GAS TURBINE INTAKE FILTRATION

Gas Turbine & Power Filtration Solutions

For gas turbine intake, compressors, combined cycle power plants, offshore platforms and distributed energy stations, Yiran® provides multi-stage intake filtration systems from mist elimination pre-separation to HEPA fine filtration, effectively preventing blade erosion, salt spray corrosion and particle deposition, ensuring stable turbine output and long-cycle reliable operation.

100-1000
Intake Flow m³/s
≥99.95%
HEPA Efficiency
≥99%
Unit Availability
3-5%
ΔP Output Impact
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Gas Turbine Intake — Every Milligram Matters for Megawatt Output

Heavy-duty gas turbines ingest hundreds of cubic meters of air per second. Even micron-level particles cause erosion and deposition on compressor blades in high-temperature, high-velocity gas streams, reducing efficiency and increasing maintenance costs. The intake filtration system is the first line of defense for long-cycle safe turbine operation.

500+GW
Global GT Installed Capacity
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Onshore/Offshore
Platform Adaptability
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0.5-5μm
Key Erosion Particle Size
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EN 779/1822
Applicable Standards

Four Major Challenges in GT Intake Filtration

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Blade Erosion & Fouling Deposition

GT compressor blades rotate at subsonic/supersonic speeds. Even 0.5-5μm fine particles cause leading-edge erosion in high-temperature gas streams. Meanwhile, submicron particles and oily aerosols deposit on blade surfaces forming fouling layers that alter aerodynamic profiles, causing 3-5% compressor efficiency loss per 1000 operating hours and output reduction. OEMs like GE/Siemens require intake filtration efficiency ≥99.95% at 0.3μm.

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Salt Spray & Corrosion Environment

Coastal power plants and offshore platforms face high salt spray challenges. NaCl particles decompose at combustion chamber temperatures producing chloride ions, reacting with fuel sulfur to form Na₂SO₄/NaCl eutectic molten salts causing Type I Hot Corrosion on blade superalloy coatings at 800-950°C. Offshore platform intake salt concentration can reach 0.1-10mg/m³, far exceeding OEM recommended limits.

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Pressure Drop Impact on Output & Efficiency

Every 25.4mmH₂O (~250Pa) increase in GT intake pressure drop reduces output by ~0.5% and increases heat rate by ~0.2%. For a 400MW F-class turbine, this means ~2MW output loss. Intake filtration systems must balance high filtration efficiency with low pressure drop, while scientifically determining replacement/cleaning timing as filters gradually load with dust.

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Extreme Environment Adaptability

Desert regions (sandstorms), tropical coasts (high temperature + humidity + salt spray), arctic regions (icing/snow blockage), industrial zones (high dust + VOCs) impose extreme demands on intake filtration. Filters must withstand extreme temperatures (-40 to +60°C), high humidity (100%RH) and rainwater ingress while maintaining structural integrity and filtration performance. Self-cleaning pulse-jet system reliability in dusty environments is also critical.

Demister → Pre-Filter → Fine Filter

Yiran® GT intake solution uses three-stage gradient filtration, from water droplet/coarse particle separation to submicron fine filtration, with self-cleaning pulse system for long-cycle maintenance-free operation.

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Intake Pre-Treatment — Demisting & Coarse Separation
Water droplet separation · Coarse particle (>10μm) pre-separation
PAR G3 Moisture-Resistant PanelCFL Cyclone Separator
In high-humidity/rainfall environments, PAR G3 moisture-resistant panel pre-filters serve as the first barrier, removing rainwater, fog droplets and ≥10μm coarse particles. Hydrophobic-treated synthetic fiber media maintains structural stability and low resistance at 100%RH. CFL inertial cyclone separators for sandstorm-prone regions (Middle East, North Africa) use centrifugal force to separate coarse sand (≥20μm 95%+), zero pressure drop increase, significantly reducing downstream filter dust load.
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Intermediate Pre-Filtration
Removes 1-10μm particles · Protects fine filter
EFL F7 BagVCP F9 Compact Enhanced
EFL F7 bag pre-filters, 592×592×381mm, 6-bag, 2850m³/h per unit, initial 110Pa. Coastal/offshore platforms recommended to upgrade to VCP compact F9 sub-HEPA, high pleat density with large dust capacity (1400g), F9 efficiency better protects downstream HEPA. This stage typically equipped with pulse-jet self-cleaning, automatic high-pressure offline regeneration every few hours, extending replacement to 18-24 months.
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Terminal Fine Filtration — HEPA / Turbine-Dedicated
Submicron particle removal · Meets OEM requirements
SEP H13/H14 HEPATPR Turbine Intake Dedicated
SEP H13/H14 HEPA as the core of GT intake fine filtration, efficiency ≥99.95%/99.995% at 0.3μm, meeting GE/Siemens/MHI OEM cleanliness requirements. TPR turbine intake dedicated filters use hydrophobic-treated ultra-fine glass fiber + SS frame, optimized for high-humidity, high-salt environments, salt penetration <0.01%. With pulse-jet system (0.4-0.6MPa dry compressed air), online cleaning regeneration without shutdown, terminal pressure drop controlled within 350-500Pa, fine filter replacement cycle 3-5 years.

