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Performance Engineering LLC specializes in power plant performance.  We are dedicated to providing our customers with cost effective solutions for performance and diagnostic testing of all major components to include steam, combustion, and hydro turbines, boilers, pumps, fans, to list a few.

We also perform Steam Path Audits (SPA's) that provide valuable information that can be used to determine the most cost effective repairs to be made during the overhaul process.

We are committed to helping our customers accurately determine the current efficiency of their generation assets and providing the answers necessary to improve that efficiency.  We cannot only save only save you money, but help you make more money by generating more kW with less fuel.

Performance Testing

We bring our own calibrated instrumentation, high speed data collection equipment, and precision power meters and install it them on your equipment for accurate and reliable results.

Hydro Testing

We use the "Dye Dilution Method" to obtain the flow through the Hydraulic Turbine and measure the kW output, draft and penstock pressures with our own calibrated instrumentation.

Dye Dilution Testing

"Dye Dilution Testing" can be used in virtually all large water flows to obtain highly accurate and repeatable flows for accurate pump performance calculations and in-situ calibration of your existing flow meters.

Steam Path Audits

"Steam Path Audits" (SPA's) provide valuable information regarding the actual condition of the turbine.  The report provides detailed, stage by stage analysis of the present condition and the cost to benefit ratios for repair and/or replacement of the seals, rotating and stationary blades, and end packings.  Our SPA's identify and quantify steam path degradation such as:  excess seal leakage, SPE, mechanical damage, deposits, surface roughness, FOD, etc.

Video Inspection

Fiberscope inspections can determine whether or not an overhaul is necessary, and when done regularly can be used to predict when an overhaul will be warranted and/or cost effective.  Fiberscope inspections can also be used to internally inspect pumps and heat exchangers. 

Training Classes

Our "Power Plant Performance Primer Training Course" is designed to increase the heat rate and efficiency awareness of your power plant personnel.  This is a one day class conducted at your site, that allows ease of scheduling and a minimum interruption of work flow.  It can be scheduled for multiple days to further minimize the need to pay overtime for your off-shift personnel.

 

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Last modified: December 18, 2008