Power Generation

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In the world of power generation, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Power generation facilities, whether utilizing carbon fuels, nuclear energy, or renewable sources, depend on clean and efficient filtration systems to safeguard their operations. Over time, these filters can become clogged with contaminants, leading to increased operational pressures and decreased efficiency. Regular cleaning of the elements can help to eliminate these risks to operations.

Carolina Filters serves a diverse range of power generation facilities, including coal-fired power plants, natural gas facilities, and steam-based power plants along with nuclear power plants and their associated uranium processing facilities. Our expertise extends to a variety of filter elements such as sintered metal or porous metal cartridge filters, wire mesh filtration, and fiber metal filtration, all of which are commonly used in power generation systems. Manufacturers like Pall, Mott, Bekaert, Parker Hannifin, and Donaldson supply these vital components.

In power generation facilities, the buildup of contaminants can not only impact filter elements but also critical equipment and machinery. Over time, contaminants like ash, particulate matter, and oxidation products can compromise the efficiency of turbines, pumps, and heat exchangers. Carolina Filters provides a suite of cleaning services capable of eliminating these issues, ensuring optimal performance, and minimizing the risk of equipment failures.

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What we do

Carolina Filters understands that each power generation facility is unique, with specific equipment and contamination challenges. Our approach is tailored to each specific process to address three levels of contaminants: surface-level, deeply embedded, and molecularly bound. Surface-level contaminants are the easiest to remove and are the primary focus of conventional cleaning methods. Deeply embedded contaminants, on the other hand, include organic and inorganic particles that have become lodged within filter pathways or inaccessible areas of equipment. These contaminants often lead to decreased performance and require specialized cleaning techniques. Lastly, molecularly bound contaminants consist of oxidation and scale, which can weaken filter media and create points for particle accumulation. Removing these contaminants is the final step in restoring filter elements and parts to like-new condition.

We have successfully assisted numerous power generation facilities in resolving filtration-related issues. For instance, when a major coal-fired power plant experienced reduced efficiency due to their magnetite filters, we formulated a cleaning process that effectively removed deeply embedded contaminants and restored the filters to peak performance.

Ensuring the integrity and cleanliness of filters and components is equally important as the cleaning process itself. Carolina Filters offers a range of testing methods to guarantee the reliability of filters after cleaning, providing peace of mind to power generation facilities.

"Throughout my career at Carolina Filters, our unwavering commitment to new and cutting edge technology has established us as the world's leader in metallic filter cleaning and testing."

SUE L. REYNOLDS, VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY

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