Camfil

Course outline

Module 1:

Gas turbines

  • Theory of gas turbines
  • Types of gas turbines
  • Brayton cycle
  • Gas turbine vs. Piston engine
  • Applications
  • Energy market

Module 2:

Theory of filtration

  • Impact of ambient particulates on the gas turbineErosion, Corrosion, Fouling
  • Impact on carbon intensity
  • How filtration worksFiltration principles, Demonstrations
  • From reactive to predictive mode
  • *Module 2.1: Filter media fabrication techniques

Module 3:

Lab testing - standards and applications

  • Test standards
  • Environmental challenges
  • Site analysis

Module 4:

New system selection + Life cycle cost (LCC) - total cost of ownership

  • System selection techniques
  • Life Cycle Cost analysis
  • Applications

Module 5:

Scope of supply

  • Types of systems
  • Design TechniquesVentilation systems, Enclosure systems, Silencers
  • Weather protectionInlet cooling technologies, Anti-icing
  • *Module 5.1: Acoustics
  • *Module 5.2: Molecular contamination control

Module 6:

Filter applications

  • Existing unit evaluationBarrier & pulse cartridge filter selection
  • Optimizing maintenance

Test demonstrations

  • Hydrostatic head tester: determines the filter media`s resistance to water penetration.
  • Mullen burst tester: measures the burst strength of filter media.
  • Filter test rig: used to evaluate product performance. Filter solutions tested for salt efficiency and moisture resistance, high load conditions such as high airflows and pressures.
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  • Lab demonstrations are a part of each module training.
  • When Trosa or Ipoh, a visit to our filter factory is part of the course.
  • A certificate of completion will be given to attendees who complete the training.
  • *Modules 2.1, 5.1 and 5.2 are included in the course outline upon request.

Test demonstrations

  • Mini Gas Turbine: a lesson on the functionality of an operating mini gas turbine.
  • Hydrostatic Head Tester: determines the filter media`s resistance to water penetration
  • Flastsheet Pulse Unit: determines the performance of pulse filter media in long-term use.
  • Mullen Burst Tester: measures the burst strength of filter media.
  • Filter Test Rig: used to evaluate product performance. Filter solutions tested for salt efficiency and moisture resistance, high load conditions such as high airflows and pressures.
  • Camfil CamLab: a mobile laboratory used for evaluating filters under real operating conditions.

Guided tours

A guided tour of our state-of-the-art laboratories shows our advanced research and development equipment and capabilities. Discover how filtration is tested and developed to the highest quality standards in the industry.

Registration form

Register for a gas turbine air inlet filtration training at our Test & Learn event