ASME PTC4.4 : 2008 : R2013

Notice
Foreword
Committee Roster
Correspondence With the PTC Committee
Section 1 - Object and Scope
1-1 Object
1-2 Scope
1-3 Test Uncertainty
Section 2 - Definitions of Terms, Symbols, and Conversion
            Factors
2-1 Definitions of Terms
2-2 Symbols
2-3 Conversion Factors
2-4 Descriptive Figures
Section 3 - Guiding Principles
3-1 Introduction
3-2 Planning for the Test
3-3 Prior Agreements
3-4 Test Preparations
3-5 Conducting the Test
3-6 Calculation, Analysis, and Reporting of Results
Section 4 - Instruments and Methods of Measurement
4-1 Introduction
4-2 General
4-3 Temperature Measurement
4-4 Pressure Measurement
4-5 Flow Measurement
4-6 Liquid and Gaseous Fuel Sampling
4-7 Power Measurement
4-8 Data Collection and Handling
Section 5 - Calculations
5-1 Introduction
5-2 Intermediate Calculations
5-3 Gas Flow by HRSG Energy Balance
5-4 Gas Flow by Gas Turbine Energy Balance
5-5 Weighted Capacity
5-6 Correction of Test Conditions to Guarantee
Section 6 - Report of Results
6-1 General
6-2 Section 1: Executive Summary
6-3 Section 2: Introduction
6-4 Section 3: Test Data
6-5 Section 4: Data Reduction, Corrections, and Results
6-6 Section 5: Appendices
Section 7 - Uncertainty Analysis
7-1 Introduction
7-2 Uncertainty Calculation
7-3 Guidance for Determining Systematic Changes
Mandatory Appendix
I - Exhaust Flow by Gas Turbine Energy Balance
Nonmandatory Appendices
A - Sample HRSG Heat Balance Calculations
B - Sample Gas Turbine Heat Balance Calculations
C - Uncertainty Sample Calculation
D - Fuel Sensible Heat
E - Gas Enthalpy Equation Derivation
F - HRSG Heat Loss
G - Bypass Damper Leakage
H - Uncertainty Worksheet Form

Describes procedures for conducting performance tests of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) used to recover gas turbine exhaust energy.