We carry out diagnostics and turbine efficiency testing in both large and small generating stations. With our help, you can

• Minimize generation outages and premature equipment failure.
• Optimize generating station performance.
• Improve facility maintenance planning.
• Obtain accurate data on performance optimization and turbine flow.
• Ensure that turbine purchase specifications are met.
• Show that rehabilitation projects are cost-effective by determining real improvements in energy yield.

Quality assurance

• Five methods possible for testing turbine efficiency.
• Methods applied in full compliance with international standards.
• Results are checked carefully, achieving a high level of accuracy and reliability.
• Turbine efficiency is measured to an accuracy of 99.3 – 99.7%, outperforming accepted standards.
• Seasoned specialists

• Acceptance testing
• Performance testing
• Behavior testing
• Speed governor and voltage tests
• Field testing and measurements
• Vibrational and modal analyses
• Acoustic intensity measurements
• Model parameterization and tuning
• Balancing of rotating machines
• Diagnostics and recommendations

• Mobile test units: our computerized workstations can be adapted to on-site requirements for fast response both in Canada and abroad.
• Four test labs.
• High-tech digital equipment worth $8 million.
• Over 3,000 instruments designed to measure, calibrate, acquire and process test data.
• Processing centre for data analysis and archiving.