Turbomachinery Package Specification

Taurus 60 Compressor Set and Mechanical Drive

 

 

•Power and heat rate measurements at partial and full load under ambient conditions

•Turbine and driven equipment temperature measurement

•Variable guide vane adjustment

•Malfunction and safety devices testing

Items excluded from standard package testing are inlet and exhaust systems, ancillary equipment such as filters, silencers, ducting, battery systems, oil coolers, ancillary skid, and any customer-furnished hardware.

17.2.3Compressor Testing (If Applicable)

Prior to assembly of the internal components, all compressor casings are subjected to hydrostatic testing per API 617. The gas compressor is then tested following a procedure similar to the gas turbine run-in test. For an aerodynamic test, the gas compressor is driven by a facility turbine or electric motor at the air equivalent of the design speed, and the head-versus capacity characteristics of the machine are determined. Surge points are determined at various speed points to validate the surge flow estimate for the entire operating range of speed. Extensive instrumentation validates mechanical and aerodynamic performance. The gas compressor dry gas system is tested statically by pressurizing with nitrogen.

17.2.4Acceptance Test Data

Acceptance test data are reviewed and approved by Test Engineering and the project manager prior to submittal to the customer. With this review and approval cycle, the test data are furnished approximately four weeks after completion of acceptance testing. The test data includes test result comparisons to Solar's acceptance test specifications using calculations, graphs, strip charts, and descriptions. Data are provided for each turbine compressor set and mechanical drive. The acceptance test data generally includes the following:

•Turbine fuel consumption rates – a comparison of measured fuel consumption versus specified fuel consumption that shows a correlation between fuel consumption, power output, and turbine gas temperature at full load.

•Operating values – a chart that includes the following operating parameters at each step load from no load to full load (full load data only available from engine test on facility skid.):

−Lubricating oil pressure, temperature and flow

−Package temperatures

−Engine compressor discharge pressure

−Package vibration levels

17.2.5Additional Testing

As an option, additional testing can include an unloaded string test, factory emissions testing, and field performance testing.

17.2.6Source Inspection

As an option, Solar can conduct a final product inspection at the supplier facility for the following contract-specific items:

•Inlet system filter

•Inlet system silencer

•Exhaust system silencer

•Lube oil cooler

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