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Air filtration has a critical role in many power generation applications such as, wind, thermal, nuclear, or biogas. Air filters are critical for the safety and efficiency of the process.

In very competitive and regulated markets, innovative air filtration solutions can be a competitive advantage as it has a large impact on the profitability of operations. Understanding the local site conditions can optimize air inlet systems to meet your operation and maintenance needs, increase service internals, and output.


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Five ways to improve cross-flow pulse filter performance

Created Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Selecting the right filters to protect your gas turbine fleet can mean the difference between trouble-free, high-output operations and short filter life, de-rates and increased downtime.

Energy and Power Systems

Get ready for the upcoming rain and storms

Created Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Prepare for the upcoming rain and storms with a thorough inspection of your air intake system.

Energy and Power Systems

Four Innovative Technologies That Improve Pulse Filter Performance

Created Friday, January 19, 2024

Leveraging years of extensive data, new technologies have been engineered to form a new generation of pulse air filters. This eBook highlight the four innovative technologies designed to enhance the performance of your filters and your gas turbines.

Energy and Power Systems

TurboPulse

Created Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The newest pulse technology for the 21st century, TurboPulse takes a modern approach to filter design with many new features engineered to improve filter life and pulse performance for turbomachinery.

Energy and Power Systems

ISO 29461-2 the first international Standard for filter performance in fog and mist environments

Created Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The first international test standard that rates a filter’s endurance in fog and mist environments and determines a filter’s resistance to water penetration

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

ISO 29461: Turbomachinery Air Intake Filter Standards

Created Wednesday, September 14, 2022

ISO 29461: Turbomachinery Air Intake Filter Standards

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

CARBON FILTRATION HELP MIDDELFART WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN DENMARK REDUCE ODOUR NUISANCES

Created Friday, May 13, 2022

The wastewater undergoes a long process at Middelfart Wastewater, where the wastewater is treated and at the end of the process it eventually becomes purified water which is then released to the sea surrounding Middelfart. In addition, the byproducts biogas is converted to electricity and heat as well as bio-fertilizer that is being used on farmers’ fields.

Sustainability Energy and Power Systems Case Studies Air quality

Eliminated downtime and minimized heating costs for Dyna-Mig

Created Thursday, May 12, 2022

Dyna Mig had a competitor dust collector solution that regularly caused costly downtime. With the help of Camfil’s expertise and a flagship Camfil Gold Series GSX dust collector system, Dyna Mig was able to eliminate all unscheduled downtime and cut their heating costs to a minimum – as well as work safer.

Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Container manufacturer AMG

Created Thursday, May 12, 2022

Camfil has provided container manufacturer AMG with a much more effective dust and fume extraction system offering higher filtration rates. A system that is also more sustainable thanks to reduced energy consumption and longer filter lifetime.

Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Whitepaper: ISO 29461-1 First GT Air Filter Efficiency Standard

Created Monday, March 21, 2022

For the first time, there is a GT-specific filter efficiency standard. Discover how ISO29461-1 can help you select the right filters for any turbomachinery application.

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

Infographic: An Operators Guide to Selecting Turbomachinery Air Intake Filters

Created Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Air quality is critical for the performance and life of your gas turbine. This infographic shows the impact of filtration, causes of poor performance, mitigation, as well as the new ISO 29461 filter standard.

Energy and Power Systems

ISO 29461-1:2021 - The first International test standard for turbomachinery filter efficiency & dust holding capacity

Created Thursday, November 18, 2021

ISO 29461-1 is the first international test standard for reporting the efficiency for the entire range of air intake filters for gas turbines, compressors, and other turbomachinery applications.

