W
hen it comes to critical machinery such as gas turbines, oil and gas
operators know the importance of availability to overall production
performance and profitability. It has been proven that higher performance
filtration solutions give clear benefit, but the latest technology also addresses
two key environmental conditions that negatively impact offshore and coastal
installations: salt andmoisture.
Any downtime on a gas turbine operating in the oil and gas sector is a highly
expensive occurrence. Costly replacement parts andmanpower expenditures
are dwarfed by the significant cost of lost production, making downtime cost and
reliably operating rotatingmachinery key concerns for operators.
Gas turbines consume vast amounts of air, whichmust be of the highest
quality to ensure efficient and reliable operation. Latest generation gas turbines use
sophisticated and aerodynamically engineered compressor blades that are very
efficient, some of which have air passages in themto keep themcool. If, however,
those air passages get blocked because of poor air quality, the turbine is put at risk of
operational failure and ultimately, costly downtime.
GERALD WOODWARD,
CLARCOR INDUSTRIAL AIR, UK,
SHOWS
HOW OIL AND GAS INSTALLATIONS CAN BE
PROTECTED BY HYDROPHOBIC FILTRATION
INLET SYSTEMS.
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