SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a key player in India’s defence and heavy engineering sectors, is taking significant steps towards indigenizing high-performance engines with its DATRAN 1500HP project. The company has announced plans to send the third prototype of the DATRAN 1500HP engine to the UK for an extensive calibration and testing phase, marking a pivotal moment in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The DATRAN 1500HP engine, currently under development, is set to undergo a rigorous process in the UK. It will see the engine fine-tuned for optimal performance, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements of military applications. Calibration in the UK leverages the advanced facilities and expertise available there for such specialized tasks.
Post Following calibration, the engine will be subjected to a series of endurance tests at 400 hours, 600 hours, and finally 1500 hours. These tests are crucial to assess the robustness of the design, checking for any potential failure points under prolonged operational conditions.
This testing phase is not just about ensuring the engine’s durability but also about validating its performance in diverse and extreme conditions that might not be fully replicable in India’s testing environments.
Upon successful calibration and durability testing, BEML plans to move towards bulk manufacturing of the DATRAN 1500HP engine. This transition would signify a major leap forward, not only for BEML but for India’s defence sector at large, providing a local source for engines that are critical for tanks, combat vehicles, and potentially naval applications.
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