Energy and Power Systems Standard and regulations

SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER WORKING eNVIRONMENT WHILE DEMOLISHING THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN SWEDEN

Created Thursday, November 11, 2021

Clean air at a disused nuclear power plant operated by Barsebäck Kraft AB (BKAB) in Sweden. The used nuclear fuels were removed a long time, but demolishing the nuclear power plant is a dirty job that requires maximum safety and control. To keep the air clean in the demolition process, air purifiers from Camfil were used.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies Air cleaners and air purifiers Air quality

CamClose: New Generation Panel Air Filter for Gas Turbines & Turbomachinery

Created Thursday, September 23, 2021

The CamClose panel air filter is engineered for gas turbine air intake systems to provide hassle free operations, stable performance and increased protection.

Energy and Power Systems

Power Systems and Sustainability

Created Monday, June 7, 2021

Camfil Power Systems (PS) provides filtration and acoustical solutions for turbomachinery including gas turbines, generators,industrial air compressors and diesel engines. Turbomachinery technology has evolved tremendously over the past decades.

Sustainability Energy and Power Systems

Desulfurization of Biogas with CamPure 32

Created Thursday, April 29, 2021

CamPure 32 is the new ideal Camfil media for the removal of hydrogen sulfide during the production of biogas in an anaerobic process. Learn how this farm in France applied the high quality chemical absorbent media to their biogas application.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

CamGT EPA Filters Boost Gas Turbine Performance

Created Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Hi-Flo bag air filters and CamGT EPA air filter upgrade reduces compressor efficiency degradation by over 80%, slashes 3 offline filter replacements, 7 online prefilter replacements, and 3 offline water washes per year.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

CamPulse GTC Gas Turbine Air Intake Filters Fighting Fog, Salt, and Hydrocarbons for Watson Cogneration Plant

Created Tuesday, March 16, 2021

The Watson Cogeneration Plant operates 4 GE, Frame 7EA engines and produces 400 MW for local refineries and sells excess electricity to the grid. The Plant Manager requested air intake efficiency, pressure drop, and water tests from Camfil. The test results revealed the true impact of the synthetic cartridge filters on gas turbine performance.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Smurfit Kappa Pulp and Paper Company Improves Pressure Drop By 92% With GTC Cartridge Filters

Created Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Low pressure drop GTC air filters minimize filter replacement requirements, improve power output, and lower fuel consumption.

Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Say Goodbye to Fouling and Pressure Spikes!

Created Tuesday, March 16, 2021

CamGT 3V-600 static final filters and Cam-Flo GT Hybrid pocket air filters eliminate 6 offline washes per year, improve gas turbine compressor efficiency, and boost power output for a Singaporean coastal cogeneration power plant.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Camfil Designs a Compact Solutions on Existing Offshore Platform for Foxtrot International that Reduces Gas Turbine Maintenance

Created Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Located offshore Ivory Coast, Africa, the CamGT EPA filter solution saves Foxtrot International 3 shutdowns per year and eliminates salt corrrosion, without compromising on footprint.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Engie Midlothian Air Intake Retrofit Means No Filter Change-Out for 3 years for 6 Alstom Gas Turbines 

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Camfil provides the CamGT EPA air filter solution that helps reduce gas turbine compressor efficiency degradation and improves pressure drop by 40%. Three years after installation, the customer reported no filter change-outs, only 1 water wash in 3 years, and a low and stable pressure drop.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

TurboBoost: CamGT Filter Line

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

The CamGT air filter line has been turbo-boosted to maximize power, profits, and uptime of your gas turbine.

Energy and Power Systems

The Value Rating Whitepaper

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Learn how The Value Rating, the easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines, works.

Energy and Power Systems

Infographic - The easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Designed to help identify filters that improve gas turbine efficiency, The Value Rating system is the easiest way to select air filter for gas turbines.

Energy and Power Systems

Optimized Configuration Pays Back Investment in Less Than 2 Months

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

What if we told you that 98% air and 2% fuel is the input of your most valuable assets, your turbines? Now what if we told you that 100% of that air contains pollutants that can damage your turbines if they’re not properly filtered?

