GTIS Environmental Protection Systems
GE's Altair filtration systems and filters have been protecting turbines from extreme environmental conditions for decades. Much of the environmental protection technology we now supply was developed to protect ship-based turbines from the ravages of storms at sea. This experience is backed by state-of-the-art test facilities, including an environmental test chamber that can simulate a wide range of environmental conditions including monsoons, mist, freezing fog, snow, ice, and desert.
Features & Benefits
Learn more about how GE's gas turbine inlet filtration systems can protect you from a wide variety of environmental concerns.
Ice
GE carries out extensive test and development work on filters to ensure that the effects of icing are minimized. However, for sites that are prone to ice build-up, we would normally recommend de-icing or anti-icing equipment.
Mist & Fog
Mist and fog can cause havoc with some inlet filtration systems, particularly those using cellulose-based elements. We can supply systems that are specifically developed to operate in wet and humid environments.
Monsoon & Heavy Rain
Heavy precipitation does not have to mean trouble. With the correct weather protection and filter elements, turbines can operate through even the most arduous rainstorms including typhoons and cyclones.
Snow
The density of falling snow is typically between 7 percent and 15 percent that of water and this can reduce the effectiveness of traditional weather protection systems that rely on inertial separation.
Desert
An effective filtration system is essential to ensure that high levels of particulate from fine sands and desert winds do not damage the turbine.