GT Intake Recommended Product Parameters

Product SeriesModel ExampleEfficiency RatingSize (mm)Airflow (m³/h)Initial ΔP (Pa)EnvironmentMedia
PAR Moisture-Resistant PrePAR-592-G3-MRG3 Moisture-Resistant592×592×46340045High Humidity/RainHydrophobic Synthetic
CFL Cyclone SeparatorCFL-DN150≥90% @ 20μmModular50Sandstorm/DesertSS/Carbon Steel
EFL Bag Pre-FilterEFL-592-F7F7 / ISO ePM1 60%592×592×3812850110General IndustrialSynthetic Fiber
VCP Compact Sub-HEPAVCP-592-F9F9 / ISO ePM1 85%592×592×292-4V340085Coastal/OffshoreUltra-Fine Glass
SEP H13 HEPASEP-610-H13H13 ≥99.95%610×610×2922500125Standard GTUltra-Fine Glass
SEP H14 HEPASEP-610-H14H14 ≥99.995%610×610×2922200140Advanced GTUltra-Fine Glass
TPR Turbine DedicatedTPR-610-H13H13 Hydrophobic Anti-Salt610×610×2922500120Offshore/High SaltHydrophobic Glass

F-Class GT Intake Filtration System Typical Configuration

Atmosphere
CFL Cyclone
Sand Pre-Sep
PAR G3
Moisture Demist
VCP F9
Pulse Self-Clean
TPR H13
HEPA Fine
Silencer
Compressor Inlet
Salt/dust-laden air → Louvers+CYC cyclone (optional) → PAR moisture pre → VCP F9 (pulse backflush, P/ΔP control) → TPR H13 HEPA fine (online cleaning) → Silencer → Compressor → Combustor → Turbine power

Yiran® TPR Turbine-Dedicated vs. Leading International Brands

TPR-610-H13, 610×610×292mm, rated airflow 2500m³/h, simulated coastal salt spray environment

Comparison ParameterYiran® TPR-H13Leading Intl Brand ALeading Intl Brand BYiran® Advantage
Efficiency (0.3μm DOP)≥99.97%≥99.95%≥99.95%Better Penetration
Salt Penetration (35g/L NaCl)<0.005%<0.01%<0.015%Best Anti-Salt
Hydrophobicity (Contact Angle)≥130°≥120°≥110°Strong Hydrophobic
Pulse Recovery Rate≥95%≥90%≥88%Best Cleaning
Burst Pressure (to Failure)>3000 Pa>2500 Pa>2000 PaHighest Strength
Expected Life (Coastal)4-5 years3-4 years3 years30%+ Longer

Typical Application Scenarios

Case 1: F-Class Combined Cycle Plant
Guangdong Coast · 2×400MW GE 9F.05 · CCGT
  • Background: New coastal NG CCGT plant, annual avg RH 78%, salt spray 0.5-2.5mg/m³
  • Solution: Per unit intake ~650kg/s (~550m³/s), PAR moisture pre+VCP F9 pulse self-clean+TPR H13 HEPA three-layer, 1860 filter sets total

Key Results:

  • 18-month operation, total intake ΔP stable at 380-420Pa (OEM limit 625Pa)
  • Borescope: blade surfaces clean, no visible salt deposition or erosion
  • Pulse system enables VCP F9 20-month replacement, TPR H13 expected 4+ years
  • Unit availability 99.7%, zero filter-related unplanned outages
Case 2: Offshore Platform GT Power
South China Sea · 2×25MW · Offshore O&G
  • Background: Extremely limited space, salt >5mg/m³ year-round, typhoon/rainstorm challenges
  • Solution: Compact intake module: CFL cyclone (large droplet removal) + VCP F9 + TPR H13 two-stage, 80m³/s, all-SS frame and corrosion-resistant seals

Key Results:

  • Salt penetration <0.003%, blade hot corrosion rate only 1/50 of unfiltered
  • Survived 3 typhoons (max gust 55m/s) with filters intact, zero water ingress
  • Compact module saved ~30% deck space, easy offshore lifting replacement
  • Blade water wash interval extended from 500h to 2000h, 65% lower annual maintenance

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