Energy and Power Systems

MYTH: GAS TURBINES DON’T BELONG ON COMMERCIAL SHIPS

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Meeting stricter marine emissions standards while continuing to run reciprocating engines will significantly increase operating costs for commercial shipping operators. To support low emissions, liquified natural gas is becoming a key marine fuel due to increasing availability and clean combustion.

Energy and Power Systems

Part 2: Are your filters ready for the next big storm?

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Gas turbines are susceptible to fouling and damage if water droplets and water soluble contaminants, i.e. salts, are ingested by an engine.

Energy and Power Systems

Part 1: Are your air inlet filters ready for the next big storm?

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

During heavy storms, filters are subject to a lot of water. Both filter efficiency and pressure drop can be impacted if the filter drainage is not properly designed or the media hydrophobicity is not sufficient.

Energy and Power Systems

Whitepaper: Gas Turbine Hot Corrosion

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Hot corrosion is a source of nonrecoverable degradation on gas turbines. It is a chemical reaction between salts, sulfur and heat, where the damages can reduce an engine’s life by up to 75%. One of the most effective methods is to eliminate the contaminants triggering the chemical reaction. This paper examines the causes of hot corrosion and assesses various methods of mitigation.

Energy and Power Systems

Infographic: TurboBoost Performance - Boost power • Boost uptime • boost profits

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

CamGT filters have been engineered to excel in extreme environments. They virtually eliminate fouling, corrosion and maintenance downtime, all at a lower and more stable pressure drop.

Energy and Power Systems

Choose the Right Anti-Icing Application

Created Monday, March 15, 2021

Protect your gas turbine from ice formation during high humidity and low temperatures. Insufficient icing protection may result in inlet filter system issues and ice formation at the turbine inlet.

Energy and Power Systems

Cartridge Air Intake Filters Improve Gas Turbine Performance for Union Gas Despite the Very Clean Environment

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

A side by side comparison shows the benefits of higher grade GTC F9 gas turbine air intake filters for two RB211 gas turbines, even in very clean rural areas. It means a cleaner engine, higher power output, fewer water washes, and fuel savings.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

A Pacific Coast Energy Plant Operates Corrosion-Free with Stable Output After Corrosion Tests Show the Benefits of EPA filters

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

An energy plant on the pacific coast upgrades their Siemens 501F gas turbine filtration to the CamGT 4V-300 air intake filters after tests show its water and salt handling capabilities.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

EGAT North Power Generation Shifted to CamGT Filters and Saved $1.24M USD in Yearly Power Degradation

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

Egat North, the largest energy producer in Thailand, upgraded to Hi-Flo and CamClose air intake pre-filters as well as CamGT final EPA air filters and lowered degradation by 70%, reduced water wash requirements, and saved approximately $1.24M USD per year.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Major North African Pipeline Operating Over 2 Years Without Shutdown

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

Synthetic CamPulse GTC F9 cartridge air intake filters keeps twenty 30MW engines clean and running despite the humid and dusty desert environmental conditions.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies Air quality

An LNG Plant with high availability & reliability requirements upgrades to the CamGT EPA filters

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

Air sampling, CamLab on-site analysis, as well as a Life Cycle Cost analysis show that the CamGT EPA filters will result in no shutdowns for turbine water washes, final filter shutdown extended to 5 years, decreased risk of corrosion and maximum power output.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Retrofit of a Thailand Offshore Air Intake Filter System Improves gas turbine efficiency, Reduces Engine Degradation, Optimizes Turbine Maintenance, and Increases Uptime with high efficiency filters

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

Frequent pressure and short filter replacement intervals led to high operational costs. Camfil's Cam-Flo air intake pre-filters and CamGT EPA air filters met their goal of 8000 hours of life and reduced pressure drop by 50%.

Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Combined Cycle Plant installs a CamLab on-site for 3 months to test filters & LCC shows $900 000 USD savings over a 6-year timeframe

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

Plant located in the Gulf Coast of Louisiana upgrades to the Cam-Flo pocket air filters and CamGT 4V-300 EPA E10 filters after tests show lower pressure drop, lower engine degradation, and signifcant savings as a result of filtration.

Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Bartow Power Generation commissions a CamLab On-Site for 3 Months to select the right air intake filters for the challenging environmental conditions

Created Thursday, April 30, 2020

The test showed that that the CamPulse GTC gas turbine cartrdige filter upgrade would improve pressure drop and increase power output despite the salt laden, high humidity environmental conditions.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Whitepaper: Gas Turbine Hot Corrosion

Created Wednesday, April 29, 2020

With a growing demand for greener practices, and rising operational costs, it has become imperative that gas turbine operators cut their carbon footprints. Upgraded air intake systems are one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to meet these demands, while improving operations at the same time.

Energy and Power Systems

Infographic: How Advanced Filtration Reduces Carbon Output

Created Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Read this infographic and discover: How gas turbines can play a positive role in the future energy mix; How gas turbines can improve their efficiency and carbon intensity; How you can burn less fuel and thus reduce emissions; The amount of CO2 a clean engine emits vs a fouled engine; and Static filter vs. Pulse filer features that reduce emissions

Energy and Power Systems

"Airplane jet Engines don't use filters, so why should I?"

Created Wednesday, April 29, 2020

To answer this question, let's look at the difference between a land based gas turbine and a jet engine.

Energy and Power Systems

Keeping the information superhighway clear

Created Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Air filters in data centres offer a host of solid business benefits in a whole range of different applications, but one of their most impressive uses is in data centres. They raise energy efficiency and lower energy bills along with providing healthy work environment.

Electronics and optics

Dust & Fume Lab Capabilities

Created Wednesday, April 29, 2020

We can perform a battery of bench tests on your sample dust, including simulated challenges. We analyze your performance requirements and use this information to develop the best collection system for your needs.

Education and Experience

Camfil Measures Air on Hornsgatan

Created Wednesday, April 29, 2020

For several years, Hornsgatan has been designated Sweden's dirtiest street when it comes to air pollution. Hornsgatan is an exposed street when it comes to harmful particles in the air. How does this affect residents?

Case Studies Air quality

Benefits of the right molecular air filtration solution for biogas production industry 

Created Wednesday, April 22, 2020

The biogas process is critical as it releases heavily contaminated gasses that can cause engine corrosion and equipment abrasion, causing unscheduled downtime for maintenance and repair, which results in loss of output and profit. Luckily, there are several ways of solving molecular filtration in biogas plants with different types of filter media in deep beds.

Energy and Power Systems

Camfil provides high efficiency air filtration solution for EPR nuclear power station with an aim to reduce carbon emissions

Created Thursday, April 16, 2020

Hinkley Point C in Somerset, United Kingdom is amongst the safest and most efficient nuclear power generator that is type of a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). With hundreds of megawatts electrical production in planning, safety of the process becomes a key concern.

Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Gas Turbines Breathe New Life

Created Thursday, April 16, 2020

Camfil designs a static EPA retrofit gas turbine filtration solution for LM6000 turbines to ensure they deliver reliable power & heating to the district. The result of the upgrade was 3x more filter life, reduction in CO2 emissions by 1 100 tons per year, and fuel consumption savings of 650 000 Sm3 per year.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

HISTORIC Journey of activated carbon and breakthroughs

Created Thursday, April 9, 2020

Activated carbon (also known as activated charcoal) is an exceptionally versatile material that can control the vast majority of molecules that pollute the air – that’s more than 150 million cataloged chemicals.

Innovation Technology and Research Air quality

Watch and Learn

Created Wednesday, March 25, 2020

If you are looking to expand your knowledge on the impact of air filtration on your gas turbines and other turbomachinery, look no more!

