Evaporativ forkøling på Neerabup Kraftværke, Australien

Effective cooling with minimum fuel consumption

ERM wanted a reputable manufacturer of quality industrial evaporative pre-coolers to ensure maximum output and minimal fuel consumption, which would maximize plant and equipment service life. A system that provided maximum cooling with minimal air resistance and no droplet carryover. They also wanted a system to cool air to the ISO 60°F (15°C) standard gas turbine output rating without any mechanical cooling needs.

The Munters solution

Munters was asked to provide an evaporative pre-cooler solution for the gas turbine generators’ air intake. The unit is fitted to the main air intake louvers of the generator providing a cost-effective solution to meet cooling needs without adverse downstream effects such as pressure loss and corrosion. Water is distributed at a controlled rate through the Munters cooling media upstream of the gas turbine inlet. Inlet air passes through the media and water is evaporated to a cold vapor, chilling the air that passes to the turbine and increasing power output as well as operating efficiency.