Overspeed
Overspeed
A dual magnetic speed sensor picks up the speed of the power turbine A test switch, installed next to each overspeed box, is used to interrupt
shaft. These signals are transmitted to the overspeed box where they the power supply to the cycle counter circuit of the overspeed box
are processed, together with the n1 signal. If an overspeed is detected, during a system test. This is done to prevent the cycle counter from
the respective engine is shut down by a solenoid valve, cutting the fuel adding cycles produced during the system test.
flow. This engine shut down will be performed, if n2 speed is higher
than 123 %. NOTE Make sure that the spring loaded Test switch is
back in its NORM position after the test!
Free Turbine Monitoring
Additionally the free turbine is monitored permanently by comparing Power Supply
both n2 speed signals with their nominal n2 value. The system is active The engine overspeed shut--down system is supplied with 28 VDC
if the n1 speed is above 80 ± 2%. from ESS BUS 1 and 2 via the circuit breakers labeled OVSP.
If a drop of 15 % from the nominal value of both signals within 3
Caution Light
seconds is detected, the engine is shut down automatically.
A caution OVSP FAIL will appear at the respective side of the CAD if
NOTE If an engine has been shut down due to activation at least one n2 or the n1 signal from the affected engine overspeed
of the overspeed and drain valve, the overspeed system is lost.
protection system of the other engine is
deactivated. NOTE The overspeed box provides a ground signal to
energize the starter relay. In case of an overspeed
NOTE The engine is no longer protected against detection the ground signal is removed in order to
overspeed. prevent an engine restart.
OFF OFF
ON ON
TRAIN VENT VENT TRAIN
ENG 1 CONTROL ENG 2
N1 N2 N2 N1
EMER BAT
Cycle Counter
Overhead Panel
System 2
System 1 Phonic Wheels
Overspeed Box
Dual Detector
TEST Switch
TEST Button
REARMED Button
Overspeed Shut--Down Pick--Up