Gas Turbine Inlet Air Filtration I
Presenter: David Brumbaugh • More info here

FILTRATION BASICS

1. Purposes of Air Filtration for Turbine Machinery
2. Micron Size Particle Overview
3. Dust Concentrations

TYPICAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH AIR QUALITY

1. Definitions of Harmful Effects
2. The 3 Greatest Problems to Compressors
3. Causes and Solutions

ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GOOD FILTRATION

1. Fuel Cost Expense
2. Average Annual Energy Cost Savings
3. OEM Frame Size Examples

WHY GOOD AIR INLET FILTRATION IS IMPORTANT

1. Fuel Consumption & Output Drop
2. Ingestion of Particulate
3. Protection of Equipment Cost Benefit

THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN SELECTING GT AIR FILTRATION

1. The Big Four Factors
2. Definitions of Terms
3. The Difference Between Arrestance & Dust Holding Capacity
4. Measurement Standards (ASHRAE, EN779, Eurovent, EIN)

FILTER SELECTION CRITERIA

1. How Your Operating Environment Plays a Role
2. The Five Different Environments to Consider
3. Best Applications
4. Specification Criteria

TYPES OF GAS TURBINE FILTRATION

1. The History of GT Air Filtration (70’s, 80’s, 90’s & current day)
2. Discussion of Good and Bad Characteristics
3. New GT Filtration Technology
4. Features and Benefits

FILTER MAINTENANCE STRATEGY

• Change Out Criteria
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Pressure Drop Replacement
• (RUL) Remaining Useful Life