Q: How is performance monitoring different from condition monitoring?A: Condition monitoring typically refers to the physical health of the equipment (e.g., vibration monitoring) whereas performance monitoring looks at the thermodynamic health of the equipment (e.g., efficiency, power output, etc.) to determine equipment problems.
Q: What is the approximate price of a Turbo Suite application for a single gas turbine and a compressor?A: The approximate price for a single gas turbine and a compressor is $140K US.
Q: How long does a project take to complete?A: A project for a platform requires approximately four months from receipt of order to final commissioning and testing.
Q: What maintenance is required for a Turbo Suite system?A: Normally, the only maintenance required is to ensure that the process measurements are available and accurate. No other maintenance is required, unless the internals of the gas turbine or other equipment are modified (i.e., if remapping occurs). In such a case, Honeywell can update the performance map information.
Q: Where has this technology been applied?A: The Turbo Suite calculation software has been applied worldwide to more than 50 gas turbines, 20 steam turbines, 70 compressors, and 10 pumps.
Q: What kind of equipment can be monitored?A: Turbo Suite monitors gas turbines (single-, two- and three-shaft), axial and centrifugal compressors, steam turbines and centrifugal pumps. Turbo Suite supports turbo machinery from any manufacturer.
Q: What customer training is available?A: Customer training takes place on-site during commissioning, although custom training is available for more detailed technical information about Turbo Suite.