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Aerospace Application Test Bench

 
JKT provides different kinds of test benches, including aerospace starter-generator performance test benches, aerospace generator test benches, aerospace starter-generator altitude climate simulation test benches, high-speed drive shaft test benches, high speed transmission test benches, bearing test benches, and power-level hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches. Customized solutions can be developed in accordance with customer requirements.
 
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Typical Application Project for Aerospace Starter Generator test

Aerospace starter & generator test benches test different aero-generators, include starters, generators, and starters & generators. According to the tested object, the test bench can be dynamometer directly connect to the tested object, or by the gearbox.

Key parameters:

  • Rated power range: 1kW to 3MW

  • Maximum speed range: 1000rpm to 100krpm

  • Rated torque range: 1N.m to 10000N.m

  • Torque measurement accuracy:0.05%FS

  • Torque control accuracy:±0.2% to ±0.5%FS

  • Speed measurement accuracy:±1rpm

 

Main test contents:

  • Efficiency MAP test

  • External characteristic test

  • Torque test

  • Speed test

  • Temperature rise test

  • Over-load test

  • Steady-state test

  • Maximum speed test

  • Durability with temperature climate test

  • User-defined cycle condition test

  • Electrical inertia simulation test

  • Controller calibration test

  • Accelerated response test

  • Torque response test

  • Lock-rotor test

  • Grid-connected switching test for power generation

 

Basic configurations:

Dynamometer & Mechanical System: A high-dynamic asynchronous or synchronous motor is selected as the dynamometer, equipped with a high-speed drive shaft system and precision, reliable mechanical components.

 

Frequency Converter: A four-quadrant frequency converter is adopted for dynamic or steady-state control of the dynamometer. It enables control of rotational speed, torque, allowing the dynamometer to operate in either motoring or generating mode.

 

DC/AC Power Supply: Supply power to the starter to simulate the start condition, generally, the current is large. According to the parameters of tested aerospace starter, the power parameters as follows:

Rated power range: 5kW to 2MW

Current range: 0 to ±2000A

DC voltage range: 12VDC to 1200VDC

AC voltage range:115VAC to 400VAC

 

Electric load: Absorbs the electrical energy from the generator and simulates the characteristics of the power-consuming equipment. JKT provides resistive load, inductive load, capacitive load, as well as regenerative electronic load.

 

Power Analyzer & Mobile Cart: A high-precision power analyzer is used to measure parameters such as current, voltage, efficiency and harmonics of the motor and controller. It can also receive torque and speed signals synchronously for calculating the motor’s mechanical efficiency.

 

MCU Power Supply: Provides an adjustable low-voltage power supply for the motor controller.

 

Test Object Cooling System: According to different tested objects, there are air-cooling system and hydraulic system. The air-cooling system provides adjustable flow rate air for the tested object. The hydraulic system provides the lubricating and cooling oil for the tested object.

Generally, the maximum temperature of the oil is very high, up to 200℃, the hydraulic system adopts high-temperature resistant hydraulic components such as pumps and valves, and is equipped with temperature and pressure compensation. It can generally operate at 180℃~200℃, while enabling precise pressure or flow control.

 

Climate Chamber: Provides a simulated operating environment with controllable high/low temperature and humidity for the test objects.

 

Automated Measurement & Control System: Conducts overall control and condition monitoring of the entire motor test bench.

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700kW 30000rpm & 18000rpm Test bench for aero-generators

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100kW 20000rpm Test bench for aero- starter & generator

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16.5kW 65000rpm Test bench for aero-generators

The oil cooling system of the aero starter-generator test bench adopts high-temperature-resistant hydraulic components such as pumps and valves, and features temperature and pressure compensation. The system can typically operate under working conditions of 180℃ to 200℃, while achieving accurate pressure or flow control.

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The oil cooling system for aero-generators

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The air cooling system for aero-generators

Typical Application Project for Altitude Climate Simulation test

 

The aerospace starter-generator altitude climate simulation test bench provides a simulated altitude environment for the test piece to conduct performance and reliability tests. The dynamometer is installed outside the altitude chamber and connected to the starter-generator inside the chamber via a high-speed sealed shaft to supply driving power or load. Depending on the test piece, an air-cooling system or an oil-cooling system can be provided to lubricate and cool the test piece within the altitude chamber.

The inlet and outlet air ducts of the air-cooling system are connected to the altitude chamber, forming an internal circulation system. The temperature of the cooling air can be controlled in the pipeline, enabling the supply of cooling circulating air to the test piece under conditions consistent with the simulated high-altitude environment, so as to test the thermal load characteristics of the test piece.

