IC3600EPSU1N - Power Switching Card

SPECIFICATIONS

Part No.: IC3600EPSU1N
Manufacturer: General Electric
Product Type: Power Switching Card
Availability: In Stock
Series: VersaMax

Functional Description

IC3600EPSU1N is a Power Switching Card developed by GE. It is a part of GE Mark I and II series. Its primary function is to control the switching of electrical power to various subsystems and components of the turbine, ensuring that the correct circuits are energized or de-energized at appropriate stages of operation. This includes supporting key processes such as turbine start-up, normal operation, and safe shutdown. The card helps coordinate power routing to control loops and signal pathways that are critical for monitoring and regulating turbine performance.

Features

• In the design of the gas turbine protection system, a dual-route, fail-safe philosophy is employed to ensure the highest level of operational safety and reliability. This approach ensures that, in the event of a failure within the protective system, the turbine will automatically initiate a shutdown to prevent potential damage. Importantly, at least two independent trip routes are available to initiate this shutdown, providing multiple layers of redundancy.
• To achieve maximum running reliability, the system incorporates both simple redundancy and, in critical areas, double redundancy. For example, in the case of overspeed protection-a vital safeguard against mechanical failure-three independent systems are implemented. This means that even if one system fails, the remaining two can continue to protect the turbine, and the failure will be annunciated to alert operators without interrupting normal operation.
• The protection system is also equipped with self-checking capabilities that operate during the start-up sequence. This means that if any element of the overspeed protection system is missing or malfunctioning-such as a missing sensor after maintenance, a broken wire, or internal component failure-the system will detect the fault and prevent the turbine from starting. This pre-start diagnostic feature is critical in avoiding unsafe operation and ensures that any faults are addressed before the turbine goes online.
• This comprehensive protection scheme reflects a robust engineering philosophy, where safety and continuous reliability are prioritized through built-in diagnostics, redundant architecture, and automated safeguards.

The WOC team is always available to help you with your Mark I and II requirements. For more information, please contact WOC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IC3600EPSU1N?
It is a Power Switching Card developed by GE.

What happens if the protection system fails?
If the protection system detects a fault or failure, the turbine will automatically shut down to avoid hazardous situations. This is a fundamental aspect of the fail-safe design.

How does redundancy improve turbine safety?
Redundancy ensures that if one component or protection path fails, others are still active. For example, the overspeed protection has three independent systems, so a single failure does not compromise safety.