5 MW Industrial Test Facility – Sigma Aerospace (Vector Aerospace), London, UK

Project

Complete turnkey supply of a multi-purpose engine test facility for repair and overhaul testing of turbofan and turboshaft engines.

Features

  • Turbofan engine test cell capacity 50,000 lbf
  • Dual-bed turboshaft / turboprop engine test cell capacity 6,000 shp
  • Quick engine change out capability

Capabilities

  • Turbofan cell: Rolls-Royce Conway Mk 301, Allied Signal LF 502-R5, LF 507-1H and LF 507-1F engines
  • Turboshaft cell: Rolls-Royce Allison T56, Rolls-Royce Allison 501 industrial engines, Rolls-Royce Dart

MDS Project Scope

An all-inclusive turnkey project, including project management

Test systems provided included:

  • Aerodynamics and acoustics
  • Inlet and exhaust systems
  • Thrust frame and adapters
  • Lift platform
  • Fuel system
  • Engine air start system
  • Oil inhibiting system
  • PLC-based facility control system
  • Two EDAS 6000 data acquisition systems
  • Engine handing system
  • Engine ground transportation systems
  • Load absorption systems
  • Cooling water system
  • Methanol injection system
  • Fire suppression system
  • Engine test procedures
  • Throttle control systems