ASME PTC10-1997 / API 617
ASME PTC10-1997 / API 617
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Hi Guys,
My company will send me next week to witness the performance testing/mechanical running test of our new multistage centrifugal compressor (Charge Gas Compressor, Tertiary Refrigerant Compressor, Hydrogen/Methane Compressor) for our Ethylene Cracker Project. This is my first time to witness such critical equipments. As per project specification, performance testing will be ASME PTC10-1997 and mechanical running test will be API 617. Should you have any experience that i may maximize the witness test, please share...thanks in advance...
My company will send me next week to witness the performance testing/mechanical running test of our new multistage centrifugal compressor (Charge Gas Compressor, Tertiary Refrigerant Compressor, Hydrogen/Methane Compressor) for our Ethylene Cracker Project. This is my first time to witness such critical equipments. As per project specification, performance testing will be ASME PTC10-1997 and mechanical running test will be API 617. Should you have any experience that i may maximize the witness test, please share...thanks in advance...





RE: ASME PTC10-1997 / API 617
Overall, I would try and get someone with extensive experience to accompany you because there is a lot riding on getting this right given the cost involved in getting it wrong if it doesn't perform as it should on-site.
RE: ASME PTC10-1997 / API 617
RE: ASME PTC10-1997 / API 617
the OEM, typically, will collect the data and generate the data reduction for you and allow you to review the data while at the test facility. DO conduct an analysis yourself using actual operating data at test site to ensure the data reduction/analysis is correct (rarely this occurs, but you need to be sure).
be sure that the data reduction/actual performance of the compressor meets the contractual requirements, data sheets, etc.
it easy to do . . . that is what a pocket calculator is for . . .
good luck and have fun! work with your mentor!
-pmover
RE: ASME PTC10-1997 / API 617