Drake Controls is a Woodward Recognized Turbine Retrofitter with an engineering team averaging 17+ years of experience per engineer. We provide expert conceptual and detail engineering for control system upgrades, retrofits, and custom solutions across all major rotating equipment platforms.
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Drake-Built Control Panels
What We Retrofit
Platforms
- MicroNet Plus and MicroNet TMR
- Legacy NetCon, 501, 5009 systems
- Peak 200 for steam turbines
- 505XT for steam turbines
- ProTech TPS / ProTech-GII safety systems
- PNEU-TRIP overspeed protection
Equipment
- Gas turbines
- Steam turbines
- Turbo-expanders
- Reciprocating engines (gas and diesel)
- Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
- Generators and motor-driven compressors
Benefits of Upgrading
- Substantially improved safety and reliability
- Increased uptime and consistent production
- Enhanced operational flexibility
- Improved performance and productivity
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain control system in-house
- Maximized reuse of existing equipment
- Customized configuration for your specific application
- Reduced total cost of ownership
Our Retrofit Process
Every retrofit project starts with a thorough assessment of your existing equipment and control system. Drake’s engineers develop a detailed scope of work covering chassis and software replacement, I/O module upgrades, valve driver integration, LINKnet module additions, and any hooks needed for new product integration. We handle conceptual engineering through commissioning and startup support.