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 turbine

  • Fouling
  • Corrosion
  • Erosion
• How filtration works
  • Filtration principles
  • Demonstrations

Module 2.1: Filter media fabrication techniques

Module 3: Lab testing - standards and applications

• Test standards
• Environmental challenges
• Site analysis

Module 4: Life cycle cost (LCC) - total cost of ownership

• System selection techniques
• Applications

Module 5: Scope of supply

• Types of systems
• Design Techniques
  • Ventilation systems
  • Enclosure systems
  • Silencers
• Weather protection
  • Inlet cooling technologies
  • Anti-icing

Module 5.1: Molecular contamination control

Module 6: Filter applications

• Existing unit evaluation
  • Barrier & pulse cartridge filter selection
• Optimizing maintenance

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 (Trosa)

A guided tour through the four different laboratories – particle, molecular, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and gas turbine is recommended. The tour takes about two hours, and shows the strengths and
advantages of Camfil R&D capabilities. When being in Trosa, a visit to our filter factory where some of our filters are manufactured is also recommended.