TESTING AND TRIALLING FACILITIES

City University London

City University – High Speed Test Facility

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Capability Statement

The high speed test facility consists of a variable speed inverter drive 110 kW motor and a high speed gearbox capable of driving machines at speeds to 80,000 rpm. It is housed in a test cell with blast proof doors. The gearbox can be removed for testing of lower speed machines up to 110 kW.

Capability – Systems

The facility can test generators, compressors and energy storage flywheels.

Capability – Testing

High speed tests.

Location key contacts

Name: Keith R Pullen
Email: k.pullen@city.ac.uk

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