RR Bristol  MTU

MTU: Industrial & Marine Engine Test Facility

Ludwigsfelde, Germany

Conversion of an existing turbojet test cell to a post overhaul test facility for industrial and marine gas turbine testing.

Key features:

This facility is designed for a production environment. The complete engine test package is transported on rails into the test cell with a fully integrated drive system.

• 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 scope of work:

• 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

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