 

Key parameters:

  • Rated power range: 1kW to 3MW

  • Maximum speed range: 1000rpm to 100krpm

  • Rated torque range: 1N.m to 10000N.m

  • Torque measurement accuracy:0.05%FS

  • Torque control accuracy:±0.2~±0.5%FS

  • Speed measurement accuracy:±1rpm

  • Altitude range: sea level to 20,000m

  • Temperature range: -55℃~200℃

  

Main test contents:

  • Efficiency MAP test

  • External characteristic test

  • Torque test

  • Speed test

  • Temperature rise test

  • Over-load test

  • Steady-state test

  • Maximum speed test

  • Durability with high altitude climate test

  • User-defined cycle condition test

  • l Electrical inertia simulation test

 

Basic configurations:

Dynamometer & Mechanical System: A high-dynamic asynchronous or synchronous motor is selected as the dynamometer, equipped with a high-speed drive shaft system and precision, reliable mechanical components.

 

Frequency Converter: A four-quadrant frequency converter is adopted for dynamic or steady-state control of the dynamometer. It enables control of rotational speed, torque, allowing the dynamometer to operate in either motoring or generating mode.

 

DC/AC Power Supply: Supply power to the starter to simulate the start condition, generally, the current is large. According to the parameters of tested aerospace starter, the power parameters as follows:

Rated power range: 5kW to 2MW

Current range: 0 to ±2000A

DC voltage range: 12VDC to 1200VDC

AC voltage range:115VAC to 400VAC

  

Electric load: Absorbs the electrical energy from the generator and simulates the characteristics of the power-consuming equipment. JKT provides resistive load, inductive load, capacitive load, as well as regenerative electronic load.

 

Power Analyzer & Mobile Cart: A high-precision power analyzer is used to measure parameters such as current, voltage, efficiency and harmonics of the motor and controller. It can also receive torque and speed signals synchronously for calculating the motor’s mechanical efficiency.

 

MCU Power Supply: Provides an adjustable low-voltage power supply for the motor controller.

 

Test Object Cooling System: According to different tested objects, there are air-cooling system and hydraulic system. The air-cooling system provides adjustable flow rate air for the tested object. The hydraulic system provides the lubricating and cooling oil for the tested object.

Generally, the maximum temperature of the oil is very high, up to 200℃, the hydraulic system adopts high-temperature resistant hydraulic components such as pumps and valves, and is equipped with temperature and pressure compensation. It can generally operate at 180℃~200℃, while enabling precise pressure or flow control. 

The air inlet and outlet of the air-cooling system are connected to the altitude chamber, forming an internal circulation system. The temperature of the cooling air can be adjusted by the temperature control system which installed after outlet of the circulating fan, which supplies cooling circulating air to the test piece under the same conditions as the simulated high-altitude environment, so as to test the thermal load state of the test piece.

 

Altitude Climate Chamber: Provides a simulated altitude environment for the test piece, allowing for the adjustment of temperature, air pressure, and humidity inside the chamber.

  • Pressure range: atmospheric pressure 4.4 kPa, it can continuously work under 4.4 kPa

  • Relative humidity range: 10...98  % RH @ 8...95 °C

  • Temperature range: -70…+150 °C

  • Stability at one point in time : ± 0,5°C

  • Resolution for display: 0, 1°C

  • Space homogeneity: ± 2°C

  • Proper interfaces for connecting electrical lines, oil piping and ventilation air

 

Automated Measurement & Control System: Conducts overall control and condition monitoring of the entire motor test bench.

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400kW 30000rpm Altitude Climate Simulation Test bench for aero-generators

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200kW 20000rpm Altitude Climate Simulation Test bench for aero-generators

 

Typical Application Project for Aerospace Transmission test

The aviation transmission system test bench is used for performance and reliability testing of various transmission systems, such as IGB, TGB, AGB, as well as complete transmission assemblies. It can perform lubrication condition testing, gear meshing dynamic stress testing, sealing performance testing, simulated flight cycle testing, vibration testing, running-in testing, load testing, and more.

Case 1: High-Speed Transmission Shaft Test Bench

Key Parameters:

Drive and Loading Unit

  • Rated power: 800 kW

  • Maximum speed: 30,000 rpm

  • Rated torque: 600 N·m

  • Axial adjustment range: ±500 mm

  • Horizontal radial adjustment range: ±6 mm, adjustment accuracy: 0.01 mm

Test Piece Lubrication System

  • Flow rate control range: 0~20 L/min

  • Pressure control range: 0~1 MPa

  • Temperature control range: 40℃~200℃

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800kW 30000rpm Transmission Test bench for drive shafts

Case 2: Transmission System Test Bench

Key Parameters:

Drive Unit:

  • Rated power: 1100 kW

  • Maximum speed: 30,000 rpm

  • Rated torque: 600 N·m

 Loading Units:

  • Four sets of loading units, used to simulate different loads respectively, such as fuel pumps,

    generators, etc.

  • Maximum speed: 5,000rpm to 30,000 rpm

  • Rated power: 10kW to 300 kW

  • The drive and loading units are connected to the test piece using special couplings, which can

    withstand an eccentricity of ±1 mm at high speeds

Test Piece Lubrication System

  • Flow control range: 0~20 L/min

  • Pressure range: 0~1 MPa

  • Temperature range: 40℃~200℃

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Multi-shaft Transmission testbench for aerospace transmissions

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