Whittle Laboratory NCPP Rotating Rig

This case study follows the new NCPP rotating rig, a multi-purpose, high-speed rig, capable of rapidly testing single gas turbine engine stages.

This study includes:

  • Novel Rig Design
  • High-Pressure, High-Temperature
  • Rapid Multi-Purpose Testing

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