Steam Propulsion Test Facility
West Bethesda, MD
The Steam Propulsion Test Facility was developed to be an integrated, cost effective alternative to shipboard testing. Systems evaluated at this facility include surface ship and submarine main propulsion, auxiliary equipment, generator sets and main boilers. The system is capable of supplying one million pounds/hour of superheated or saturated steam to major turbine or component test sites. This facility also has the capability to supply feedwater at 1500 psi, cooling water capability of 180,000 gpm flow and 500,000 hp heat rejection.
Location
West Bethesda, Maryland
From this record's listed location
Laboratory
- NAVSEA Carderock
Category
- Propulsion
Provenance
- Original
- https://dodtechmatch.com/dod/lab/viewfacility.aspx?id=70300
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