Wet Compression Boosts Power Output by 24 MW

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Three MeeFog wet compression systems were installed in 2023 on three 7EA gas turbines. Wet compression consists of spraying water into the gas turbine compressor. The water evaporates inside the compressor giving an inter-cooling effect that reduces the work of compression, which causes an increase in power output. Each wet compression system provides an 8 MW power boost resulting in a 24 MW power boost for the plant.

Project Conditions:

Model: GE 7EA Gas Turbines
Elevation: 1800 feet
Mee’s scope of work: design, build, supervise installation
Max power boost per GT: 8 MW
Wet compression downstream of existing evaporative coolers

Fog System Design:

Fogging Stages: 9
Operating Pressure: 2,000 psi
Fog Droplet Size: 12 micron (SMD)
MeeFog™ Nozzle Count: 1,368
Nozzle Flow Rate: 0.08 gpm per nozzle
Max. Water Flow: 109.4 gpm
Max. Power Requirement: 180 HP

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Gas Turbine Wet Compression

Thomas Mee III

Thomas brings over 40 years of expertise in gas turbine inlet air fogging, having led the installation of more than 1,000 systems worldwide. As a pioneer in fog system design, he established Mee Industries as the global leader in high-pressure water fog technology. A named inventor on two U.S. patents and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers, Thomas continues to define the industry standard for innovation and performance.

Wet Compression Boosts Power Output by 24 MW

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