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Turbosteam's exclusive three-step process helps ensure a successful project for you.
- » Step One: Budgetary One-Pager-verify project viability
- » Step Two: System Engineering and Assessment-put together full project specs
- » Step Three: Design, Construction, and Commissioning-take the project to completion
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We recognize that on-site power generation is not your primary activity, and the promise of high returns alone is not enough to make a steam turbine generator project attractive for every customer. That's why Turbosteam works closely with you from start to finish to make sure a project that appears to be a high-return investment opportunity in the beginning will also turn out to be successful at the end.
Turbosteam's three-step development process is designed to quickly quantify the opportunity, keep the project contractually simple, and minimize the potential for long-term surprises.
Step One: Budgetary One-Pager
Turbosteam identifies the possibility of on-site power generation and puts some numbers to it. Our engineering department takes an initial look at what you have and what could be generated, and uses that to create a budgetary quote with potential power output and price.
At this step's conclusion, Turbosteam will develop an approximate project definition, including power output, budgetary price, and annual energy savings.
Step Two: System Engineering and Assessment (SE&A)
If the preliminary assessment meets acceptable criteria, a contract and fee agreement* is executed at this point. Turbosteam will then develop precise system definitions and project pricing. This process requires a site visit and detailed engineering in order to verify initial assumptions, secure any missing information, and review overall plant and system configuration and integration.
* Turbosteam's nominal fee is deducted from the final price of a purchased system.
Once this information has been received and reviewed, Turbosteam engineers will perform a one-day site visit to complete detailed engineering. Turbosteam asks all pertinent individuals involved in the project to attend the site visit, voice any concerns, or ask any questions. We also request that any preferred installation contractors attend the site visit to allow Turbosteam to discuss the project's details and obtain an installation quote for inclusion in the project economics.
Following the site visit, Turbosteam will provide a detailed report, including the following:
- Multiple options warranted by the project, with a clear explanation of each and Turbosteam's recommended package
- Complete system design, including descriptions of each specific piece of equipment, with manufacturer's data and performance curves
- Fixed-price contracts for all specified equipment and associated engineering services needed to integrate the equipment into the host facility (steam piping design, electrical coordination, etc.)
- Installation recommendations
- Electric rate structure analysis
- Financial analysis
- Engineering drawings in order to gain budgetary installation costs
- Contract documentation and price suitable for execution
- If appropriate, opportunities for state and federal grants that may be available to offset project capital costs
After the detailed report is delivered, Turbosteam will schedule a follow-up site visit to address any outstanding questions and adjust specifications as necessary.
Step Three: Design, Construction, and Commissioning
Once under contract, Turbosteam takes sole responsibility for all elements of system design and construction, including:
- Mechanical, electrical, and controls designs
- Procurement of all subassemblies and integration
- Wiring and testing of all skid and controls components
- Shipment to the project site
- Complete system commissioning and operator training