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Case Study: Steam Turbine Modernization – Successful Brownfield Exchange of a 55-Year-Old Steam Turbine-Generator at GRU’s JR Kelly Unit 8 CCPP

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Lonnie Little, Chuck Heidt, Mary Ann Rapp Bunn
Proc. ASME. POWER2022, ASME 2022 Power Conference, V001T09A001, July 18–19, 2022
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2022-85284
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2022-85284
View Paper titled, Case Study: Steam Turbine Modernization – Successful Brownfield Exchange of a 55-Year-Old Steam Turbine-Generator at GRU’s JR Kelly Unit 8 CCPP
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations, Steam, Steam turbines, Turbogenerators, Turbines, Condensers (steam plant), Cooling, Cost benefit analysis, Demolition, Economics
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Add-On Performance Tests Based Upon PTC 46

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Olivier Le Galudec
Proc. ASME. POWER2015, ASME 2015 Power Conference, V001T05A009, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2015-49856
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2015-49856
View Paper titled, Add-On Performance Tests Based Upon PTC 46
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Topics: Testing performance, Combined cycle power stations, Gas turbines, Heat recovery steam generators
Proceedings Papers

Data Analysis for Tracking and Optimizing Boiler Performance

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Kushi Sellahennedige, Jason Lee
Proc. ASME. POWER2015, ASME 2015 Power Conference, V001T10A004, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2015-49813
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2015-49813
View Paper titled, Data Analysis for Tracking and Optimizing Boiler Performance
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Topics: Boilers, Data collection, ASME Standards, Engineers, Sensitivity analysis, Storage, Testing performance
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Integrating the ASME Performance Test Code 19.1 Approach of Calculating Measurement Uncertainty With the Regression Based Test Methods for Reporting Photovoltaic System Performance

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Cecil Lawrence
Proc. ASME. POWER2015, ASME 2015 Power Conference, V001T05A006, June 28–July 2, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2015-49521
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2015-49521
View Paper titled, Integrating the ASME Performance Test Code 19.1 Approach of Calculating Measurement Uncertainty With the Regression Based Test Methods for Reporting Photovoltaic System Performance
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Topics: Measurement uncertainty, Performance test codes, Photovoltaic power systems, Testing performance, Power stations, Testing, Instrumentation, Public utilities, Regression analysis, Risk
Proceedings Papers

Testing the Limits of PTC 46

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Olivier Le Galudec
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition, V002T13A009, July 28–31, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2014-32299
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32299
View Paper titled, Testing the Limits of PTC 46
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Topics: Testing, Testing performance
Proceedings Papers

Model Based Performance Correction Methodology — A Case Study

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Koldo Zuniga, Thomas P. Schmitt, Herve Clement, Joao Balaco
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition, V002T13A005, July 28–31, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2014-32184
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32184
View Paper titled, Model Based Performance Correction Methodology — A Case Study
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Topics: Control systems, Cycles, Gas turbines, Heat, Performance characterization, Performance evaluation, Stress, Testing performance, Transparency
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Quantifying Correction Curve Uncertainty Through Empirical Methods

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Christopher R. Bañares, Thomas P. Schmitt, Evan E. Daigle, Thomas P. Winterberger
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition, V002T13A006, July 28–31, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2014-32187
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32187
View Paper titled, Quantifying Correction Curve Uncertainty Through Empirical Methods
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Topics: Uncertainty, Boundary-value problems, Errors, Measurement uncertainty, Power stations, Testing, Testing performance, Uncertainty analysis
Proceedings Papers

Introducing ASME PTC 48

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Olivier Le Galudec, James Oszewski, John Preston, David Thimsen
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition, V002T13A001, July 28–31, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2014-32067
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32067
View Paper titled, Introducing ASME PTC 48
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Topics: Boilers, Carbon capture and storage, Carbon dioxide, Combined cycles, Combustion, Construction, Emissions, Energy generation, Fossil fuels, Fuels
Proceedings Papers

