Gas turbine plants are very intricate and have sensitive, very expensive moving parts to make them work. Because they are so important, they require multiple filtration points to clean air, fuel, oil, etc. If the crucial points are not filtered properly, it can cause damage to the moving parts, causing the plant to shut down for repair. Shutting down for even just a short period of time can cost the plant thousands of dollars per day. It is important to stay up to date on maintenance and important to put solutions in place to shorten downtime when necessary. This requires inlet gas filtration and inlet air filtration.
Bad Gas?
We know bad gas is horrible for engines. That is why vehicles have fuel filters. The same concept applies for gas turbines. They use natural gas to power their turbines so, naturally, they will have particles in the gas. These turbines are powerful, very expensive and require ongoing maintenance to stay running efficiently. The purpose of gas turbine power plants is to create energy to power homes and businesses using natural gas. So, the gas definitely needs to be filtered before reaching the machine. Low quality gas could lead to a decrease in efficiency or even complete failure of the turbine. Moisture contamination could be detrimental to your equipment, including the blades, vanes, and fuel nozzles. Solids contamination can clog nozzles and cause physical damage to components in the downstream.
HILCO Inlet Gas Filtration
HILCO fuel gas filters help ensure a smooth operation of your gas turbines. They utilize filter media through surface and depth filtration. Liquid is removed through separation as it passes from the inside of the cartridge and coalesces on the outside of the cartridge. Solids and liquids are also removed by gravity and directional changes in the gas stream. HILCO has also designed a Duplex version of gas filters that allows for filters to be replaced during the operation of the gas turbines. Because of this feature, it allows you to keep your operation going during filter replacement. Therefore, helping to avoid costly downtime. HILCO Gas Filters and vessel designs are currently used on an OEM basis for major turbines suppliers world wide.
Gas Turbine Inlet Air Filters
The functioning of the gas turbine is heavily reliant on an air inlet filter. Clean air is required to help generate power. Replacing your GT filters is important for efficiency. Sub-standard inlet air systems can negatively affect operations, performance and lifespan of the gas turbine. Because of the improper functioning of the gas turbine inlet air filters, it can lead to erosion, corrosion and fouling. Therefore, replacing your inlet air filters is crucial for the efficiency of the gas turbine power plant.
Conclusion
To have an efficiently running power plant, filtration is required. Particles making their way into the gas turbine can be detrimental to the intricate moving parts. To keep your Gas turbine running smooth and efficient, contact Advanced Filtration Concepts for information on how we can help you. AFC is an authorized distributor of HILCO filtration products in California and we are also the largest stocking air filter distributor in Southern California. We provide air filtration services nationwide.