Taurus Group 60 - Manual (Page 69)

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.
17.2.3 Compressor 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.
17.2.4 Acceptance 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
17.2.5 Additional Testing
As an option, additional testing can include an unloaded string test, factory emissions
testing, and field performance testing.
17.2.6 Source 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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