Product Specification 36635

(Revision B, 8/2012)

PGG‐EG Governor/Actuator
for electrical generation application

Applications
PGG-EG governor/actuators have motor speed setting of
the ballhead backup governor. The units are normally
used on generator applications. Externally adjustable
droop on the backup governor and load limit are
standard on the PGG-EG.
Setting the speed of the mechanical governor slightly
higher than the maximum speed under electronic control  Compatible with
causes the mechanical portion of the PGG-EG to always Woodward analog
seek a fuel setting higher than the electronic control. or digital electronic
Electrical control thus controls the fuel position because
of the least-fuel-selection feature. controls
Should the electronic signal to the reverse acting  All PG drives,
PGG-EG fail, due to some problem in the system, the outputs available
electric actuator will call for an increased fuel position,
above the setting of the mechanical governor. At this  Vibration-resistant
point the mechanical speed setting is lower, and the construction
ballhead controls the engine-fuel setting.
 Adjustable load
PGG governor/actuators are available with any of the PG output systems. Output
ranges from 16 Nm (12 lb-ft) maximum work capacity to 678 Nm (500 lb-ft),
limit and droop
depending on the governor operating pressure and the output options selected. Most with indicators
outputs provide 30° of rotary travel (25 mm [1 inch] of linear travel is also available).
 Electrical signal
PGG-EG governors may be equipped with lube oil pressure and water pressure sets mechanical
alarm and shutdown. governor speed
Description  Compliant with
applicable CE
The PGG-EG governor/actuator combines the proven dependability of the hydro- directives—
mechanical PG governor with the flexibility of an electronic control. The PGG-EG is
used to control speed or power output of engines where remote speed-setting Machinery
capabilities with speed droop on the mechanical side of the governor are required. Directive
The governor has a self-contained oil supply. PGG-EG governor/actuators are
available for clockwise, counterclockwise, or reversible drive rotation. Oil pressure is
maintained by a relief valve and accumulators. Oil flow to and from the governor
power cylinder is controlled either by a centrifugal flyweight and pilot-valve-plunger
assembly or by an electronically controlled torque motor and a follower-type pilot
valve. The power cylinder is mechanically linked to, and positions, the fuel rack or
valve.
Droop in the PGG-EG is set with a dial on the front panel. It is adjustable from 0 to
more than 8%. Droop on the PGG-EG is determined by a combination of the dial
setting and the position of the governor output cylinder. This allows the mechanical
speed to be set closer to the electronic speed than is possible in other "ballhead
backup" governor/actuators.
Adjustable load limit makes the PGG flexible in its ability to back up the electrical
control and still not overspeed or overload the engine should the electronics fail.
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Specifications
Type 12 29 58 200 300 500
Sump 1.4 L 1.4 L 1.4 L 6.2 L 6.2 L 6.6 L
Capacity 1.5 qt 1.5 qt 1.5 qt 6.5 qt 6.5 qt 7.0 qt
Maximum 16 Nm 39 Nm 79 Nm 237 Nm 422 Nm 648 Nm
Output 12 lb-ft 29 lb-ft 58 lb-ft 175 lb-ft 311 lb-ft 478 lb-ft
25 mm/1 inch 25 mm/1 inch 25 mm/1 inch
Direction of
linear or 30° linear or 30° linear or 30° 42° rotary 42° rotary 42° rotary
Output
rotary rotary rotary
Output Shaft 0.750-48 1.000-48 1.000-48 1.125-48 1.500-60 1.500-60
Dimension serration * serration serration serration serration serration
39–54 kg 39–54 kg 39–54 kg 159 kg 159 kg 227 kg
Weight
85–120 lb 85–120 lb 85–120 lb 350 lb 350 lb 500 lb
Maximum
Drive Speed 200–1600 rpm 200–1600 rpm 200–1600 rpm 200–1600 rpm 200–1600 rpm 200–1600 rpm
Range
Recommended
250–1000 rpm 250–1000 rpm 250–1000 rpm 400–1000 rpm 400–1000 rpm 400–1000 rpm
Drive Speed
Internal
690 kPa 690 kPa 1724 kPa 1379 kPa 2482 kPa 1931 kPa
Hydraulic
100 psi 100 psi 250 psi 200 psi 360 psi 280 psi
Pressure
All standard PG bases are available for PGG-EG 12,19, and 58 (see manual 36693, PG Base Assemblies). PGA-EG
200, 300, and 500 bases have 127 mm (5-inch) pilot diameters and four equally spaced 22.22 mm (0.875 inch) holes
on a 353.57 mm (13.920 inch) bolt circle.
* Numerous clevis-type rod ends are available for the linear output systems.
Governor Output
Woodward recommends use of 60% to 70% travel from no load to full load.
Droop Adjustment
Using 270° maximum rotation of the droop adjusting knob (and with typical PG speeder spring and flyweights), droop
is infinitely adjustable from 0 to 100 rpm maximum for the full governor stroke.
A positive, minimum position stop provides zero droop at zero droop indicator position (0). Maximum droop is at 10
indicator position.
Load Limit Adjustment
Dial adjustment limits governor power cylinder output to increase fuel. Adjustable from no limiting to shutdown.
Construction
Case and base are cast iron. Internal parts are mild and case-hardened steel.
Description of Operation
The electronic portion of the PGG-EG provides control when the torque-motor beam assumes a new off-center
position proportional to a change in the current signal from the electronic governor. The actuator pilot valve will move
from its centered position (when centered, the pilot-valve control land covers the control port) to follow the torque-
motor beam to its new position. Control pressure oil is then ported to either sump or pressure oil. The output servo
will then begin to assume a new position due to the resulting force imbalance. The changing servo position is fed
back to the torque-motor beam through the restoring linkage. The restoring linkage acts to return the torque-motor
beam and the pilot valve to the centered position. In this position, control pressure is no longer being ported, and the
output servo stops moving. If the electronic portion calls for an erroneous high speed (due to power loss, broken
wires, etc.), the flyweights will control the mechanical pilot valve and regulate the flow of control pressure oil under
the output servo.
Base and Drive Connections
All current PG governor bases can be used with the PGG-EG. NOTE—Drive power for different types of PG-EG
actuators will vary depending upon speed, internal pump pressure, pump volumetric displacement, pump efficiency,
and oil viscosity. Contact Woodard if further information is required.
Regulatory Compliance
Other European Compliance:
Machinery Directive Compliant as partly completed machinery per 2006/42/EC.
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Hydraulic Circuits
The PGG-EG operates from its own sump, using the high-volume PG oil pump and accumulators. The proven PG
pump is reversible (for governor drive speed of less than 1000 rpm) or may be set for one-way rotation. A 74 µm,
wire-mesh filter is accessible from the outside of the PGG-EG case. The filter protects the small orifice in the pilot
valve, which is an integral part of the electric actuator.
The PGG-EG uses SAE 10 to 50 oil, depending on operating temperature. Ambient temperatures limits are –29 to
+99 °C (–20 to +210 °F). An oil cooler may be required at upper ambient temperature limits. The hydraulic oil in the
governor must be matched to operating temperatures.

Drive Shaft 1.125-48 serration is standard. Splined or keyed shafts are optional.
Attitude Vertical
Options Mode Select Valve and Pressure Switch are optional devices.

PG-EG Schematic
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Outline Drawing of a Typical PGG-EG58 Governor/Actuator (Do not use for construction)

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