55 MW Industrial & Marine Engine Test Facility – MTU, Ludwigsfelde, Germany

Project

Designed for a production environment, the facility was converted from an existing turbojet test cell to a post overhaul test facility for industrial and marine gas turbine testing. The facility provides for the complete engine test package to be transported on rails into the test cell with a fully integrated drive system.

Features

• Test environment replication of in-service package requirements
• Natural gas fuelled with DLE test capability
• Smooth and stepless power generation at 50 or 60 Hz with dissipation through resistive load banks
• Rail transportation system for quick engine package installation and removal

Capabilities

• Capacity 55 MW
• GE LM6000 PA, LM6000 PC, LM6000 PB, LM6000 PD
• GE LM2500, LM2500+, LM2500 DLE, LM2500+ DLE

MDS Project Scope

• Project management
• Definition of building requirements
• Aerodynamics and acoustics
• Exhaust system
• Engine adapter
• Engine handling systems
• Load absorption, including resistive load bank elements
• Gas fuel system, including gas booster station
• Hydraulic start and support systems
• Engine lubrication system
• PLC-based facility control system
• Data acquisition system