How Proper Air Intake Filtration Extends Gas Turbine Life

Gas turbines depend heavily on clean intake air. Even small amounts of airborne dust, salt, or hydrocarbons can lead to blade erosion, hot-section fouling, compressor degradation, and significant drops in megawatt output. Properly engineered static and high-efficiency (HE) intake filters form the first line of defense.

Static pre-filters remove coarse contaminants, extending the life of downstream fine filters. High-efficiency final filters capture submicron dust and aerosols, preventing fouling and maintaining a smooth, stable compressor airflow. The result is higher turbine efficiency, reduced heat-rate penalties, and longer intervals between wash cycles.

Modern intake systems designed with multi-stage filtration can reduce particulate ingress by more than 90%, cutting unplanned shutdowns and lowering annual maintenance costs. For power plants, independent producers, and industrial operators, the right filtration strategy directly translates into improved reliability and full-load availability.

Industries served

Oil & gas / refineries
Power generation
Chemical & process
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Engineered filtration for critical industries

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