COMBUSTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE TESTING

Performance evaluation services to measure the efficiency of combustion engines in power plants around the world. The flexibility of combustion engines and the fast start times makes them an ideal complement to any power generation company looking to diversify their power generation assets. Turbo Efficiency has experience testing all types of combustion engines from different OEMs and technologies.

Our services comply with the ASME PERFORMANCE TESTING CODES applicable for evaluating the performance of steam turbines.

ASME PTC 17

TESTING PURPOSE

Defining the scope of testing is the first step of a successful combustion engine performance evaluation.

Turbo Efficiency team will work with you to define the technical scope & contractual requirements to evaluate the performance of your combustion engine(s).

TYPES OF
PERFORMANCE TEST

Regardless the purpose of your performance evaluation, we can help you to conduct an impartial and accurate test.

Contractual Performance Evaluation

Measure the performance of your plant and validate the power contractual performance guarantees. Conduct the evaluation based on the technical and contractual specifications of the project.

Periodic Performance Evaluation

Periodically measure your plant performance and compare it to the LTSA performance guarantees or the periodic evaluations requested by the grid operator (dispatch)

Power Plant Performance Optimization

Find how to improve your power plant efficiency and output.

TECHNOLOGIES WE HAVE WORKED WITH

Combustion Engine Performance Testing

By Application

Power Generation

Mechanical Drive

By Combustion Technology

4-Times Cycle

2-Times Cycle

By Fuel Type

Gaseous Fuels

Liquid Fuels

TYPICAL
PARAMETERS TO EVALUATE

Many other parameters can be of interest depending on the purpose of your combustion engine performance evaluation; these are the most common.

OVERALL PLANT PERFORMANCE

Power Plant Output
Power Plant Heat Rate
Plant Power Efficiency
Specific Heat Consumption
Start-Up and Shutdown Costs
Far-Field and Near-Field Noise
Emissions

COMPONENT PERFORMANCE

Combustion Engine Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC)
Fuel Conditioning Performance
Water Consumption
Start-Up or Shut Down Costs for Warm, Hot and Cold Conditions

AUXILIARY &
MISCELANOUS

Auxiliary Electrical Consumption
Non-Continuous Auxiliaries
Generator and Transformer Losses
Steam Extractions

COMBUSTION ENGINE
PERFORMANCE TESTING CODES

The power plant performance testing codes from standardization entities such as ASME, ISO and others; guide you to conduct an accurate and repeatable combustion engine performance evaluation.

LIST OF THE MAIN CODES FOR
COMBUSTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE TESTING

ASME PTC 17
Combustion Engine Performance Test Code

“ASME PTC 17 Code provides rules for testing, and for the computation and tabulation of the results of tests for all types of reciprocating internal combustion engines, in order to determine power and fuel consumption.

The objects of testing under this Code is the determination of: (a) Net power output; and (b) Rate of fuel consumption and/or energy input. Application of this Code is limited to engine assemblies as defined by Code Engine Assembly: In the absence of specified stipulations the engine assembly to be tested shall consist of the engine complete with essential apparatus for self sustained continuous operation.

Generally these consist of the equipment required for: fuel introduction, air induction, (i.e. scavenging or supercharging), ignition, lubrication, and primary engine and charge air cooling.” Reference ASME Website

This code provides the general guidelines to conduct an impartial and accurate combustion engine performance test. In addition, for the particular application of this code to this plant it is important to develop a site-specific combustion engine performance test procedure.