Description
Bellingham Technical College is seeking quotes for a complete production-level steam turbine power system trainer designed for instructional laboratory use. The system must include an ASME Section I certified power boiler, steam turbine, condenser, electric generator, and integrated instrumentation/control system mounted on a single mobile frame. The system must be production-level and not custom built. Key features of the system include adjustable loading, measurable AC power with rectified DC output, and an integrated digital data acquisition system capable of real-time display, recording, and export of boiler, turbine, fuel flow, rotational speed, voltage, and current data. The system must operate on 120V single-phase power, use liquid propane or equivalent fuel, and include an operator’s manual, safety documentation, instructional curriculum materials, and carry a minimum two (2) year manufacturer’s warranty.
• The system shall be shipped fully assembled and ready for operation.
• The boiler shall be National Board registered and equipped with an over-pressure relief valve, automatic low-water cutoff, and manual blowdown.
• The turbine-generator assembly shall allow adjustable loading and provide measurable AC power with rectified DC output.
• The system shall include an integrated digital data acquisition system capable of real-time display, recording, and export of boiler, turbine, fuel flow, rotational speed, voltage, and current data.
• The system shall operate on 120V single-phase power, use liquid propane or equivalent fuel, include an operator’s manual, safety documentation, instructional curriculum materials, and carry a minimum two (2) year manufacturer’s warranty.