50,000 lbf Development Test Facility – NPO Saturn 27/28, Rybinsk, Russia

Dual Test NPO Saturn is emerging as the unchallenged leader in Eastern Europe’s Gas Turbine industry. MDS recently provided a new dual test cell facility (TC #27/28) for the development testing of the SaM146 engine. Also equipped with provisions for future testing of the larger CFM56 family of engines (50,000 lbf.), the NPO Saturn test facility is the only gas turbine engine test facility in Russia that is certified to test both Russian and Western engines, and is recognized as the first Russian test facility certified to run a western engine.

Russian Regional Jet Class The SaM146 is the product of a joint venture between NPO Saturn and Snecma Moteurs of France, designed to power all versions of the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) family.

Features

  • 2 test cells (Nos. 27/28)
  • Pre-Rig Shop with multiple engine test stands
  • Thrust capacity up to 50,000 lbf
  • Quick engine change out capability
  • Semi-automated engine test procedures
  • 200 Hz steady-state and transient data measurement
  • DAS includes Russian language capability
  • 2000+ steady state and dynamic DAS channel count.

Capabilities

  • CFM International – CFM56 family of engines
  • Russian engine types D-30KP, D-30KU, and PS-90
  • Development SaM146 – JV: NPO Saturn and Snecma Moteurs

MDS Project Scope

MDS responsibilities encompassed all aspects of this turnkey project; including project management, and overseeing and directing building design construction.

Test systems provided include the design and supply of two sets of the following:

  • Aerodynamics and acoustics
  • Intake and exhaust systems
  • Emissions measurement systems
  • Thrust measurement systems
  • Engine handling system
    • Universal Engine adapters (multi engine)
    • Bridge Crane and Monorail system
    • Quick release lift beams
    • Engine ground transportation systems
  • Hydraulic lift platforms
  • Fuel delivery and measurement systems
  • Engine start systems
  • Engine dress kits
  • Bleed piping systems
  • Engine and facility fire protection systems
  • CCTV and Intercom Systems
  • Instrumentation, signal conditioning and wiring
  • PLC-based facility control system
  • proDAS data acquisition system
  • Throttle control systems
  • Engine test procedures
  • Various special purpose test equipment
  • Overall project management