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What is performance testing for power plants?
TÜV SÜD carries out a performance test after the construction or retrofit of a power plant. The test verifies that the plant can achieve its guaranteed parameters and function as intended.
Why performance testing for power plants is important
Power plant performance testing can help maximise plant efficiency, reduce power plant emissions, and minimise operating costs. It does this by identifying where the plant can improve efficiency and capacity and making recommendations for recovery and performance improvement.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with performance testing for power plants
We offer independent execution and third-party supervision of performance testing for all types of power plants (coal fired, oil fired, gas fired, waste to energy, biomass to energy, solar, wind, hydro).
A power plant performance test from TÜV SÜD covers many components such as gas and steam turbines, boilers, condensers, cooling towers and gas compressors.
Our experts credibly review guaranteed conditions, assess non-conformities and serve as expert witnesses for technical mediation and moderation.
You will have more confidence in your plant’s performance through reproducible, rapid results on plant efficiency, power output, consumption figures and performance of major components.
What our performance testing for power plants service includes
Execution and evaluation of acceptance and performance tests
TÜV SÜD develops and reviews test procedures and programmes to verify contractual guarantees. We also perform acceptance tests and measurements in compliance with international codes and standards.
Our experts perform computation and evaluation of performance test measurements.
Our reports on test measurements include statements concerning the fulfilment of guarantees.
We also offer measurements and evaluation of condition after retrofitting, as well as periodic measurements and performance monitoring of the entire power plant.
Witnessing of tests
Our experts provide witnessing and third-party supervision of acceptance and performance tests, and for power purchase agreements (PPA).
Calibration service
We carry out calibration of high-precision measuring devices in our accredited Laboratory for pressure and temperature. Our experts can also carry out on-site calibration of operational measuring devices.
Power plant emissions / vibrations / noise testing
TÜV SÜD offers power plant emissions measurements and monitoring, fuel analysis, and noise and vibration measurements.
