Independent performance testing of power plants
When building or acquiring a power plant, independent performance testing is essential to verify contractual guarantees and ensure sustained profitability. CerTa Veritas delivers precise, unbiased testing aligned with international standards, providing confidence in key performance indicators such as thermal efficiency and power output.
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Why independent performance testing matters?
Large investments, high fuel costs and performance-based contracts require objective verification of performance. Independent third-party performance testing delivers clarity at key milestones, verifying whether guarantees are met without conflicts of interest.

What we test
- Thermal efficiency
- Electrical power output
- Performance of main power plant components
- Minimum and maximum load capacity
When to request a performance test
- Upon take-over of a new or existing plant
- 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
Our approach to performance testing
1. Test preparation
General preparations
Study relevant sections
of EPC contract and PPA
Review EPC PT procedures &
relevant supporting technical
documentation
Support owner in
correspondence
Additional technical
support
2. On-site support
Witness test preparations
activiteis & plant walkdown
Witness performance tests
Calculate preliminary test
results
Review preliminary EPC
results, comment and
validate results
Preparing preliminary
independent test report
3. Reporting, follow-up
Review final EPC PT reports,
provide comments &
guidance
Preparation final witnessing
reports
Provide technical support
to owner
Why CerTa Veritas for Power Plant Performance Testing Services?
- With over 40 years of experience, CerTa Veritas is globally recognised for independent third-party performance testing of your gas turbines, boilers, steam turbines or an entire thermal power plant. We bring:
- An extensive international track record
- Fully independent entity
- A fully independent entity with no affiliations to OEMs and EPCs
- Thermodynamic software (ThermoWare©) for reliable analysis
- Expert knowledge performance test standards
- Own high-accuracy measurement equipment