scholarly journals Discussion: “Evaluation of Proposed ASME Performance Test Code 36 for Sound Power Level Determination of Large Steam Turbine-Generators” (Grabkowski, S. E., MacDonald, J., and VanSchaick, T. E., 1976, ASME J. Eng. Power, 98, pp. 493–499)

1976 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-500
Author(s):  
M. A. Staiano ◽  
P. M. Niskode ◽  
F. J. Heymann
Keyword(s):  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Sound Power ◽  
Turbine Generators ◽  
Sound Power Level

Evaluation of Proposed ASME Performance Test Code 36 for Sound Power Level Determination of Large Steam Turbine-Generators

1976 ◽  
Vol 98 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. Grabkowski ◽  
J. MacDonald ◽  
T. E. VanSchaick
Keyword(s):  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Sound Power ◽  
Indoor Environments ◽  
Turbine Generator ◽  
Sound Power Level ◽  
Correction Technique ◽  
Surface Correction

The “two-surface” correction technique, as it is outlined in ASME Performance Test Code No. 36, is utilized in the determination of large steam turbine-generator sound power level (PWL). Test data obtained from using this method and other PWL calculation methods are presented. The two-surface method did not yield consistent results in the indoor environments encountered and had only limited application in turbine-generator PWL calculations. A modified two-surface approach was also tested. This method, which treats each component as a separate source and uses grids located close to the machine, was found to produce more accurate and confident results.

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