What is the main difference in the test required for new turbines versus turbine upgrades?
The calibrated flow nozzles and extensive instrumentation is required for new turbines whereas for the turbine upgrade existing flow nozzles can be used. However, inspections will be required. A reduced number of calibrated instruments is also specified. Corrections can be used to assist in the evaluations since the reference is made to the pre-upgrade turbine. Improvements are sometimes measured in Btu/kwhr or Kj/kwhr.