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Series 400 Cavitation-Free Flange-Mounted Hydraulic Dynamometers

The Kahn Series 400 hydraulic dynamometers are specifically designed for testing high-speed turboshaft engines and experimental gas turbines. They have smooth-disc power elements that absorb power through viscous shear rather than turbulent vortex formation, eliminating cavitation and allowing for a service life over 10,000 hours. Their design provides stable operation, rapid transient response, and the ability to absorb full power in both directions of rotation. They require a continuous supply of water and compressed air to function properly.

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Series 400 Cavitation-Free Flange-Mounted Hydraulic Dynamometers

The Kahn Series 400 hydraulic dynamometers are specifically designed for testing high-speed turboshaft engines and experimental gas turbines. They have smooth-disc power elements that absorb power through viscous shear rather than turbulent vortex formation, eliminating cavitation and allowing for a service life over 10,000 hours. Their design provides stable operation, rapid transient response, and the ability to absorb full power in both directions of rotation. They require a continuous supply of water and compressed air to function properly.

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SERIES 400

CAVITATION-FREE
FLANGE-MOUNTED HYDRAULIC
DYNAMOMETERS

Specifically developed for steady-state and transient load


testing of high-speed turboshaft engines and experimental gas
turbines, the Kahn Series 400 are the only high-speed hydraulic
dynamometers in their power class which carry a special
5000 hour/5 year warranty against cavitation damage of the
power elements.

Fully compatible with advanced, fast-response FADEC (Full


Authority Digital Electronic Control) engine control systems, the
Series 400 hydraulic dynamometers meet or exceed the test
specifications of all current high-speed turboshaft engines,
including the following: Allison/Garrett T800, General
Electric T58, T700, Rolls-Royce Gnome, Rolls-Royce/
Turbomeca RTM 322, Turbomeca Makila, Turmo.
SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN BENEFITS
Max. Max. Max. Dry
When operating at high rotational speed and high power Model Power Speed Torque Weight
density, conventional vaned rotor or perforated disc hydraulic
hp rpm lb-ft lbs
dynamometers are plagued by severe cavitation erosion, which,
in many instances, has led to the complete deterioration of the 404-012 700 60,000 80 275
power elements within only a few hundred operating hours. 404-016 1000 40,000 150 320
Equipped with smooth-disc power elements which absorb 404-020 1600 35,000 300 510
power by viscous shear rather than through highly turbulent 404-025 2500 30,000 600 800
vortex formation, the Kahn Series 400 hydraulic dynamometers
inherently discourage cavitation inception, thereby eliminating 405-025 3000 30,000 750 920
the need for frequent replacement of the power elements. 404-032 3800 24,000 1100 1100
Designed and built to meet the most demanding test 406-032 5500 24,000 1600 1750
requirements, the Kahn Series 400 dynamometers
offer a number of important design benefits:
POWER ABSORPTION MECHANISM

• Cavitation-free, smooth-disc power elements provide a The power output from the turbine is absorbed by viscous
service life in excess of 10,000 operating hours, saving shear generated in the boundary layers adjacent to the rotor
money and downtime. and stator surfaces. The resulting drag applies a moment to
• Inherently steep, open-loop torque-speed characteristic the dynamometer housing which is measured by a coaxial
assures stable steady-state operation. strain-gage torque reaction sensor mounted to the
dynamometer flange.
• Low moment of inertia and small working water volume
permit rapid transient response. Absorbed power varies with rotational speed and with the
• Inherently low minimum power absorption characteristic mass of water contained in the rotor chambers. With fully filled
permits performance of transient load bursts originating at rotor chambers, absorbed power increases and decreases with
near zero load. the cube of speed. The amount of water in the dynamometer is
modulated with the inlet and outlet control valves.
• Smooth-disc power elements absorb full power in both
directions of rotation.
CONSTRUCTION OPERATING RANGE

A four-stage smooth-disc rotor, machined from a solid,


high-strength stainless steel forging, is the key element of the
Kahn Series 400 hydraulic dynamometers. To reduce disc
stresses, the discs are configured with an approximate uniform
stress profile. The rotating assembly is dynamically balanced in
accordance with ANSI Standard S2.19-1999, Grade 2.5.

To assure smooth, vibration-free operation at high rotational


speeds, the rotor is supported by spring-preloaded aircraft type
ball bearings. Two methods of lubrication are offered for Series
400 hydraulic dynamometers:

• Oil-Jet Lubrication
• Oil-Mist Lubrication

Both options use synthetic aircraft engine oils with a viscosity


range of 3.0-5.0 cSt at 210°F(99°C), such as MIL-PRF-23699.

Oil-jet lubricated units are equipped with circumferential type


segmented carbon seals which provide positive sealing between
rotor chamber and shaft bearings under all operating conditions.
Labyrinth seals with buffer air ports are provided at the shaft
ends. This seal configuration permits starting the dynamometer
under load and performing a full emergency shutdown under
load down to zero speed.

Oil-mist lubricated units are equipped with non-contacting,


two-stage labyrinth seals. Minimum radial seal clearances are
achieved by using "soft" seal liners in the housing. Intermediate
water drain cavities with rotating flingers prevent any water
leaking through the inboard seals from entering the shaft
bearings.
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
The horizontally split housing design permits replacement of
the shaft bearings with minimum downtime and installation of the A continuous flow of water through the dynamometer is required
rotor assembly exactly as balanced. To assure long service life, to provide resistance to rotation and to remove the heat generated
all stationary materials inside the dynamometer are by the power absorption process. Based on a maximum water
manufactured from highly corrosion-resistant materials. outlet temperature of 140 F(60 C), the water flow requirements
are:

Specific Water Flow Rate 6.0 gal/hr hp (30 l/hr kW)


Water Supply Pressure 50 psig (3.5 bar)
Water Inlet Temperature 90°F (32°C)
Water Outlet Temperature 140°F (60°C)
Filtration 340 micron

Both oil-jet and oil-mist lubricated units require a continuous


supply of clean, dry compressed air for the operation of the oil-
mist system and the seals:

Air Flow Rate 20-40 scfm ( 34-68 m3/h)


Air Supply Pressure 100 psig (7.0 bar)
Air Dew Point -40°F (-40°C)
Filtration 5 micron

NOTE: The information included herein was correct at the time of publication and
supersedes all previous data. It is our policy to continually improve our products to
insure even better performance. Consequently, current Kahn products may
incorporate modifications not shown on these pages.

No.4932B Printed in the U.S.A.


Partially assembled Kahn Series 400 hydraulic dynamometer. This unit
is used for testing of heavy turboshaft engines.

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