Power Generation

Gas turbines used for power generation are frequently located in industrial areas, close to other combustion sources. This means that local atmosphere can contain high levels of small particulate such as carbon. Power plants can be located in deserts and arid environments with high levels of particulate; even plants situated in rural areas can be subjected to high amounts of particulate, often related to seasonal agricultural processes. These contaminants can significantly impair the performance of a turbine. Therefore, it is essential that the air filtration system is optimized to remove small particulate, while also being capable of protecting against larger contaminants.
AltairSupernova™ Filtration System

The AltairSupernova system is a static filtration solution that utilizes the very latest in filtration and materials technology to provide a host of enhanced benefits to turbine operators. The system’s modular nature makes it ideally suited to large and small turbines alike. AltairSupernova modules can be quickly assembled to create a complete filterhouse that can be tailored to meet site-specific requirements.
AltairLibrapulse™ Filtration System

For turbines operating in high dust-load environments such as deserts or other extremely contaminated atmospheres, GE offers the AltairLibrapulse. This self-cleaning system allows continuous operation at a low and stable pressure drop, even when subjected to very high levels of particulate.

The AltairLibrapulse filter system range makes use of the very best filtration and materials technology to provide superior air inlet protection in all conditions. One of the system’s key features is its adaptability - it can be supplied in a variety of configurations to enable optimum use of available plant space. Filter cartridges are available with various media options including high-performance Nanomedia technology, fully synthetic media and a synthetic/cellulose blend.
Inlet Cooling Systems

There are various ways to increase the power of a gas turbine. Air inlet cooling has proven to be one of the most cost-effective and widely adopted solutions.

GE offers a range of inlet cooling systems to help increase power output in warm climates.

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