Metering the flow
The metering cage and sliding piston shape a controlled flow characteristic as the plug travels.
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Copy| Product Name | Woodward 9904-574 Three-Way Fuel Oil Bypass Control Valve |
| Item NO. | 2919433 |
| Weight | 0.1 kg = 0.2205 lb = 3.5274 oz |
| Category | WOODWARD |
| Brand | Woodward |
| Creation Time | 2026-10-14 |
three-way bypass valve · modulating metering plug · liquid fuel path
Woodward 9904-574 is a three-way fuel-oil bypass control valve with a modulating metering plug. It regulates whether the fuel path is directed toward the turbine port or the bypass port as the plug moves through its controlled range.
For Woodward 9904-574, fuel enters through the bottom inlet while the bypass and turbine ports leave through the side of the valve. The metering cage and sliding piston shape the flow path, and the triple-coil electrohydraulic servo valve positions the piston in proportion to the applied electrical command.
Fuel enters Woodward 9904-574 through the bottom inlet and leaves through the turbine or bypass side port as the metering piston moves. The electrohydraulic servo positions that piston, while the dual internal seals keep fuel oil and hydraulic oil separated.
| Technical Item | 9904-574 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Woodward |
| Product type | Three-way bypass control valve |
| Valve action | Modulating metering plug |
| Trim configuration | Linear—diverging |
| Trip position | Plug left; inlet to bypass |
| Run position | Plug right; inlet to turbine |
| Fluid ports | 2 in or 3 in SAE J518 Code 61 |
| Fluid | Light distillate fuel |
| Maximum supply pressure | 1200 psig (8274 kPa) |
| Proof test pressure | 1800 psig (12411 kPa), minimum 2 minutes |
| Minimum burst pressure | 6000 psig (41370 kPa), minimum 1 minute |
| Fuel filtration | 25 µm at Beta 200 |
| Fuel temperature | −18 to +93 °C |
| Ambient temperature | −29 to +82 °C |
| Failure mode | To bypass on loss of electrical signal |
Woodward 9904-574 performs modulating fuel routing between the turbine and bypass ports.
The metering cage and sliding piston shape a controlled flow characteristic as the plug travels.
In the run position, the plug routes inlet fuel toward the turbine port through the metered passage.
In the trip position or on loss of electrical signal, the valve routes the inlet toward bypass.
The fluid-separation and pressure features of Woodward 9904-574 define the boundary between fuel, hydraulic oil and the environment.
The dual-seal arrangement separates fuel oil from hydraulic oil and provides a vent path between the seals.
External seals are static elastomeric seals, so the outside sealing boundary is distinct from the internal fluid pair.
Proof and burst pressure checks apply to the valve pressure boundary and must not be confused with normal operating pressure.
Which port arrangement must be matched on Woodward 9904-574?
Match the bottom fuel inlet and the side turbine/bypass ports to the valve outline before connecting piping. A flange that matches the nominal size does not prove that the flow direction is correct.
How does Woodward 9904-574 react when the electrical signal is lost?
The listed failure mode routes the valve to bypass on loss of electrical signal. Confirm the receiving fuel system is designed for that state before applying the control signal.
What filtration is required before fuel enters Woodward 9904-574?
Provide fuel filtration at 25 µm with Beta 200 performance. Check the filter location and service boundary rather than assuming a general plant filter meets the valve requirement.
How should the seals of Woodward 9904-574 be checked?
Verify the dual internal seals and the vent path between fuel and hydraulic oil, then inspect the static external seals. Do not treat an external seal check as proof that the internal fluids are separated.
Can the proof pressure of Woodward 9904-574 be used as its operating pressure?
No. The 1800 psig proof test and 6000 psig burst values are pressure-boundary test levels; normal supply pressure is limited to 1200 psig.
What does the modulating plug do in Woodward 9904-574?
The plug changes the metering path between the inlet and the turbine or bypass outlet. Confirm the run and trip direction before checking a position or flow complaint.
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