In 1957, the asme performance test codes committee 19. Asme ptc 46 acceptance test code for overall plant performance. This code provides guidance for performance testing or measuring the electrical power consumption associated with a specified performance condition of a blower package wiretoair performance in a controlled environment. Asme engineering standards specifications engineers edge. A wide range of applications for over 100 years, asme has been providing industry with a comprehensive collection of the best technical documents to conduct tests of power plant equipment and systems.
When tests are conducted in accordance with a performance test code, they yield the best available indication of actual performance of the equipment tested. Asme performance test codes ptc provide rules and procedures for planning, preparing, executing, and reporting performance tests. For over 100 years, asme has been providing industry with a comprehensive collection of the best technical documents to conduct tests of power plant equipment and systems. Performance test code provides test procedures to determine the thermodynamic performance of an axial or centrifugal compressor or exhauster doing work on a gas of known or measurable properties under specified conditions. Provide direction on the use of equipment performance test codes concerning the planning, preparation, implementation, and reporting of. This document provides direction to users of performance test codes. To see the performance test codes procedures use the tab for that subfolder. A performance test is an engineering evaluation, based on measurements and calculations, whose.
Ptc6a 2001 test code for steam turbines appendix to ptc 6. Types of equipment for which ptcs apply can be classified into five broad categories. The american society of mechanical engineers an american national standard hydraulic turbines and pumpturbines performance test eodes asme ptc 182002 consolidation of asme ptc 181992 and asle ptc 18. This code is now designated ptc 4 steam generating units. The document is written and maintained by volunteers chosen for their technical expertise. The asme performance test codes provide standard directions and rules for conducting and reporting tests of specific materials such as fuels, equipment and process functions related to power plants asme performance test codes ptc1 1999 general instructions. Code level contractual acceptance testing services for power. Finally, a test code has been created that will provide accurate performance comparisons for both positive displacement and dynamic centrifugal blowers. These codes provide standard directions and rules for conducting and reporting tests of specific materials such as fuels, equipment, and processes or functions related to power plants.
American society of mechanical engineers wikipedia. Sincerely, task group on introduction to asme codes and standards for those who have not viewed the video please contact asme codes, standards and conformity assessment. Test your knowledge and find out more about several trailblazing african american engineers and inventors. The asme works as an accreditation body and entitles independent third parties such as verification, testing and. Performance test codes originated as power test codes and emphasized energyconversion. The performance test codes medal is awarded to an individual or individuals in exceptional circumstances who has made outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of asme performance test codes, including the supplements on instruments and apparatus. List major industry applications where ptcs can be.
It may be used for testing of steam turbines operating either with a significant amount of superheat in the initial steam typically. Asme ptc10 2009 provides a test procedure to determine the thermodynamic performance of centrifugal compressors for gases conforming to ideal gas laws and for real gases. The american society of mechanical engineers performance test codes asme ptcs are documents promulgated to standardize the testing. The asme performance test code 46 ptc 46 entitled overall plant performance is internationally respected and often used for overall plant performance. Revision of asme ptc 251994 pressure relief devices. Asme standards and technical documents data sheets. List of asme ptc codes and their respective titles free download as pdf file. In the last six years, to keep up with the rapid technological changes, most of the ptcs have been updated and reissued.
Using asme performance test codes in the undergraduate. Thermowells performance test codes the scope of the work of technical committee no. Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by. When tests are conducted in accordance with a performance test. Wiretoair performance test code for blower systems asme.
The asme performance test codes provide standard directions and rules for conducting and reporting tests of specific materials such as fuels, equipment and process functions related to power plants. Performance test codes pressure relief devices asme ptc 252001 revision of asme ptc 251994 an american national standard. The performance test code standards committee develops codes, supplements and other types of documents, which provide rules and procedures for the planning, preparation, execution, and reporting of results for performance tests and evaluations. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Define the purpose and scope of asme performance test codes. Information on asme performance test codes, including power production, combustion and heat transfer, fluid handling, and emissions. The first edition of the boiler and pressure vessel code, known as the 1914 edition, was a single 114page volume. The asme test codes have achieved worldwide acceptance and are applied in asia, australia, south america, and europe. Asme ptc provides procedures for determining the required total operating electrical power of a packaged blower system, termed the wiretoair performance.
