
13 Air Inlet System
13.1General Description
The gas turbine combustion process requires a steady and consistent flow of clean air. Proper gas turbine inlet air filtration is critical to gas turbine life. Careful consideration should be given to selecting the appropriate air filtration system. Solar offers several air filtration systems that conform to a broad range of operating requirements. For unenclosed packages, the turbine air inlet can be mounted on the
The prefilter and barrier inlet air filter system is suitable for moderate environments. This system features vertical moisture eliminators, prefilter elements, and high efficiency barrier filters. Access doors are provided in the filter housing for servicing. A weather hood and insect screens are available as options. The filter house has a back outlet and requires ducting and a support frame.
Figure 24. Typical Enclosed Taurus 60 Package with Exhaust and Inlet Systems© 2009 Solar Turbines Incorporated. All rights reserved. | TPS60CSMD/309 |