Gas Turbine Filters

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Filters for Gas Turbines

rev 10/08

25 years of experience means we know about your environment and equipment. LM2500, LM6000,F7 A and E, Cogen, 501 F and G, D5, D5A, F6, 701 F and G, Combined Cycle Allison, Mitsubishi, Siemens and Gas Pipelines

All Environments. All Turbines.

Rural

Frequently heavy wind blown dust concentration

Urban

Variety of contaminants including soot, smog and sticky hydrocarbons

Offshore

High humidity, variable conditions

Hot and dry with heavy sand blowing

Desert

Arctic

Very cold, dry air snow and frost can bind up filters

Tropical

Coastal

Frequent seasonal fog

High humidity, corrosive moisture, severe weather

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Media

You have choices. Let our experienced experts help you select the one that best fits your need.
Media Options Environment
Desert/Arid Frequently heavy wind blown dust concentration Arid/Semi-Arid Dry, frequent seasonal fog Arctic Very cold, dry air Snow and frost can bind filters Urban/Industrial Variety of contaminants including soot, smog and sticky hydrocarbons Marine/Coastal/Tropical Hot with high humidity BX - MERV 15 Blended paper with a layer of high efficiency meltblown polyester High Flow Media Ultimate SX - MERV 12 Synthetic blend paper low cellulose content non-phenolic resin Medium Flow Media Excellent QX - MERV 12 Blended cellulose and synthetic fiber paper non-phenolic resin Medium Flow Media Excellent TW - MERV 11 100% Synthetic nonwoven polyester spunbonded media High Flow Media Excellent CX - MERV 11 Blended cellulose and synthetic fiber paper non-phenolic resin High Flow Media Good

Ultimate Ultimate

Good Excellent

Good Excellent

Excellent Excellent

Good Suf cient

Ultimate

Excellent

Excellent

Good

Suf cient

Ultimate

Good

Good

Excellent

Suf cient

Rating

Recommended when highest filtration efficiency and dust loading capacity is needed.

Ultimate

Excellent filter life, good filtration efficiency, very good operating performance for environment

Excellent

Performance and filter life above minimum criteria. A good upgrade in life cycle. Provides value over sufficient.

Good

Acceptable filter life and filtration efficiency. When cost is the primary criteria, meets minimum performance requirements

Sufficient

5 Factors to consider when choosing a media

Selecting the Right Media
Pressure Drop Dust Holding MERV Environmental Conditions Other Media Properties

MERV DUST HOLDING PRESSURE DROP ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS OTHER PROPERTIES

The initial efficiency of a filter How much dust the filter holds while maintaining air Resistance to airflow over the life of a filter The ambient air conditions that affect the filter Enhancements to aid efficiency, durability, corrosion resistance and filter life

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Filter Construction

Galvanized Steel or Stainless Steel

Galvanized Steel or Stainless Steel

Plastic

Urethane

Round Flange Top

Farr Style

Twist-Lock

Outer Construction Options

Expanded Metal Outer Bands

registered trademark of Wheelabrator Siemen

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What Your Dust Particle Sees
BX
Blended paper with a layer of high efficiency meltblown polyester applied High efficiency paper-based media with excellent strength, permeability and particulate release properties High Flow Media 35 Perm*

TurboWeb

SX

100% Synthetic spun bond media excellent moisture resistance, particulate release and high strength Dimensional stability provides consistent performance High Flow Media 41 Perm*

Synthetic paper with low cellulose content, non-phenolic resin Strongest, most moisture resistant paper, high wet strength and permeability Medium Flow Media 25 Perm*

CX

QX

Blended cellulose with synthetic fibers Proprietary grade with excellent efficiency High Flow Media 25 Perm*

Blended cellulose and synthetic fiber paper, non-phenolic resin Utilizes proprietary resin system for improved structural strength and durability Medium Flow Media 16 Perm*

*Frazier Permeability in CFM, the higher the number the better

Independent Testing Terms and Meaning

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE 52.1 - Obsolete standard, replaced with 52.2 standard ASHRAE 52.2 - Current standard which provides relative initial efficiency of a filter. Good for evaluating initial efficiency but does not provide an indication of life expectancy. Consider ALL 5 FACTORS when choosing the right media. Even when a media has a higher MERV value, it may not be the best choice when considering the entire life cycle of a filter including initial cost.

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Prefilters, Panel Filters, Lube Oil/Hydraulic Filters and Service: We do it all! One vendor. One purchase order. One company.
Prefilters
V-shaped minipleat modules are fully sealed to avoid any possible bypass of dust particles. The extensive media surface creates a very low resistance to airflow saving energy costs and increasing flter life.

Filters for Gas Turbines

Mini V Bank Filters

Our prefilters protect the high-efficiency element by forming a barrier to capture large particles, air-born fibers and unburned hydrocarbons. Our wraps are an inexpensive way to protect against seasonal challenges such as air born seeds and insects. The result, a longer filter life for the cartridge. Due to the generously porous pre filter, the impact on system pressure drop is minimal.

V Pack and Pulse Panel

The sturdy construction, galvanized steel frame and moisture resistant media will help these V Pack and Pulse Panel filters last. Each filter comes with a material and workmanship warranty. Highest quality media means best filter performance.

Whether your collector needs routine or preventive maintenance services, Midwesco Filter has an experienced and HAZWOPER professionally trained crew available. Midwesco Filter has been servicing baghouses and cartridge dust collectors for more than twenty years. Our OSHA and EMR ratings meet or exceed industry standards. Rebuild or renovation projects can be performed by our Turnkey Management Team.

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