Adjacent to our Sedalia Center of Excellence in Manufacturing, the world’s only independent PC / PD string-test facility enables us to test overhauled PE6000, LM6000PC, and LM6000PD turbines, as well as execute our hydrogen fuel R&D program under simulated real-world conditions while decoupled from the grid.
Engines
Our facility includes a custom-built 60-MW load bank and two complete control systems, which enable full testing of PE6000, LM6000PC, and LM6000PD engines. This exclusive setup enables complete performance checks for output, heat rate, and vibration.
More than a proving ground for overhauled and repaired aeroderivative turbines, our string-test facility is also the centerpiece of our R&D initiative. We aim to commercialize hydrogen use for these engines starting with a 35-percent mix and scaling up to 100-percent clean fuel.