Performance Testing of Hybrid Wet-Dry Cooling Systems: Insights From Numerical Modeling

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R. W. Card
Proc. ASME. POWER2014, Volume 2: Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes; Student Paper Competition, V002T13A007, July 28–31, 2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2014-32189
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2014-32189
View Paper titled, Performance Testing of Hybrid Wet-Dry Cooling Systems: Insights From Numerical Modeling
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Topics: Computer simulation, Cooling systems, Testing performance, Design, Power stations, Condensers (steam plant), Exhaust systems, Performance test codes, Steam, Turbines
Proceedings Papers

Study on Numerical Simulation and Performance Test of Tubular Pumping System

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Yan Jin, Chao Liu, Li Cheng
Proc. ASME. POWER2013, Volume 2: Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM); Plant Systems, Structures, Components and Materials Issues; Simple and Combined Cycles; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar and Geothermal); Energy Water Nexus; Thermal Hydraulics and CFD; Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing and Construction; Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, V002T13A007, July 29–August 1, 2013
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2013-98278
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2013-98278
View Paper titled, Study on Numerical Simulation and Performance Test of Tubular Pumping System
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Topics: Computer simulation, Testing performance, Design, Flow (Dynamics), Navier-Stokes equations, Optimization, Reliability, Simulation results, Turbulence
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High-Temperture Structural Analysis on a Small-Scale PHE Prototype Considering Mechanical Properties in the Heat-Affected Zone and in the Weld Zone

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Kee-Nam Song, Sung-Deok Hong, Hong-Yoon Park
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 2: Plant Systems, Structures, and Components; Safety and Security; Next Generation Systems; Heat Exchangers and Cooling Systems, 577-581, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54184
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54184
View Paper titled, High-Temperture Structural Analysis on a Small-Scale PHE Prototype Considering Mechanical Properties in the Heat-Affected Zone and in the Weld Zone
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Heat, Mechanical properties, Structural analysis, High temperature, Very high temperature reactors, Chemical reactions, Heat exchangers, Hydrogen, Materials properties
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How the Use of Limited Plant Data Can Support Limited Improvements in Combined Cycle Operation

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James M. Perez, Tina L. Toburen
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 5: Fusion Engineering; Student Paper Competition; Design Basis and Beyond Design Basis Events; Simple and Combined Cycles, 833-838, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54711
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54711
View Paper titled, How the Use of Limited Plant Data Can Support Limited Improvements in Combined Cycle Operation
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Topics: Combined cycles, Design, Decision making, Gas turbines, Heat, Optimization, Public utilities, Stress, Testing performance
Proceedings Papers

Air Ingestion and Transport Testing in a Rotating Drum Raw Water Strainer

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Ludwig C. Haber, James Smith
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 1: Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Modifications, Life Cycle, and Balance of Plant; Component Reliability and Materials Issues; Steam Generator Technology Applications and Innovations; Advanced Reactors and Near-Term Deployment; Reactor Physics, Neutronics, and Transport Theory; Nuclear Education, Human Resources, and Public Acceptance, 263-268, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-55231
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-55231
View Paper titled, Air Ingestion and Transport Testing in a Rotating Drum Raw Water Strainer
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Topics: Testing, Water, Bubbles, Cooling, Flow (Dynamics), Lakes, Packing (Shipments), Packings (Cushioning), Suction, Filters
Proceedings Papers

Combined Cycle Phased Testing Philosophy: Revisited

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Jagadish Nanjappa, Mike Gross
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 4: Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues; Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Controls; Fuels and Combustion, Materials Handling, Emissions; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal); Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, 849-859, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54551
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54551
View Paper titled, Combined Cycle Phased Testing Philosophy: Revisited
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Topics: Combined cycles, Testing, Gas turbines, Combined cycle power stations, Cycles, Construction, Exhaust systems, Heat, Steam, Temperature
Proceedings Papers

