15 MW CED/HED Engine Test Facility – Solar Turbines, Desoto, TX, USA

Project

Complete engineering and managerial services for the detailed design of Engine Test Systems for production and overhaul testing of industrial gas turbine engines. This flexible test facility was designed to accommodate several hot end and cold end drive engine variants in a production environment.

Features

  • Capacity of 14.5 MW
  • Docking system for quick engine package installation and removal
  • Cold and hot end drive capability for all engine variants

Capabilities

  • Solar Turbines Taurus 70 CED/HED
  • Solar Turbines Mars HED
  • Solar Turbines Titan 130 CED/HED

MDS Project Scope

  • Project management
  • Complete engine test facility design specifications
  • Aerodynamics and acoustics
  • Inlet classical venturi
  • Translating and rotating intake system
  • Exhaust stack and stack translation system
  • Engine handling / docking system
  • CED engine adapter cart with integral drive system and lifting beam
  • Low speed driveline for quick engine throughput and driveline analysis
  • Pneumatic intake flexible seal
  • Radial and axial exhaust support systems (elbow and adapters)
  • Hydraulic support system
  • Intake filter house and silencer
  • LS coupling shaft support and guard