Donaldson Introduces Innovative System, Making Gas Turbine Filter Selection Easier
December 03 2018 - 2:36PM
Business Wire
New rating system promotes cost-efficient
filtration for specific climates and conditions
Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide
manufacturer of filtration systems and parts, has introduced an
easier way for gas turbine system operators to select replacement
air filters, developing laboratory tests to quantify watertightness
and pulse recovery rate, a first for the industry.
Historically, efficiency has been the standard for gas turbine
inlet air filter selection and ratings, but with the abundance of
industry ratings, the selection process itself can be confusing.
Donaldson employs a unique 0-5 point rating scale for efficiency
(Er), watertightness (W) and pulse recovery rate (P) for each of
its Turbo-Tek™ Cartridge Filters. These three attributes help
select the appropriate filter for the operating condition.
“Filters are designed for specific operating needs and putting
the right ones in place helps generate more power at a lower cost,”
said Michael Roesner, Aftermarket Manager for Donaldson Gas Turbine
Systems. “If a plant’s operations or environment changes, or they
simply want better replacement filters for the job, our Er|W|P
ratings can help match filters to unique conditions.”
Each filter in Donaldson’s Turbo-Tek™ line receives an Er|W|P
rating—for example, Er4|W5|P1—published in its technical data sheet
to indicate relative performance on:
- Filter
Efficiency: percent of particulates captured from incoming
air;
- Watertightness: resistance to water ingress, which
can carry damaging dissolved contaminants; and
- Pulse Recovery
Rate: how readily peak performance returns after pulse
cleaning a dust load.
“These three key characteristics typically do not stand alone,
but require an integrated approach,” said Roesner. “The ideal
balance factors in potential downtime costs and return on
investment (ROI). Our rating system allows a straight-forward and
comprehensive evaluation before a purchase is made and can add up
to more power generated in a cost-effective manner.”
An industry leader with a history of using innovation and
technology-leading solutions, Donaldson developed its Er|W|P
ratings based on input from its customers, and decades of
experience serving gas turbine operators in all climates and
conditions.
About Donaldson Gas Turbine
Systems
Donaldson’s Gas Turbine Systems group supports the power
generation and oil and gas industries by providing comprehensive
filtration products and services that increase energy efficiency
and generate more megawatts to meet the world’s ever-growing energy
needs. At Donaldson, we bring more power to you. For information
about Donaldson’s gas turbine inlet air filter ratings, visit
https://go.donaldson.com/gas-turbine-systems or call
800-431-0555.
About Donaldson Company
Founded in 1915, Donaldson Company is a global leader in the
filtration industry with sales, manufacturing and distribution
locations around the world. Donaldson’s innovative technologies are
designed to solve complex filtration challenges and enhance
customers’ equipment performance. For more information, visit
www.Donaldson.com.
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Product Information: Dave Viertel
(952)887-3165Dave.Viertel@Donaldson.com
Investors: Brad Pogalz
(952)887-3753Brad.Pogalz@Donaldson.com
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