Prevent Costly Gas Turbine Shutdowns During Startup Operations

During commissioning of offshore gas turbines, poor-quality diesel contaminated with mud-like particles quickly fouled critical “last chance” filters. Turbines were shutting down within minutes, forcing repeated maintenance interventions and delaying first oil, putting production timelines and revenue at risk.

This case study explores how the operator addressed the issue by installing Pall’s Ultipleat® High Flow filtration system upstream of the diesel skid, protecting downstream equipment and stabilizing turbine performance during diesel operation.

Key takeaways from this offshore deployment:

• Prevented repeated turbine shutdowns by protecting critical downstream filters
• Enabled faster plant startup and earlier oil production
• Delivered extended filter service life—even when operating with poor-quality diesel
   

Discover how high-capacity filtration can improve turbine reliability and support faster offshore startup operations.