Establish a useful performance baseline
Techsol supports performance testing for thermal generating units and selected plant systems. A test program is defined around the question to be answered, such as establishing a baseline, investigating a performance change or assessing an agreed guarantee requirement.
Define the test
- Agree boundaries, operating conditions and the performance quantities to assess.
- Review available measurements, instrument requirements and data quality.
- Develop the procedure, calculations and acceptance basis for the assignment.
Measure and evaluate
- Coordinate field data collection and test observations.
- Review test validity and the treatment of applicable corrections.
- Evaluate output, heat rate, auxiliary power or system performance as scoped.
Translate results into action
- Explain the findings and the limitations of the available evidence.
- Identify operating, maintenance or investigation priorities.
- Provide the agreed test report and supporting calculations.
Scope and deliverables
The selected test code, correction method and uncertainty treatment are confirmed before execution. A performance test does not by itself establish the cause of every loss; additional investigation may be needed.