The american society of mechanical engineers asme is an american professional association that, in its own words, promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe via continuing education, training and professional development, codes and standards, research, conferences and publications, government relations, and other forms of. Existing codes and three new codes currently under development will be cited along with possible future code development. This video provides detailed sector wise application of various asme codes. Asme ptc 2 definitions and values performance test codes. There may be several subcategories of equipment covered by a single code.
The objectives of ptc 1 are to define the purpose and scope of asme performance test codes, to list major industry applications where ptcs can be used, and to provide direction on the use of equipment performance test codes concerning the planning, preparation, implementation, and reporting of. Asme ptc 22 performance test code on gas turbines published by asme on december 31, 2014 this code provides for the testing of gas turbines supplied with gaseous or liquid fuels or solid fuels converted to liquid or gas prior to entrance to the gas turbine. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of. This performance test code supplement describes the techniques and methods of flow measurements required or recommended by the equipment performance test codes. The number of service robots being sold is increasing explosively. Asme requires ethical practice by each of its members and has adopted the following code of ethics of engineers as referenced in the asme constitution, article c2. Ptc6 report guidance for evaluation of measurement uncertainty in performance tests of. It requires using real gas calculation methods where the compressibility values depart from the specified limits. Complete document thermowells performance test codes. In 1983 the asme board of performance test codes formed a code revision committee to update ptc 4. What are performance test codes the american society of mechanical engineers asme performance test codes ptcs provide uniform rules and procedures for planning, pre paration, and execution of performance tests and for reporting the results 1,2. Asme performance test codes standards committee, former chair. Engineers who 3d print medical devices and implants are. This code addresses steam generators whose primary.
Reaffirmed 2014 this code provides procedures for the accurate testing of steam turbines. List of asme ptc codes and their respective titles heat. This code addresses steam generators whose primary function is to recover heat from gas turbine exhaust. Asme published ptc 46 in 1996 after five years of development.
Most asme performance test codes are applicable to a specific type of equipment defined by the code. Performance test codes, otherwise known as ptcs, are standard documents, written and published by the american society of mechanical engineers asme, that provide uniform rules and procedures for the planning, preparation, execution, and reporting of performance test results for different instruments, equipment, and facilities. Record of test the record of welderwelding operator performance. Performance test codes the american society of mechanical engineers on. Therefore, performance testing of boiler should be done in accordance with code asme ptc 4 american society of mechanical engineers performance test code or din 1942 for german code or bs 2885 for british code. Jun 24, 2017 the asme performance test codes ptc were originally known as power test codes. Volumes international conference on nuclear engineering. Performance test code an overview sciencedirect topics. It is recommended for use in conducting acceptance test of steam turbines and any other situation in which performance levels must be determined with minimum uncertainty. The environment and asme performance test codes conference. Ptc 46 is the first industry standard providing explicit procedures for conducting. Since the design of thermowells requires both thermal and stress considerations, the asme boiler and pressure vessel committee was approached for assistance.
Consequently, it truly is very crucial in which the performance testing methods are performed impartially to prevent costly legal combat. Cathy hackl from magic leap is a futurist and an advocate for ar, vr, and spatial computing as tools for the future. Ptc performance test codes standards committee asme. Ppt asme codes powerpoint presentation free to download. List major industry applications where ptcs can be used. Today, federal, state and local governmental agencies have enacted comprehensive legislation on power generation emission limits which affects all aspects of the energy sector. Code level contractual acceptance testing services for. Ansiasme ptc 12004 performance test codes general instructions.
The asme performance test codes ptc were originally known as power test codes. These codes provide standard directions and rules for conducting and re porting tests of specific materials such as fuels, equipment, and processes or functions related to power plants. Pressure relief devices american society of mechanical. Asme offers a continuously evolving portfolio of standards across a wide range of topics, including pressure technology, power plants, elevators, construction equipment, piping, nuclear components, and many more. Jul 01, 2011 the asme performance test codes ptc were originally known as power test codes. Asme performance test codes ptcs provide standard procedures for testing equipment in power production, fluid handling, combustion, and. View abstract product details document history asme ptc 19. Asme ptc 252008 revision of asme ptc 252001 pressure relief devices performance test codes an american national standard. Performance evaluation using asme performance test codes. The committee decided that more than a few revisions were needed and began the effort to draft a new code. Committee pages ptc performance test codes standards. Pdf fans asme ptc 112008 performance test codes agardi. This documents contains list of asme ptc codes and their respective titles.
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