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Case Study C5269

Acoustically Insulated Test Chamber for a `Rotor Spin Rig Assembly' Test Rig

Process Details: Test Chamber for a global, UK based company specialising in the manufacture of new generation, fuel efficient power systems for a range of aircraft including military transport, helicopters, fast jets and advanced civil aircraft in the Aerospace, Defence & Security markets.

Scope of Work: To design, manufacture, deliver & install the Test Chamber, approximately 2.6m long x 1.6m wide x 2.5m high, within the end users electro-mechanical systems design & development facility.

Design Considerations: -Extremely tight internal footprint for the rig, lube system and all other associated equipment.

Heavy duty acoustically-insulated Test Chamber constructed as a one-piece unit with lifting points and to be fit for purpose in providing a safe working environment for operational personnel.

Extra wide, high performance, double-sealing, single-leaf, interlocked door with multi-point locking system and heavy duty door stops, for personnel entry/egress & emergency exit, and for the loading/unloading of test pieces via a 1m extending/retractable runway beam fitted with a SWL125kg electric hoist and drum reeler.

Matching double-leaf doors provide access for the installation, removal and major maintenance requirements of the test rig, lube system, electrical control cabinets, and the associated internal distribution boards & services.

Forced ventilation system incorporating attenuated air inlets & outlets designed to extract high heat gains within test chamber, enabling the equipment to operate in a normal manner, whilst maintaining the overall acoustic integrity of the test chamber.

Chamber fitted with electrics, automatic lighting, interlocks, and fully sealed gland plates for services penetrations.

Acoustic Performance: The Test Chamber was constructed using an independently tested & certified panel system (in accordance with BS EN ISO 15667 and BS EN ISO 717 international standards) to provide a noise reduction of 44 dB.