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graduated from 0 to 1,000 psig in 25-psi increments.
(b) During a starting cycle, the engine in the
hydraulic start system is cranked by the 12volt starter on
the gasoline engine. The relief valve selector switch 13,
figure 1-8) is placed in the up position to start a T55 gas
turbine engine, and in the down position to start a T73
engine. The START/RUN switch (4, figure 1-26) is
placed in the START position to crank the gasoline
engine. Prior to the start mode, the normally-open,
solenoid-operated valve (10, figure 1-8) in the supply
line bypasses fluid to return. After the gasoline engine
is started, the switch is positioned to RUN. At this time,
the maximum starter speed is selected just prior to
making the engine start. Then the START switch (33,
figure 1-24) is energized. This action applies 28v do
power to the solenoid-operated valve to close the valve
and break the bypass portion of the hydraulic circuit.
This action, in turn, applies the full output of the pump
assembly to the hydraulic starter on the gas turbine
engine to crank the engine. After engine lightoff and at
the speeds specified in chapter 3 of this manual, the
starter speed is reduced to minimum, then the
START/RUN switch is positioned to OFF. This action
will reduce the speed and shut down the gasoline engine
in the hydraulic start system and stop the pump
assembly.
(6) Test trailer fuel system.
(a) The test trailer fuel system (figure 1-10)
provides MIL-T-5624, JP-4 or JP-5 fuel, as required, to
an engine under test. The fuel system is operated by
208v ac, single-phase, 60 Hz electrical power supplied
from the METS generator set. The fuel system is
installed on and below the aft end of the test trailer
deck. The system (shown schematically in figure 1-11)
consists essentially of an aluminum fuel tank assembly
(1, figure 1-10) and a fuel pump (13) connected to
plumbing lines and auxiliary components. Quick-
disconnects (9) are provided for interconnection with
engine supply and return hose assemblies. A fluid level
transmitter (14) is installed in the fuel tank assembly to
provide electrical signals to indicate fuel quantity status
to the test technician. A flow straightener (6), flowmeter
(5), and thermocouple (4) are installed in a fuel manifold
downstream from the fuel tank assembly. A 10-micron
filter (8) in the line filters foreign solids from the fuel. A
shutoff solenoid valve (10) is installed in the line
downstream from the thermocouple. The fuel pump unit
consists of a three-phase, hermetically sealed ac motor
driving a dual-impeller pump. Both are designed for
submerged operation in the fuel tank assembly. The
motor is provided with thermal protection against
excessive heat and overload conditions. A second
shutoff solenoid valve (7) is installed in the return line
for use in the OSG fuel bleed subsystem. This valve is
operated only during test of certain engines outlined in
chapter 2 of this manual. Refer to the interconnection
information contained in that chapter.
(b)
When
electrical
power
is
made
available, the fuel system is energized through the
FUEL PUMP circuit breaker CB2 (4, figure 2-9) and the
FUEL PUMP START switch S19 (16, figure 1-26). The
operator's sub-module is then energized to allow fuel to
flow through the inlet line to the engine. The fuel pump
provides a nominal output pressure of 26 psig at 10.2
gpm flow through the 10-micron filter. The flow
straightener (6, figure 1-10) installed on the inlet side of
the turbine-type flowmeter (5) tends to remove the
swirling action from the flow of fuel. The flow meter
provides pulsating electrical signals to the fuel flow
monitor unit (16, figure 1-23) in the analyzer sub-module
when consumption of fuel is monitored during a test. In
the event of an emergency shutdown of the system, the
ENGINE FUEL SOLENOID switchlight unit S10 (30,
figure 1-24) is deenergized. This action immediately
shuts off the supply of fuel to the engine. For certain
engines listed in chapter 2, the OSG BLEED OPEN/
OSG BLEED CLOSED switchlight unit S3 (26, figure 1-
24) is deenergized during a test while fuel consumption
is monitored. Refer to chapter 3 of this manual for
complete operating instructions for the fuel system.
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