Course Outline
Module 1: Gas Turbines
- Gas turbine theory
- Types of gas turbines
- Brayton Cycle
- Gas Turbine vs. Piston Engine
- Applications
- Energy Market
Module 2: Theory of Filtration, Including International Testing Standards
- Impact of ambient particulates on the gas turbine (i.e. fouling, corrosion, erosion)
- Impact of gas contamination on control rooms
- How Filtration Works (filtration principles, test standards, demonstrations)
- Designing for Various Environmental Conditions (air sampling, available engine and fuel types)
Module 2.1 Filter Media Fabrication Techniques
Module 3: Hardware, Enhancement, & Weather Protection
- Design Techniques: (ventilation systems, enclosure systems, silencers)
- Air Intake Improvement (weather protection, inlet cooling technologies, anti-icing)
Module 4: Barrier Systems Design and Filter Selection
Module 5: Pulse Cartridge System Design and Filter Selection
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.
