Axial Flow Turbine Test Bed

Axial Flow Turbine Test Bed

FEATURES:
Complete aeronautical axial flow gas turbine engine
Full instrumentation and sensors
Easy installation into a test cell (single USB interface)
High-performance centrifugal compressor
Simple ignition system, based on a common Rossi R8 glow plug
Data acquisition and educational software included
Small-scale equipment minimizes laboratory space needed
Fully tested for high performance and safety
High maximum RPM
Fast response to speed changes
Single point pivot on engine mounting enables accurate thrust measurement
No need for external lubrication system; the lubricant is mixed with the fuel
No need for external battery and charger
Can be fuelled with common paraffin or kerosene – no need for difficult-to-find aviation fuel
Tough, transparent polycarbonate safety screen
An optional floor-standing frame is available to house the unit together with its fuel tank and electronic console

SPECIFICATIONS:
Thrust: 200N typical
Exhaust gas temperature: 800°C typical
Mass flow: 450 g/s
Ignition system: Glow plug
Compressor type: Single-stage radial
Turbine type: Single-stage, low-mass axial flow
Engine rpm: 105,000rpm typical
Engine mount: Single pivot point