Table of Contents
CHAPTER1.INTRODUCTION
100.General
101.Background
102.CalibrationandCorrelationStandardsandMethods
103.AlternativeCorrelationMethods
104.DefinitionsofTerms
CHAPTER2.CONFIGURATIONANDCONSTRUCTION
200.GeneralDesignConsiderations
201.TestCellConfigurations
Figure2-1.TestCellConfiguration:"L"Type
Figure2-2.TestCellConfiguration:"U"Type
Figure2-3.TestCellConfiguration:FoldedInletType
202.EngineTestCellMajorComponents/Systems
Figure2-4.TypicalThrustMountDesign
CHAPTER3.MEASUREMENTSYSTEMS,CALIBRATION,ANDCORRELATION
300.MeasurementSystems
301.InstrumentCalibration
302.ThrustCalibration
303.FactorsInfluencingCorrelation
304.PerformanceMeasurement
305.FactorsAffectingPerformance
306.DataAcquisition
CHAPTER4.TESTCELLCORRELATION
400.CorrelationAccuracyAssurance
401.CorrelationProcedures
402.CorrelationReport
403.MaintainingCorrelation
404.FacilityOperationsManual
APPENDIX1.RELATEDTESTCELLPUBLICATIONSANDMATERIALS
APPENDIX2.ENGINETESTCELLAPPROVALSCHEDULEFLOWCHART
APPENDIX3.SAMPLECORRELATIONPLOTS
APPENDIX4.GLOSSARYOFACRONYMSANDABBREVIATIONS Abstract
Gives guidance regarding test cell correlation procedures for test cells used for in-service acceptance testing of turbofan and turbojet engines. Discusses the effects of the design, operation, and modification of a test cell and engine test hardware on engine performance. Also provides guidance on conducting, evaluating, and maintaining test cell correlation.