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Steam turbine performance testing

Thread starter ghoshtathagata2000
Start date Jan 3, 2014

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Jan 3, 2014

ghoshtathagata2000

Industrial

Hi,

On referring to API611 for turbine testing it is noted that 'performance test' is usually not performed. However Client's specification is asking for shop performance testing is required.

Could anybody advice why usually performance testing is usually not done?

Thanks