On-Site Gas Turbine Filterhouse Audit
David Brumbaugh • More info here

COMPLETE INSPECTION OF GAS TURBINE FILTER HOUSE TO INCLUDE:

1. Inspection of Filter Media, Filtration System, Instrumentation (Differential Gauges and Switches), Clean/Dirty Air Plenum, Drains, Retaining Hardware, Site Storage Conditions, Access Doors, Fog Cooling and Evaporative Cooling Systems (if applicable)
2. Evaluate Current practices and identify areas of improvement that will increase the quality and cleanliness towards improving Gas Turbine Performance and Reducing Maintenance Related Costs
3. Prepare a report to assist the Maintenance Reliability Team with their mission of identifying, developing, implementing Best Filtration/Cooling practices that ensures reliable Gas Turbine Filter House Equipment/Filtration/Cooling Operations
4. Create a structure and plan for future audits
5. Identify Remaining Useful Life (RUL) test for GT Filtration and Evaporative Cooling Media
6. Target Gas Turbine Filtration, Filter Media & Elements, Filtration System, Selection Criteria based on Operating Environment & Atmospheric Conditions, Fog Cooling and/or Anti-icing Evaporative Cooling System, Ingression Conditions in Weather Hoods, Plenum Floor, & Drain Areas
7. Using Standard S.W.O.T. Analysis (Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) to improve Gas Turbine performance and maintenance reliability

NOTE:  Electrical Repairs to Piping, Pump & Motors for Filter House & Fogging/Evaporative Cooling Systems are not included as part of audit

Inspection of Gas Turbine Filter House to include:

FILTERING SYSTEM

• Inspection of Filter Media and Filtration System
• Physical Inspect Holding Frames and Grid Plates
• Evaluate Filtration Retaining Hardware
• Perform RUL (Remaining Useful Life) Test of Filters
• Check for Bypass (Air Tight) Sealing Quality, Visible Gaps
• Evaluate Pressure Drop and Change-out Procedures or Pulse Frequency

FILTER HOUSE INSTRUMENTATION

• Physical Inspection of differential pressure gauges and switches (including check for calibration and correct reading)
• Check for moisture, factory seals on gauges
• Check safety and shutdown alarms for inspection procedures
• Examine System Operating Pressures (regulation of air reservoir headers)
• Review monitoring of practices differential pressure across filter banks

PLENUM AREA

• Inspect Drain Valves and Reservoirs in Plenum
• Check for moisture or standing water on Clean and Dirty Air Plenum Floor (Potential Safety Hazards)
• Inspect Support Columns and Silencer Panels
• Examine Walls, Floors (Rust/Corrosion)
• Examine Framework, perforated sheet and inspect insulation material in Silencer Panels

WEATHER HOODS & LOUVERS

• Inspect Drift Eliminator
• Rain Hood
• Louvers
• Demister
• Anti Icing Devices

EVAPORATIVE COOLER

• Inspect Evaporative Cooling Pads and Sump
• Examine Water Distribution System
• Check for Scale and Mineral Deposits
• Review pH monitoring (Water Treatment)
• Inspect Bleed-Off and make up water
• Check valves, strainers, and pumps
• Review Cooling Performance

FOG COOLING SYSTEM

• Inspect Nozzles, Manifolds and Interconnect Tubing
• Check Pumps and Water Filter
• Examine Control Panel and Weather Station
• Check Temperature, Differential Pressure, Flow Transmitters
• Evaluate/Review PLC Monitoring
• Inspect Drains and Water Quality                             

COST:
$5,000 (to include report); Plus Expenses
CALL TODAY – 918-286-7176