Turbine Preservation in Sugar Industry

Impact of Uncontrolled Humidity

Turbines play an essential role in power generation and extraction processes in the sugar industry. They convert steam energy into mechanical power to drive various machinery involved in sugar production. However, when turbines are idle or not in use, excess humidity can have detrimental effects.

Consequences of High Humidity

● Corrosion and Rust : High humidity levels can cause the intricate and precision components of turbines to corrode and rust.

● Degradation of Internal Parts : Moisture-laden air infiltrates the turbine system, damaging blades, rotors, and other critical elements.

● Reduced Performance Efficiency : Structural integrity is compromised, leading to reduced efficiency and higher replacement costs.

Additional Effects

Increased maintenance and operational costs due to frequent repairs and replacements.

Potential downtime in the sugar production cycle, impacting overall productivity and profitability.

Causes of Uncontrolled Humidity

Ambient air moisture infiltration during turbine shutdowns.

Lack of effective humidity control measures during idle periods.

Recommendation

To minimize loss due to corrosion, it is recommended to maintain relative humidity at less than 40% (35+/-5%) RH at ambient temperature during turbine shutdowns.

Solution

Josem offers an effective solution to combat the adverse effects of humidity on turbines using desiccant-based dehumidifiers. There are two types of turbines: condensing and extraction. Preservation of both types can be efficiently achieved with Josem’s desiccant dehumidifiers.