8 Types of Air Filters and Their Importance #7
Proper air filtering is crucial for gas turbine performance and dependability. Fuel expenses account for about 80% of the total cost of power throughout its life. Small efficiency improvements can result in enormous savings.
Using fuel prices hovering around $16.00/mmBTU and even higher in certain worldwide areas, operational savings can be realized by optimizing compressor performance with High Efficiency (HEPA) air filters. Operators can expect significant cost savings from a cleaner engine, as measured by fewer inspections, fewer shutdowns, and increased availability.
HEPA filtration can retain peak GT efficiency throughout the filter’s life. The purpose of this paper is to examine the selection criteria for choosing the optimal air filtering system to increase gas turbine availability and reduce operating costs.