Environmental and Cold Tests on Model 04045B03 Generator Set Serial Number 0000003 with IGT 404-4 Engine Serial Number T000003.

Abstract

The purpose of this test was to conduct environmental tests at +125 F, 5,000 Ft. altitude and 107 F, 8,000 Ft. altitude and 95 F and with 60 delta T (from about 80 F to 20 F). These tests were to be completed per Test Request AD5210-01-501A, Purchase Description and Military Specification Mil Std 705B. In addition, the testing was to include cold testing at -25 F and -50 F to meet the requirements of the Purchase Description and Mil-Std 705B. Model 04045B03 Generator Set S/N 0000003 (with IGT 404-4 Engine S/N T000003) was installed in Test Cell 873 for environmental tests and Cold tests on June 28, 1979. Initial ambient checkout tests were completed June 9 after correcting various test equipment problems. Engine-gen set problems involved failure of two reverse polarity diodes and several 'undervoltage load dump' incidents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 1979
Accession Number
ADA086035

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  • Harris E. Gaston

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  • General Motors

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternators
  • Bench Tests
  • Cooling
  • Environmental Tests
  • Filters
  • Frequency
  • Fuel Filters
  • Fuel Nozzles
  • Fuel Pumps
  • Fuel Systems
  • Generators
  • Indicating Instruments
  • Instrumentation
  • Separators
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Stands
  • Voltage Regulation

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