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Why is turbine testing needed when we have OPM systems (on line performance monitoring systems)?

April 26, 2017line monitoring needed OPM PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS Testing turbine

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Why is turbine testing needed when we have OPM systems (on line performance monitoring systems)?

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Accurate Turbine evaluations require ASME PTC 6.0 methods which are not typically provided as part of the OPM systems. Enthalpy drop tests using high accuracy methods can provide turbine information with the exception of the LP turbine (with moisture formation). Unfortunately the LP turbine can produce as much as 40+% of the total power produced.