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Bristol Siddeley Proteus Industrial gas turbine based on an aircraft turboprop unit producing 4250 S... more
Industrial gas turbine based on an aircraft turboprop unit producing 4250 SHP.
1959-03-12 Bristol Siddeley Engines Ltd On Display Engine IF:2003:002
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Commissioning Engine set up and checked over. Damage to combustion chamber outer on start... more
Engine set up and checked over. Damage to combustion chamber outer on starter side checked, outer not touching the main combustion chamber so fit for use. Engine turned over a number of times to check oil pressure and to listen for any potential problems. Starter fuel pump replaced, sheared pump drive pin.
2009-07-15
Commissioning First run. Several fuel hoses replaced and high speed/high pressure shut of... more
First run. Several fuel hoses replaced and high speed/high pressure shut off valve fitted (ex Filton). Engine run up to 5000 rpm with no mechanical issues. Compressor tachometer faulty.
2009-08-29
Remote operation Replica remote control system produced using DTMF relay board. Dialled up s... more
Replica remote control system produced using DTMF relay board. Dialled up successfully from Western Power at Plymouth as part of the 50th birthday celebration on the 11th of December 2009
2009-12-12
HP Fuel Cock Failure Failed to start on monthly test, HP fuel cock motor has damage to one brush... more
Failed to start on monthly test, HP fuel cock motor has damage to one brush holder, possibly repairable. Replaced with a spare unit from stores.
2010-05-23
HP Starter Pump Failure Intermittent start failures finally traced to the starter fuel pump. Replac... more
Intermittent start failures finally traced to the starter fuel pump. Replaced with a spare found at Filton when removing the alternator.
2009-10-13
Failure To Start Fuel priming pump failure on monthly start day. Replaced pump and ran ok. P... more
Fuel priming pump failure on monthly start day. Replaced pump and ran ok. Pump stripped for inspection, broken brush connection.
2010-09-05
Failure to start Dirty contacts on priming pump contactor in main control cabinet. 2019-04-21