Gas machinery research council. Southwest Research Institute®, 2010 - 122 р.Inlet air filtration systems are essential on any gas turbine. Filtration systems have evolved from simple coarse solid particulate removal systems to complex systems that remove both solid and liquid particles. The development of filtration systems has progressed because gas turbines have become increasingly sensitive to the particles that enter the gas turbine. This is due to increased operating temperatures and decreases in machine tolerance in modern turbines. The modern filtration system has multiple stages which are selected for the specific environment and application.
The selection of the inlet filtration system is an important part of the design of a gas turbine. Poor quality inlet air can significantly impact the operation, performance, and life of the gas turbine. Some of the consequences of poor inlet filtration are fouling, erosion, and corrosion. In order to minimize gas turbine degradation, a sufficient amount of effort should be invested to properly design and operate the inlet filtration system.