Education and Experience Energy and Power Systems

Upgrade GT Filtration to Slash Carbon Emissions 

Created Friday, March 13, 2020

Upgrade your gas turbine air inlet filters to cut carbon emissions per MWh produced.

Energy and Power Systems

CamGT static filters reduce noise & bring additional profits due to lower pressure drop

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Noise complaints from neighboring communities in Thailand prompted the plants to evaluate a noise-reducing filtration system. The CamGT high efficiency air filter solution not only improved the noise levels, it also increased turbine availability, improved pressure drop and helped the gas turbine produce more power.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Huadian Corporation upgrades to the CamPulse GTC synthetic cartridge filters and maximizes availability during the critical heating season

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Huadian, a power generation company located in China, upgraded the air inlet filtration system to the GTC synthetic cartridge filters on GT PG9171E engines and improved pressure drop and availability despite the high humidity levels.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Tata Power Trombay retrofits their filtration system to improve corrosion, pressure drop, and diverter dampers within deadline

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Tata Power Ltd, India's largest integrated power company requests Camfil for a Cam-Flo pocket bag filter and CamGT static air filter retrofit after heavy hot corrosion in the gas turbine and high pressure drop jeopardized performance and safety.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Auburndale Power Plant Saves Over $390,000 USD after 3 years with CamPulse GTC low pressure drop air filters

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

After three years of operation the CamPulse GTC F9 cartridge gas turbine air filters helped improve power output, decrease filter replacement frequency, and save over $400 000 as a result of lower pressure drop.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

H.C. Ørstedsværket

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

During the process of removing the four, 28 meter high boilers, a lot of environmentally harmful materials must be handled, and the demolition process will create dust and smoke, which cannot be spread outside the building.

Manufacturing and Machinery Case Studies

Dalkia Power Saves €172 000 / season with Camfil E10 EPA Filters

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Dalkia, a leader in the French gas turbine market, launched a national comparative test for various air intake filters, including Camfil's Hi-Flo pre-filters and CamGT EPA filters, to increase power production for their 10 GE LM6000 gas turbines.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

North Sea Oil Rig

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Case Study: North Sea Oil Rig Accommodation Areas. Employees at the North Sea Oil Rig needed cleaner air in common spaces such as television rooms and accommodation spaces. Find out how Camfil and MSV Regalia improved the air with 24/7 usage of a filtration system.

Energy and Power Systems Case Studies

Gas Turbine Filter Testing

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The test rig has been calibrated according to standards EN 779, ISO 16890 and ASHRAE 52.2 and was developed for air filter testing simulating the harsh climate conditions where gas turbines are often located.

Education and Experience

Cofely UK

Created Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Case Study: Clean Air For Cofely United Kingdom. Cofely, a GDF Suez company, is one of the leading experts in energy, technology and facilities management services with business outsourcing. Camfil provides City air purifiers to improve IAQ.

Case Studies

Salt & Corrosion Considerations

Created Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Gas Turbine Application: Do you operate in a coastal or offshore site? Unfortunately, you probably have to deal with corrosion related issues. You can, however, operate corrosion-free if you take the right measures.

Energy and Power Systems

How to Choose the Right Air Filtration Solution 

Created Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Turbomachinery: Air inlet filtration systems should be designed to suit the environment. Because of market pressures, a general design has been used in widely varying environment conditions. Before making your purchase, get an assessment.

Energy and Power Systems

Filter Replacement Strategies

Created Monday, December 3, 2018

Gas Turbine Application: The quality of air inlet filters is essential for optimal gas turbine performance. Protecting the turbine with site-specific filtration solutions will assure profits are kept high.

Energy and Power Systems

Camfil Experience Centre

Created Monday, December 3, 2018

In the Camfil Experience Centre, you will experience the importance of indoor air quality in an interactive and multimedia manner. Let yourself be inspired and experience Camfil in Reinfeld, Germany.

Education and Experience

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