September 30, 2022 – Sargent & Lundy is hosting an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Performance Test Code (PTC) 46 Committee meeting October 11-13 at its Chicago headquarters. The working meeting will continue to develop the next revision of the ASME PTC 46 code.
ASME PTC 46 provides explicit methods and procedures for combined cycle power plants and for most gas, liquid, and solid fueled Rankine cycle plants. The PTC 46 Committee provides procedures for conducting tests and analyses to determine the overall performance of thermal and electrical power generation and other conversion facilities.
Key topics for the meeting include:
- Application of the test code on combined cycle plants.
- Consideration of combined heat and power.
- Performance test uncertainty analyses.
ASME is a nonprofit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.
Sargent & Lundy maintains its leadership position in the engineering sector by collaborating with other industry organizations, contributing knowledge, and sharing experience to strengthen the overall energy industry. Staying up to date on the changing energy landscape, including updated codes and standards, allows the firm to consistently provide its clients with quality services they can count on and innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
Learn more about ASME PTC 46 here.
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