STEAM TURBINE PERFORMANCE TESTING

Steam turbine performance services to measure the efficiency of steam turbines in power plants around the world. Steam turbines are an integral part of the equipment for power generation companies. Our team has experience in steam turbines for coal plants, combined cycles and cogeneration power plants. We are ready to support 24/7 around the world.

Our services comply with the applicable ASME PERFORMANCE TESTING CODES  for evaluating the performance of steam turbines. For example we follow the ASME PTC 6 for the steam turbine.

STEAM TURBINE PERFORMANCE TESTING

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

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Defining the scope of testing is the first step of a successful steam turbine performance evaluation.

Turbo Efficiency team will work with you to define the scope, technical & contractual requirements for evaluating the performance of your steam turbine(s).

We will work together to create a site specific test procedure that will provide a clear guide for:

Main steam turbine performance parameters to evaluate
Testing Instrumentation to Use
Methodology & Calculations
Evaluation of Performance Guarantees
Preparations for Testing & More

TYPES OF
PERFORMANCE TEST

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

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.

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

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TECHNOLOGIES
WE HAVE WORKED
WITH

Steam Turbine Performance Testing

By Application

By Fuel Type

WHAT IS YOUR STEAM TURBINE PERFORMANCE?

Turbo Efficiency can help you to evaluate your steam turbine performance for contractual reasons, to comply with the dispatch evaluation requests or for optimization purposes.

TYPICAL PARAMETERS TO EVALUATE

These are some of the typical parameters to evaluate in a steam turbine performance test. Additional parameters could be evaluated depending on the specific contractual or technical specifications.

OVERALL TURBINE PERFORMANCE

  • Steam  Turbine Power Output
  • Steam  Turbine Efficiency
  • Maximum, Partial and Minimum Load
  • Start-Up and Shutdown Costs
  • Far-Field and Near-Field Noise
  • Emissions

COMPONENT
PERFORMANCE

  • Turbine Section Efficiency (HP, IP, LP)
  • Re-heater Performance
  • Main Steam Pressure & Temperature Validation
  • Enthalpy Drop Test
  • Vacuum & Exhaust Pressure
  • Water and Steam Losses

AUXILIARY &
MISCELANOUS

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

STEAM TURBINE
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 steam turbine performance evaluation.

MAIN TESTING CODES TO EVALUATE THE
STEAM TURBINE PERFORMANCE

ASME PTC 6 -2004
Steam Turbine Performance Test Code

“This Code provides procedures for the accurate testing of steam turbines.  It is recommended for use in conducting acceptance test of steam turbines and any other situation in which performance levels must be determined with minimum uncertainty. This Code contains rules and procedures for the conduct and reporting of steam turbine testing, including mandatory requirements for pretest arrangements, instruments to be employed, their application and methods of measurement, testing techniques, and methods of calculation of test results. The performance parameters which may be determined from a Code test include: (a) heat rate, (b) generator output, (c) steam flow, (d) steam rate, (e) feedwater flow. ” Reference ASME Website

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

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