Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has unveiled a groundbreaking testing regime for its next-generation gas turbine filtration systems.
This innovative approach aims to ensure the optimal performance of advanced gas turbines in diverse and challenging environments.
The company’s new testing program goes far beyond common industry standards, such as those set by ISO or Saudi Aramco specifications.
Parker Hannifin has invested tens of millions of dollars in developing what is arguably the industry’s most extensive and detailed testing regime.
Key features of the new testing program include:
- Hydrophobic and oleophobic tests: These assess the filter’s ability to repel water and oil contaminants.
- Ice rejection test: A unique Parker comparative test that evaluates filter performance in icy conditions over a seven-hour period.
- Mobile test rigs: Deployed at various sites to test filters against real-world contaminants like hydrocarbons, salt spray, fog, and heavy dust.
- Environmental simulations: Tests conducted under extreme temperature conditions to gather performance data in diverse weather scenarios.
Parker’s mobile test rigs generate millions of data points monthly, recording crucial parameters such as airflow, pressure loss, temperature, and relative humidity.
This extensive data collection ensures optimal filter performance across a wide range of environments, including those typical to the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
The company has also implemented rigorous physical testing to prove the robustness of its filtration systems during long-term deployment.
These tests include:
- Thermal testing
- Vibration testing
- Shock testing
- Long-term test rig (LTTR): A unique Parker test that exposes filters to various weather conditions for 12 to 24 months
The comprehensive testing regime has played a crucial role in the development of Parker’s clearcurrent Assure TriDustPlus filters, designed specifically for the latest gas turbines.
These filters have demonstrated unmatched performance in the most challenging conditions, thanks to the extensive testing and refinement process.
“Our investment in this advanced testing program underscores Parker Hannifin’s commitment to innovation and excellence in gas turbine filtration,” said a company spokesperson.
“By pushing the boundaries of testing and performance evaluation, we’re ensuring that our filtration systems meet the evolving needs of the energy industry.”
This revolutionary approach to filtration testing not only enhances the performance of current products but also informs the development of next-generation filtration systems, solidifying Parker Hannifin’s position as a leader in the field.