Computer-based simulation subsystem for versatile testing of 40 MW gas-turbine units

Abstract

The testing of gas-turbine units of ground applications and their control systems is discussed. Today, such units are often based on refurbished commercial air-engines. It is offered to include a subsystem for computer simulation of gas-turbine units in the traditional scheme of tests taking into account characteristics of ground loading. The paper offers to supplement the traditional testing system with a simulation subsystem allowing for terrestrial load characteristics.