Modern Pumping Today December 2024 - 23

W
hile the rise of renewable
energy is reducing
the carbon intensity of
the electricity system, managing
variable resources like wind and
solar also presents challenges.
Fluctuations in renewable power can
potentially create instability in the
electricity grid leading to voltage or
frequency changes that can cause
significant problems.
One approach to managing this
instability is through deployment
of gas turbines. With the ability to
rapidly ramp up or down depending
on grid requirements, gas turbines
offer an attractive solution and have
long been relied upon to provide
ancillary services in support of grid
stability-a function known as grid
firming. However, whereas previously
large gas turbines have been
the chosen approach, the steady
increase in distributed renewable
capacity has prompted a shift to
smaller aero-derivative machines that
can offer an agile solution for grid
firming at a local level.
FILTRATION INTEGRAL
TO SUCCESS
Aero-derivative gas turbines offer
better rapid response rates and
flexibility to support intermittent
renewable resources, as well as high
efficiency during part load and low
minimum load capabilities when
operating as a fast response spinning
reserve. In addition, they are quick
to install and relatively easy to
transport. Similar to large, advanced
gas turbines, aero-derivative
machines also depend on efficient
and effective air filtration to sustain
optimum performance.
Particulates such as dust and
grit, sticky materials like insects
or hydrocarbons, and corrosive
materials like salt can significantly
impact gas turbine performance.
Such materials can erode, corrode
or stick to the blades, dramatically
lowering efficiency and increasing
service and maintenance costs.
Effective filtration can avoid these
issues but demands a sophisticated
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and comprehensive design
approach to deliver clean air without
introducing excessive restriction
on the air flow across the filtration
system, as this too has a negative
impact on turbine performance.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR
THE JOB
With its extensive R&D capabilities,
in-depth understanding, and
extensive experience of developing
air filtration systems for gas turbines,
Parker Hannifin's ability to package
small yet flexible, modular innovative
solutions for aero-derivative
machines is unmatched. Tailored to
aero-derivative applications, Parker
Hannifin's modular filter houses are
lightweight, compact, and easy to
transport, install and commission,
while also optimizing air flow and
aerodynamic performance.
Deploying tools like advanced
CFD modelling and computer
simulations, careful material selection
and superb quality control supports
a minimum size and weight while
also ensuring the filtration system is
configurable to match the specific
local site conditions.
FOR A RENEWABLE FUTURE
Developed in partnership with
leading turbine OEMs, Parker
Hannifin's versatile nineth generation
compact modular multistage
filtration system covers the full suite
of aero-derivative turbine filter
equipment. From the filter house,
filters, silencer, winterization kit,
chiller or evaporative cooling and
noise abatement options, Parker
Hannifin can ensure a reliable, rapid
start and high cycling capability for
the aero-derivative gas turbines that
are helping to support an energy
system that is increasingly dominated
by renewables.
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250
global leader in motion and control
technologies. For more than a
century the company has been
enabling engineering breakthroughs
that lead to a better tomorrow.
For more information, visit
www.parker.com.
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