Power Plant Performance Measurements

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Accurate performance measurements are essential to assess efficiencies, verification of guarantees and optimisation of operations. CerTa Veritas provides high-accuracy, easy-to-deploy measurement solutions tailored for performance testing of your gas turbines, boilers, steam turbines or an entire power plant, powered by a modern digital system and over 40 years of field experience.

Let’s discuss your measurement goals

Curious about your power plant's performance or need to verify a performance guarantee? Get in touch for a tailored consult or performance measurement plan.

Reach out today via:
 info@certaveritas.com
+31 (0) 85 744 4066

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you uncover new opportunities for efficiency and insight.

Why performance measurement matters

Efficiency losses, increased fuel consumption or performance guarantee disputes all require objective data. Accurate measurement of heat rate, mass and energy balances and other performance parameters, enables plant owners to identify improvement opportunities and reduce operational costs.

Digital measurement system: reliable, fast and field-ready

CerTa Veritas utilizes a state-of-the-art, bus-based instrumentation system built on Foundation Fieldbus and OPC technologies. Easy-to-deploy with a short setup time and reliable measured data.

Key advantages of our system

Lightweight and compact design
Fast installation and dismantling
Real-time data validation
Self-diagnostics with early warnings
Certified for ATEX zones
ISO and ASME-PTC test code compliant

Frequency Response testing by CerTa Veritas

How we test a steam trap?

1. Test preparation

General preparations

Study relevant sections of EPC contract and PPA

Review OEM/EPC PT procedures & relevant supporting technical documentation

And/or preparation of independent PT procedure

Selection of test instruments for relevant primary test parameters

Transportation of test equipment

2. On-site support

Pre-test site visit

Installation of temporary test instrumentation and data acquisition system

General test preparations & plant walkdown

Execute performance tests

Calculate preliminary test results

Preparing preliminary independent test report

3. Reporting, follow-up

Preparation final performance test report

Provide technical support to Owner / Stake holders

ThermoWare©: from measurements to insights

Our in-house software, ThermoWare©, manages configuration, data logging, and analysis.
It enables real-time calculation of:
Mass and energy flows
Thermal efficiency and power output
Custom performance parameters tailored to the power plant layout

When to request performance measurement

Upon take-over of a new or existing plant, or main components
In case of performance guarantee disputes
In connection with upgrades or overhauls
As a baseline for long-term performance monitoring or optimisation
In support of investment or refinancing decisions
Verification of plant measurements