17 MW Industrial Test Facility – Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd (SITL), Lincoln, UK

Project

Turnkey design and supply of an SGT400 industrial engine test berth. MDS worked with Siemens, in a phased approach, to first develop facility and test system specifications to meet rigorous requirements, develop efficient solutions, and provide value added costing to execute the agreed solutions. The facility incorporates state of the art MDS technology in the areas of engine handling and data acquisition to meet aggressive 72 hr engine turn around targets.

Features

  • Capacity 17.5 MW
  • State of the art proDAS Data Acquisition System.
  • High throughput engine handling and docking solutions
  • Repeatable and automated engine to driveline alignment
  • Quick connect mechanical and electrical services, including hands free driveline connection
  • Load absorption system including:
    • torquemeter
    • epicyclic gearbox
    • hydraulic dynamometer

Capabilities

SGT 400 – production and overhaul

MDS Project Scope

Turnkey design and supply of facility and test systems including:

  • Construction
  • Aerodynamic and Acoustic Elements
  • Engine Inlet and Exhaust Systems
  • Driveline Components
  • Engine Handling & Docking Systems
  • Engine Adapters & Universal Transportion cart
  • Fuel Measurement Systems (Liquid & Gas)
  • Lubricating Oil System
  • Closed Loop Cooling Water System
  • Compressed air system
  • proDAS Data Acquisition System
  • Facility Control Systems (PLC based)
  • Overall Project Management & Product Support