A multistage compressor test facility, fully instrumented with a dedicated data acquisition and processing system, has been developed to conduct experimental research work at the University of Ferrara. This paper provides a systematic description of the uncertainty analysis procedures required for compressor testing, including preliminary performance test results, in addition to a brief description of the test facility and its capabilities.

Issue Section:
Gas Turbines: Oil and Gas Applications
Keywords:
compressors, test facilities, data acquisition, gas turbines
Topics:
Compressors, Test facilities, Uncertainty, Uncertainty analysis, Pressure, Errors, Temperature, Pressure measurement
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