Practical Considerations for Power Plant Thermal Performance Test Accuracy

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Evan E. Daigle, Christopher R. Bañares, Thomas P. Schmitt
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 4: Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues; Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Controls; Fuels and Combustion, Materials Handling, Emissions; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal); Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, 861-865, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-54609
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-54609
View Paper titled, Practical Considerations for Power Plant Thermal Performance Test Accuracy
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Topics: Power stations, Testing performance, Uncertainty, Design, Measurement uncertainty, Boundary-value problems, Engineering standards, Risk, Sensors
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Total Solar Field Direct Normal Insolation Measurement Method Under Investigation for ASME PTC 52

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Keith Kirkpatrick, Dave W. Price, Dudley Benton, Wayne D. Ferguson
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 4: Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues; Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Controls; Fuels and Combustion, Materials Handling, Emissions; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal); Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, 873-878, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-55039
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-55039
View Paper titled, Total Solar Field Direct Normal Insolation Measurement Method Under Investigation for ASME PTC 52
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Topics: Solar energy, Testing performance, Errors, Performance test codes, Photography, Solar power, Testing, Computer software, Dust, Energy generation
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Performance Testing of a Multi-Stage Centrifugal Compressor With Sidestream Extraction

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A. I. C. Hunter, R. G. Nyquist, M. F. Andrews, J. Smith, H. Boice
Proc. ASME. ICONE20-POWER2012, Volume 4: Codes, Standards, Licensing, and Regulatory Issues; Fuel Cycle, Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Coupled Codes; Instrumentation and Controls; Fuels and Combustion, Materials Handling, Emissions; Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar, Geothermal); Performance Testing and Performance Test Codes, 879-884, July 30–August 3, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ICONE20-POWER2012-55102
https://doi.org/10.1115/ICONE20-POWER2012-55102
View Paper titled, Performance Testing of a Multi-Stage Centrifugal Compressor With Sidestream Extraction
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Topics: Compressors, Testing performance, Energy generation, Instrumentation, Performance test codes, Separation (Technology), Soot, Testing
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Integration, Commissioning and Operation of Solar Steam Generator 4 at Kimberlina

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Andrew F. Morton, Dan Keneipp, Antoine Altasserre
Proc. ASME. POWER2011, ASME 2011 Power Conference, Volume 2, 47-54, July 12–14, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2011-55193
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2011-55193
View Paper titled, Integration, Commissioning and Operation of Solar Steam Generator 4 at Kimberlina
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Topics: Boilers, Solar energy, Steam, Superheating, Boiler tubes, Construction, Predictive control, Testing, Thermal systems, Condensers (steam plant)
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A Study of Coal-Fired Steam Generator Efficiencies

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Hugh Jin
Proc. ASME. POWER2011, ASME 2011 Power Conference, Volume 2, 669-676, July 12–14, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2011-55137
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2011-55137
View Paper titled, A Study of Coal-Fired Steam Generator Efficiencies
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Topics: Boilers, Coal, Uncertainty, Convection, Flow (Dynamics), Fuels, Radiation (Physics), Testing, Energy consumption, Fuel efficiency
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Fixed Duct Burner Heat Input Approach for Combined Cycle Power Plant ASME PTC 46 Performance Testing

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Thomas K. Kirkpatrick, Bernard J. Pastorik, Wesley M. Newland
Proc. ASME. POWER2011, ASME 2011 Power Conference, Volume 2, 687-692, July 12–14, 2011
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: POWER2011-55149
https://doi.org/10.1115/POWER2011-55149
View Paper titled, Fixed Duct Burner Heat Input Approach for Combined Cycle Power Plant ASME PTC 46 Performance Testing
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Topics: Combined cycle power stations, Ducts, Heat, Testing performance, Firing, Testing, Combined cycles, Combustion, Energy industry, Exhaust systems