GE Caledonian, Prestwick
This specialist testing facility sits adjacent to the run way of Prestwick International Airport within the Aero Engine Overhaul site of GE Caledonian. To accommodate the servicing and testing of larger Boeing Aircraft Genx engines, an existing operational test engine facility, was required to be refurbished and extended; led by a specialist aeronautical team from the United States.
Client: GE Caledonian
Architect: ASE Holdings
GE Caledonian, Prestwick
This specialist testing facility sits adjacent to the run way of Prestwick International Airport within the Aero Engine Overhaul site of GE Caledonian. To accommodate the servicing and testing of larger Boeing Aircraft Genx engines, an existing operational test engine facility, was required to be refurbished and extended; led by a specialist aeronautical team from the United States.
The existing facility is a heavily reinforced concrete structure, specifically shaped with large diameter inlets to suit the testing and management of air flow, for the engines which are suspended from the internal roof and tested to full capacity over 24 hours.
Large scale alterations and extensions to the custom-built concrete structure were required including re-trackable roof and cantilevered stair gantries. One of the main areas of the works, included the demolition of the existing outer wall of the structure to allow for the extension of a tall reinforced concrete exhaust structure which channelled the large dynamic forces imposed by the full engine when in operation, during the course of testing. The structure and foundations were designed for large impact forces in cases of failure during testing. Rigorous site inspections were necessary at all stages of construction.
The existing facility is a heavily reinforced concrete structure, specifically shaped with large diameter inlets to suit the testing and management of air flow, for the engines which are suspended from the internal roof and tested to full capacity over 24 hours.
Large scale alterations and extensions to the custom-built concrete structure were required including re-trackable roof and cantilevered stair gantries. One of the main areas of the works, included the demolition of the existing outer wall of the structure to allow for the extension of a tall reinforced concrete exhaust structure which channelled the large dynamic forces imposed by the full engine when in operation, during the course of testing. The structure and foundations were designed for large impact forces in cases of failure during testing. Rigorous site inspections were necessary at all stages of construction.
Client: GE Caledonian
Architect: ASE Holdings