Atec's Phoenix Series(TM) Test Facilities
Stafford, TX-February 2007 Atec, Inc., a Texas-based provider of test systems and
equipment for turbine engines, announced the award from Rolls-Royce of two Phoenix Series(TM)
250 Modular Test Facilities. The test cells will be supplied turnkey to the Rolls-Royce engine
center in Indianapolis, Indiana, to test all versions of the Model 250 engine.
"This is an exciting time for us. We have the opportunity to supply a turboshaft test cell for one of
the world's leading engine manufacturers. Plus, we get to launch a new product line - Atec's
Phoenix Series(TM) Test Facilities. We've recently kicked-off the project with a planning meeting at
Rolls-Royce's Indianapolis facility, and we were very pleased with the discussions," said Paul
Fenley, Vice President of Atec.
This project marks the launch of Atec's Phoenix Series(TM) Modular Test Facilities, a containerized
test cell enclosure fully equipped with all engine support systems - load absorption, fuel, air, oil,
fire suppression and Atec's ADAQ(TM) data acquisition and PLC control systems. While both water
and air-brake load options are offered, Atec has developed an innovative dynamometer system
using an electric regenerative dynamometer. This dynamometer is a cleaner alternative than
traditional systems, and it offers full range power absorption without the need of a gearbox, in most
applications. The Phoenix Series(TM) Modular Test Facility offers the ideal solution for turboshaft
and low thrust turbofan engine test requirements providing all the functionality of a traditional
engine test cell with the benefits of mobility.
Rolls-Royce is a leading power-systems company in civil and defense aerospace, marine and
energy markets. They have one of the broadest turboshaft engine families available in the world,
with a power range stretching from 420 shaft horsepower to more than 6,000shp. The Rolls-Royce
Model 250 family of light turboshaft and turboprop engines has recently logged its 170 millionth
flight hour, and continues to secure new applications.
Atec, Inc., is a 50-year-old engineering and manufacturing services company that specializes in
turnkey system solutions for aerospace and energy clients worldwide. Atec is a recognized leader
in military and commercial engine test facility upgrades and modifications for all engine types:
turboshaft, turboprop and turbofan.
Contact Information
Sharon Bowen, Marketing Coordinator
Atec, Inc.
12600 Executive Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
281-276-2612
www.atec.com
