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Turbojet and Turbofan Aero Engine Test Facilities

Turbojet and Turbofan Aero Engine Test Facilities

Turbojet and Turbofan Aero Engine Test Facilities

Product catalog summary
Overview
Aerotest Limited specializes in designing, developing, and supplying Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facilities for testing uninstalled Turbofan and Turboshaft engines. These facilities are designed to be high-quality, maintainable, and adaptable for various engine types, providing reliable performance data approved by OEMs.
Project Completion and Benefits
The average completion time for a Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facility is 18 months, offering logistical and cost benefits. The facilities support multi-engine testing, can handle over 500 engines annually, and are equipped with software approved by major aviation authorities.
Design and Construction
The facilities include comprehensive project management, civil and structural design, acoustic and noise reduction systems, mechanical and electrical systems, and high-speed data acquisition systems. They also offer maintenance and calibration services.
Test Cell Features
The test cell includes a modular building, acoustic systems, thrust measurement systems, and safety features like fire extinguishing systems and CCTV cameras. It is designed for efficient engine testing and data recording.
Control Room Features
The control room is acoustically treated, air-conditioned, and equipped with ergonomic consoles, high-resolution monitors, and advanced communication systems. It includes a multi-channel data acquisition system and safety interlocks.
Software Control
The software allows for easy selection and testing of different engines, with a SCADA system developed using LabView. It ensures accurate and repeatable test results and is easily upgradeable for future engine modifications.
Preparation Shop and Service Rooms
The preparation shop facilitates engine rigging and storage, while service rooms house electrical, pneumatic, and fuel systems. These areas are acoustically treated and equipped with fire safety systems.
Fuel and Air Start Systems
The fuel system includes a thermally insulated tank and high-accuracy measurement systems. The air start system features a modern compressor and supports multiple start cycles.
Fire Safety Systems
The facilities are equipped with Co2 and FM200 fire extinguishing systems, smoke and heat detectors, and alarm systems to ensure safety and compliance with international standards.
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Turbojet and Turbofan Aero Engine Test Facilities-1

AERO ENGINE & COMPONENT TEST FACILITIES Aerotest Limited Consultants Specialists in Aero Engine Test Facilities & Ground Support Equipment Aerotest Limited have designed, developed and supplied Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facilities for repair and overhaul testing of uninstalled Turbofan and Turboshaft engines combined with aircraft run-up facilities. Aerotest’s main aim is to provide our customers with high quality “state of the art” and maintainable test solutions. Aerotest also provide adaptations and upgrades for existing test cells to enable the end user the flexibility and capability to manage new and/ or different engine types. All Aerotest facilities have been fully correlated and approved by the OEM’s enabling the end user to fully performance test engines with the confidence of reliable confirmed data. The Aerotest Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facility project takes only 18 months on average to complete in any environmental location, thus providing major logistical and fleet operating cost benefits. A Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facility provides the following advantages: • Multi-engine capability for flexible testing solutions in a safe and efficient test environment. • The Aerotest “state of the art” Engine Test Facility has a proven capacity to test over 500 engines per annum. • Proves the performance of the overhauled Turbofan and Turboshaft engines. • Turbofan and Turboshaft engines installed and fully tested during a ONE TIME installation. • A faster, more accurate way of repeatable and recording test data. • Proven application software approved by the CAA, FAA, UK MoD and many foreign military quality control authorities. • Increases aircraft availability. Test Facility “Turnkey” project design and construction, comprising of the following: • Complete project management for major turnkey civil and military aerospace projects. • All civil ground works, structural steelwork and building design. • World-class acoustic design and noise reduction performance. • Mechanical systems and services design. • Electrical and electronics design. • Instrumentation systems design. • Fluid systems design. • “State of the art” high speed data acquisition systems. • Engine / component real time test application software. • Test facilities maintenance and NAMAS traceable instrumentation calibration equipment. • Installation and commissioning services. • Compilation of test facility operation and maintenance manuals. • Post contract design/ software and maintenance support serv

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AERO ENGINE & COMPONENT TEST FACILITIES A Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facility comprises of: Turbofan and Turboshaft engine test cell which includes the following features: • Structural steel modular building forming the support structure of the test cell. • Acoustically attenuated vertical Intake system. • Acoustically attenuated exhaust system. • Exhaust system fast acting roller shutter door. • Turning vanes mounted below the vertical air-intake air splitter silencer to change the airflow direction from a vertical into a horizontal direction. • Triple glazed acoustic viewing window to...

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Control room electronics cabinet is equipped with: • Stabilised power supply. • Multi-channel data acquisition system. • Terminations cabinet. • 28-volt un-interruptible power supplies- engine control. • 115 volt 400 Hz un-interruptible power supplies- engine control. • Multi channel vibration suite, with analogue outputs to the data acquisition system processor. • Throttle interface controller. • Test cell safety interlocks panel. Turbofan and Turboshaft engine test facility software control: • Aerotest provides a ‘state of the art’ solution for the control and instrumentation requirements for...

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AERO ENGINE & COMPONENT TEST FACILITIES A Turnkey Multi-purpose Engine Test Facility comprises of: Turbofan and Turboshaft engine fuel system which includes the following features: • A modern, well-proven, fuel system, which includes a cylindrical horizontal fuel tank, thermally insulated and mounted on saddles within a concrete bund. • A fuel pump assembly mounted within the fuel tank bund. • High accuracy fuel measurement and pressure control system, to suit a wide variety of turbo jet engines. The system is of a modular design, enabling ease of maintenance and expansion at a later date to...

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