30,000 lbf Aero Engine Test Facility – Atlantic Turbines, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Project

Complete turnkey supply of an Aero Engine Test Facility to support the repair and overhaul testing of turbofan engines. The facility and infrastructure was designed so that future 30,000 lbf thrust engines can be tested through the addition of engine-specific test equipment.

Features

  • Capacity 30,000 lbf thrust
  • Quick engine change out capability

Capabilities

  • All variants of the Pratt & Whitney JT15D engine

Test Systems Provided

  • Aerodynamics and acoustics
  • Inlet and exhaust systems
  • Thrust measurement system
  • Engine-specific adapter and dress equipment for the JT15D engine
  • Electric and pneumatic engine start systems
  • Fuel delivery and measurement system
  • Engine handling system
  • Engine ground transportation systems
  • Hydraulic lift platform
  • PLC-based facility control system
  • EDAS 6000 data acquisition and control systems
  • CO2 Fire Suppression System
  • CCTV and Intercom Systems

MDS Project Scope

  • Project management
  • Facility construction