GE IC3600SSDA1 Droop Set and Control Card
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GE IC3600SSDA1 Droop Set and Control Card

Droop control is a crucial aspect of power grid stability. It is a control method used in power generation to ensure that multiple generators operating in parallel can share the load proportionally. This is achieved by intentionally allowing the generator’s frequency (and thus the turbine’s speed) to decrease slightly as the load on the machine increases. The IC3600SSDA1 card plays a key role in this process.

  • Droop Regulation: The card receives a speed signal and a load signal, then calculates the necessary change in the control output to maintain the pre-set droop characteristic. This ensures the turbine’s speed decreases at a proportional rate to an increase in its load.
  • Load Sharing: By precisely implementing the droop characteristic, the card allows multiple generators connected to the same grid to share the load effectively. A generator with a “steeper” droop characteristic will take on less of the load as the grid frequency drops, while a generator with a “flatter” droop characteristic will take on more.
  • System Stability: Without droop control, if the grid frequency drops, all generators would try to increase their power output simultaneously, potentially leading to instability or a shutdown. The IC3600SSDA1‘s function helps to prevent this by providing a stable and predictable response to changes in grid frequency.
  • Robust Design: Like other industrial control boards, it is built to withstand the harsh conditions of a power plant, including vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference.
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The GE part number IC3600SSDA1 is a Droop Set and Control Card. This specialized electronic circuit board is a component of GE’s legacy Mark I and Mark II series of turbine control systems. Its primary function is to manage and implement the droop control scheme for a turbine.

 

Function and Key Features

 

Droop control is a crucial aspect of power grid stability. It is a control method used in power generation to ensure that multiple generators operating in parallel can share the load proportionally. This is achieved by intentionally allowing the generator’s frequency (and thus the turbine’s speed) to decrease slightly as the load on the machine increases. The IC3600SSDA1 card plays a key role in this process.

  • Droop Regulation: The card receives a speed signal and a load signal, then calculates the necessary change in the control output to maintain the pre-set droop characteristic. This ensures the turbine’s speed decreases at a proportional rate to an increase in its load.
  • Load Sharing: By precisely implementing the droop characteristic, the card allows multiple generators connected to the same grid to share the load effectively. A generator with a “steeper” droop characteristic will take on less of the load as the grid frequency drops, while a generator with a “flatter” droop characteristic will take on more.
  • System Stability: Without droop control, if the grid frequency drops, all generators would try to increase their power output simultaneously, potentially leading to instability or a shutdown. The IC3600SSDA1‘s function helps to prevent this by providing a stable and predictable response to changes in grid frequency.
  • Robust Design: Like other industrial control boards, it is built to withstand the harsh conditions of a power plant, including vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and electromagnetic interference.

 

Applications

 

The IC3600SSDA1 is a legacy component, so it’s primarily used in power generation facilities that still operate GE’s older Mark I and Mark II turbine control systems. It is an essential component for:

  • Grid-Tied Generators: It’s vital for any gas or steam turbine that is connected to the public electrical grid.
  • Load Sharing Applications: It’s crucial in situations where multiple generators must operate in parallel to meet a common load.

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