Quebec SEAO #20131975

High-Speed Modular Test Bench for Carbon Seal System Evaluation – Design, Fabrication, and Commissioning

Université Concordia is seeking proposals for the design, fabrication, integration, and commissioning of a high-speed modular test bench for evaluating carbon sealing systems in turbomachinery applications. - Government Buyer: - Université Concordia, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, in collaboration with the Center for Advanced Sealing Technologies (CAST) - Products/Services Requested: - High-speed modular test bench capable of simulating up to 35,000 rpm, 500 °C, and 0–6 bar differential pressure - Precision instrumentation and real-time data acquisition system - Spare parts and replacement procedures for the test bench - Collaborative design, modular mechanical design, factory and site acceptance testing, training, and support services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fully instrumented platform for high-fidelity experimentation and traceable measurement - Modular design for future expansion and industrial collaborations - Support for practical training and advanced validation of materials and geometries - Delivery Location: - Montréal, Québec, at Université Concordia

Description

Université Concordia is soliciting bids for the design, fabrication, integration, and commissioning of a high-speed modular test bench to evaluate carbon sealing systems. The project involves creating a fully instrumented mechanical test platform capable of simulating operational conditions up to 35,000 rpm, 500 °C, and 0–6 bar differential pressure. The scope includes design collaboration, modular mechanical design for future expansion, instrumentation and data acquisition systems, factory and site acceptance testing, and training. This test bench will support advanced validation of materials and geometries in turbomachinery sealing systems.

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