Measurement techniques and instrumentation: We want to know

MTU's advanced test facilities are provided with real-time data acquisition systems and automated operating and control devices. By using purpose-made instrumentation in conjunction with advanced measuring techniques we make sure the development goals can be achieved rapidly and at affordable costs. The instrumentation department develops measuring techniques, designs and manufactures probes and sensors that are perfectly suited for a particular engine test or module (rig) test conditions.

The aviation industry's standards are stringent, and our world-class testing capabilities are sure to meet them. For example, we manufacture high-temperature probes and develop digital telemetry, clearance and vibration measurement solutions for use in engine environments.

Our services at a glance:

Measuring techniques / diagnostics

Planning, construction and approval of test facilities
Automatic test devices for the monitoring of safety-critical components
System solutions for test data acquisition and analysis, including visualization of process monitoring and diagnostics
Fully serviceable test facilities for aero engines and gas turbines
Planning, installation and maintenance of data acquisition and control systems
General support for measuring devices and multi-channel data acquisition systems for steady-state, transient and dynamic signals
Calibration of measuring systems and test facilities, including determination of the measuring uncertainty for all physical measurements
Provision of software for real-time monitoring and automation
Development and performance of special measurements, such as non-contact blade vibration and gap measurements, including analysis, on compressors and turbines
High-speed videography
Infrared thermography

Instrumentation

Design integration of sensors on stationary and rotating components for engines and demonstrators to determine the most important mechanical, aerodynamic and thermodynamic characteristics, also in the high-temperature range
Design of rakes, incl. stress analysis
Manufacture and repair of rakes
Calibration of rakes to international standards
Application of sensors, such as strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure and hot-film sensors
Complete assembly of instrumentation, including plug-and-socket connections
Development of advanced probes and sensors for new applications
Development and manufacture of telemetry systems