Energy & Power Systems
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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Diesel & Gas Engines
Diesel and gas engines need protection against the elements, excessive temperatures and contaminants during the combustion process. The surroundings also need protection from the hot exhaust gases. Robust solutions protect against any surge risk.
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Gas Turbines
Gas turbines are highly efficient, sensitive machines that can be used to generate electricity or as a mechanical drive to power different processes. They are used all over the world in environmental and operational conditions that can vary drastically. That's why the filter solution should be adapted to offer adequate protection.
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Generators, Enclosures & Utility Buildings
Turbomachinery and electrical equipment such as generators need protection against the elements and excessive temperatures with appropriate ventilation for cooling. The ventilation unit's level of protection should be customized based on its surrounding environment to protect against water, salt, and other contaminants.
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Large Industrial Air Compressors
Air compressors are critical for many processing industries that rely on efficient filtration to remain operational for prolonged periods of time, without any shutdowns. Environmental and operational conditions can vary drastically. That's why the required filter solution should be adapted to your local site conditions and operations.
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Nuclear
Camfil has been providing solutions for nuclear power plants since the early 1960s. Today, we are the global leader in nuclear particulate and gas-phase filtration with experience from more than 90 plants around the world.
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Wind Power
Wind turbines operate under some of the toughest conditions. Air inlet filters need to be highly efficient and robust to ensure a long service life and to minimise energy consumption.
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Upgrade GT filtration to cut carbon emissions per MWh produced
Energy and Power Systems
Cutting the carbon cost with improved air inlet systems
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
Power Systems Webinars
Learn more about how air filtration impacts turbomachinery performance, and what you can do to turboboost performance.
MYTH: GAS TURBINES DON’T BELONG ON COMMERCIAL SHIPS
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.
The Value Rating Whitepaper
Learn how The Value Rating, the easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines, works.
CamGT Infographic - Boost power • Boost uptime • boost profits
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.
The Value Rating Infographic - The easiest way to select air filters for gas turbines
Designed to help identify filters that improve gas turbine efficiency, the Value Rating is the easiest way to select air filter for gas turbines.
HISTORIC Journey of activated carbon and breakthroughs
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 catalogued chemicals.
Gas Turbines Breathe New Life
Camfil helps customer increase power output with a lower carbon intensity. In an effort to increase the performance of the gas turbines, Camfil Power Systems was asked to optimize the existing filtration system for three paper factories.
Power Systems and Sustainability
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.
Benefits of the right molecular air filtration solution for biogas production industry
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.
Camfil provides high efficiency air filtration solution for EPR nuclear power station with an aim to reduce carbon emissions
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.
Watch and Learn
If you are looking to expand your knowledge on the impact of air filtration on your gas turbines and other turbomachinery, look no more!
"Airplane jet Engines don't use filters, so why should I?"
To answer this question, let's look at the difference between a land based gas turbine and a jet engine.
Optimized Configuration pays back investment in less than 2 months
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?
Are your air inlet filters ready for the next big storm?
Gas turbines are susceptible to fouling and damage if water droplets and water soluble contaminants, i.e. salts, are ingested by an engine.
Are your air inlet filters ready for the next big storm?
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.
Choose the right Anti-Icing Application
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.
Dalkia Power Generation
Case Study: Dalkia, a leader in the French gas turbine market, launched a national comparative test to increase power production by improving air filtration efficiency.
Gulf of Thailand Oil and Gas
Case Study: One of the world's Oil & Gas majors had severe problems associated with the operation of their gas turbines. Frequent peaks in inlet air pressure and short filter replacement intervals led to high operational costs.
Case Studies Manufacturing and Machinery Energy and Power Systems
Watson Cogeneration Plant
Case Study: The plant manager was interested in evaluating different filter efficiencies and media types. Camfil was asked to perform the validation with an on-site CamLab test, followed by an engineering lab analysis.
Union Gas - Bright Station
Case Study: Side by side comparison shows the benefits of higher grade filtration even in very clean rural areas.
Pacific Coast Energy Plant
Case Study: An energy plant on the pacific coast upgrades to the camgt 4v-300 air inlet filters after tests show its water and salt handling capabilities.
North African Pipeline
Case Study: A major North African pipeline is a typical case of a pulse installation facing seasonal high humidity and high concentrations of coarse dust.
LNG & Air Filtration
Case Study: Achieving high reliability and availability compression systems for LNG export sites.
EGAT North Power Generation
Case Study: EGAT North shifted to Camfil Filters and saved $1.4M USD in Yearly Power Degradation.
Bartow Power Generation
Turbine filters in salt laden and high humidity environments have typically suffered from unstable pressure drop (dP) with frequent dP spikes, but new medias are now changing the game.
Improve operational stability and lower cost by chosen product as per climate
Case Study: In the gas turbine of a power plant in east China, Camfil China upgraded its pulse filter and retrofitted the prefilter from panel type to pocket type, new solution have been continuously running for more than 9500EOH, while original solution’s lifetime to pressure drop alarm value is less than 2000EOH.
Camfil designs a compact SOLUTION on existing platform
Case Study: The units are exposed to harsh environmental conditions that lead to spikes in pressure drop (dP) and excessive engine degradation from fouling and corrosion. As a result, the customer was forced to schedule unwanted shutdowns for maintenance.
BioGas production for heat and power in St.Albans
Case Study: The BioGas produced is heavily laden with H2S (hydrogen sulphide), a gas that can cause corrosion and pitting inside the gas engine. A solution was required where a high level of abatement of H2S was possible and an easy filter media maintenance.
CamGT Filters Reduce Noise & Bring Additional Profits Due To Lower Pressure Drop
Case Study: Noise complaints from neighboring communities prompted the plants to evaluate a noise-reducing filtration system.
H.C. Ørstedsværket
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.
Salt & Corrosion Considerations
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.
How to Choose the Right Air Filtration Solution
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.
Filter Replacement Strategies
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.
High Performance GTC Media Filters For Humid Conditions
Case Study: Huadian Beats The Heat With Camfil. An upgrade to the CamPulse GTC filters maximised availability during the critical heating season for a Huadian plant, located in the Tianjin development zone in China. The original system could not perform during peak season.
Dalkia Upgrades To EPA Class
Case Study: Camfil Wins Dalkia Over Four Competitors. Dalkia designed 12 testing benches to compare four air filtration combinations on three sites in France with different operating environments. Four competitors were free to select their best combinations.
Tata Power Trombay Retrofit
Case Study: Retrofit Solutions For Tata Power Ltd. Based on the site survey, Camfil proposed replacement of the pulse filter system with a three-stage static/barrier filter system, considering the local environment filled with refineries and a thermal power plant nearby.
Cofely UK
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.
Auburndale Power plant
Case Study: Auburndale Power Plant Weathers The Elements. The plant was experiencing high pressure drop and short filter life. In reviewing the situation it was determined that the hot and humid climate of Florida was degrading the performance of the filter. What was the solution?