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Anti-icing Systems
Anti-icing mechanisms are generally used on gas turbine inlets when the
air temperature is between -5 to 5°C and the relative humidity is above
70%. Raising the inlet air temperature diminished the risk of ice formation
in the turbine bell mouth to avoid damages to the equipment internals. On
static system, they are also used to lower icing risk on the filters. Icing on
the filters raises the pressure drop of the system, diminishing the power
output and can lead to the turbine shutting down. As pressure drop
increases, turbine efficiency and power output drops. A differential of 100
Pa (0.40’’ water) lowers power output by approximatively 0.2% at full load
or raise fuel consumption by 0.1% at part load. In order to offer a viable
defence against static filter icing inlet, air must be heated by at least 7-
8°C.
Ensures continuous operations in cold conditions
Reduced risk of foreign object damage to the turbines
Increased availability and reliability

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APPLICATION Air treatment system for gas turbines, industrial air compressors and diesel & gas engines in
environments with risk of ice formation.

INSTALLATION OPTIONS Anti-icing by mixing the ambient air with hot air:

1. Hot air from the gas generator compressor bleed: In this case, hot air is sent through pipes from
the compressor bleed into a reservoir tank, and is distributed through anti-icing nozzle in the
opposite direction of the air flow. Taking hot air from the compressor affects the turbine output,
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usually to a maximum of 2%. This type of system can be offered with silencing to meet noise
reduction requirement.

- Hot air from the GT enclosure cooling air exhaust: Ducting brings the hot air in front of the filter
and it’s distributed through the ducting. A bypass damper is installed to redirect the air when the
anti-icing is not required, per example in the summer.

-Anti-icing with a steam or hot water coil: Using an inlet heat exchanger upstream of the filters can
also been done with a coil if there is steam or hot water available or with glycol if another source of
heat is available. As this system obstructs the air flow, it has the inconvenience of adding permanent
pressure drop to the system.

-Anti-icing with electric resistance: Using electric resistance heating upstream of filters – usually
consisting of tightly pack aluminum fins or other conductive material. As with above, this also adds
permanent pressure drop to the system.

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