Current trends in usage patterns of gas turbines in combined cycle applications indicate a substantial proportion of part load operation. Commensurate with the change in operating profile, there has been an increase in the propensity for part load performance guarantees. When a project is structured such that gas turbines are procured as equipment-only from the manufacturer, there is occasionally a gas turbine part load performance guarantee that coincides with the net plant combined cycle part load performance guarantee. There are several methods by which to accomplish part load gas turbine performance testing. One of the more common methods is to operate the gas turbine at the specified load value and construct correction curves at constant load. Another common method is to operate the gas turbine at a specified load percentage and construct correction curves at constant percent load. A third method is to operate the gas turbine at a selected load level that corresponds to a predetermined compressor inlet guide vane (IGV) angle. The IGV angle for this third method is the IGV angle that is needed to achieve the guaranteed load at the guaranteed boundary conditions. The third method requires correction curves constructed at constant IGV, just like base load correction curves. Each method of test and correction embodies a particular set of advantages and disadvantages. The results of an exploration into the advantages and disadvantages of the various performance testing and correction methods for part load performance testing of gas turbines are presented. Particular attention is given to estimates of the relative uncertainty for each method.
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ASME 2008 Power Conference
July 22–24, 2008
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
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- Power Division
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Gas Turbine Part Load Performance Testing: Comparison of Test Methodologies
Thomas P. Schmitt,
Thomas P. Schmitt
GE Infrastructure, St. Johnsbury, VT
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Herve Clement
Herve Clement
GE Infrastructure, Belfort, France
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Thomas P. Schmitt
GE Infrastructure, St. Johnsbury, VT
Herve Clement
GE Infrastructure, Belfort, France
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POWER2008-60036, pp. 473-480; 8 pages
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July 8, 2009
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Schmitt, TP, & Clement, H. "Gas Turbine Part Load Performance Testing: Comparison of Test Methodologies." Proceedings of the ASME 2008 Power Conference. ASME 2008 Power Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. July 22–24, 2008. pp. 473-480. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2008-60036
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