|
Performance Enhancing Retrofit Solutions For Gas Turbines
 |
| AAF retrofit inlet air and evaporative cooling system for a compressor. |
We specialize in retrofitting aging gas turbines and compressors to enhance performance. Our engineers are technically proficient in a variety of industries and understand the challenges of designing cost-effective retrofits. Using our worldwide resources, we can handle all requests. More importantly, our engineers and technical experts will ensure that every retrofit causes a minimum of downtime and equipment outage.
Here are some of the typical retrofit modifications we have made to transform older gas turbines and rotating machinery from underutilized assets into profitable resources. To decrease heat rate and increase power output, we have:
- Redesigned filter houses to increase filtration efficiency, improve airflow, and minimize resistance;
- Modified or repaired existing ductwork and equipment to improve airflow and minimize resistance;
- Installed inlet air cooling to increase the mass flow through the compressor, reduce fuel consumption, and boost turbine output;
- Provided streamlined duct systems to facilitate efficient gas flow;
- Installed anti-icing systems to increase equipment availability and improve turbine performance.
These modifications often result in increased total system output and an immediate positive impact on profitability. In most instances, our customers realized large increases in production capacity. Clearly the payback on these retrofits is measured in months, not years.
AAF also offers a complete line of replacement filters for all classes of gas turbines and all types of filter houses. For more information on our aftermarket products and systems for gas turbines and rotating machinery, please click on our Retrofit Solutions brochure.
|
