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Atlantic Turbines: Aero Engine Test Facility

Prince Edward Island, Canada

Turnkey supply of an Aero Engine Test Facility to support the repair and overhaul testing of turbofan engines.

Key features:

The facility and infrastructure was designed so that future 30,000 lbf thrust engines can be tested through the addition of engine-specific test equipment.

• Capacity 30,000 lbf thrust
• Quick engine change out capability

Capabilities:

• All variants of the Pratt and Whitney JT15D engine

MDS scope of work:

MDS was responsible for all aspects of this turnkey project, including project management and facility construction.

Key test systems provided include:

• Aerodynamics and acoustics
• Inlet and exhaust systems
• Thrust measurement system
• Engine-specific adapter and dress equipment for the JT15D engine
• Electric and pneumatic engine start systems
• Fuel delivery and measurement system
• Engine handling system
• Engine ground transportation systems
• Hydraulic lift platform
• PLC-based facility control system
• EDAS 6000 data acquisition and control systems
• CO₂ Fire Suppression System
• CCTV and Intercom Systems

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