), which are mounted in critical locations such as bearings, windings, or exhaust gas ducts. These signals are conditioned and continuously monitored by the board’s internal circuitry.
  • Hardware-Based Trip: The overtemperature trip is a hardwired, high-speed function. Unlike a control action that relies on software, the trip signal from the NOTA board is sent directly to the trip solenoids and relays. This ensures that the shutdown is initiated with minimal delay, regardless of the state of the main control software.
  • Signal Handling: The module is specifically configured to process the low-voltage signals from the temperature sensors. The module converts these signals into a temperature reading, which it then compares against the overtemperature trip setpoint.

 

Applications 🏭

 

The DS3820NOTA is a fundamental component in the emergency trip systems of Mark IV turbine control panels for:

  • Bearing Temperature Monitoring: Prevents overheating that can lead to catastrophic bearing failure.
  • Generator Winding Temperature Monitoring: Protects the generator from thermal damage.
  • Exhaust Gas Temperature Protection: Ensures the gas path components of the turbine do not exceed their thermal limits.