MANUFACTURER OF SPECIALIST EXHAUSTS FOR DIESEL ENGINES USES ACI’S PURPOSE BUILT TEST FACILITIES

Because much of the company’s output is custom engineered, performance frequently has to be verified. In order to fulfil these ‘proof’ test requirements, the company contracts air handling specialist Air Control Industries to perform the appropriate tests.

ACI’s test facility, which complies with BS848, is specially engineered for measuring losses in airflow systems, be they at the feed or exit points of inline devices or at the end of ducting systems. It is ideal for configurations where air/gas flow lines incorporate elbows, filters or dampers. Test can be performed on ducting/pipework up to diameters of 35cm and to date, tests have been performed on systems with working pressures of up 2,500 mm.wg and flow rates of 7,000 m3/hr.

“The excellent test facilities at ACI have enabled us to carry out important tests and collect valuable data,” said Hugh Neep, General Manager for Western Tydens. “With new engines coming on stream, it is necessary to know, and show test data to our customers about how our exhaust systems perform under different gas flow rates. The ACI test facility enables us to show measured results and we intend to continue this service.”

The test facility was initially created to test ACI’s own fans and blowers but is now proving to be a valuable additional service that can be offered to potential users from different areas of industry.