Application of CCS pressure switch/differential pressure switch in industrial gas turbine

Application of CCS pressure switch/differential pressure switch in industrial gas turbine

Release date: June 16, 2022 16:40:11 Views: 700

Gas turbines are a common industrial application for pressure and differential pressure switches. Due to their larger volume and heavier structure compared to other types of turbines, reliable pressure and fuel management systems are required. The pressure and differential pressure switches in gas turbines are crucial for monitoring and maintaining pressure safety within these larger systems.

Main industrial uses

Gas turbines are common in jet/aviation engines, but they are also important in power generation, ranging from portable mobile power plants to complex power plants with hundreds of tons. Gas turbines are also crucial for the operation of oil and gas platforms. They drive compressors to inject gas into the well, forcing oil to flow upwards and compressing the output gas for easy transportation.

Gas turbines are also used in naval vessels, which are valued for their high power and low weight, thereby reducing the total weight and faster acceleration of naval vessels.

Industrial gas turbine cycle

Industrial gas turbine is a relatively simple system composed of complex components. Firstly, air enters the engine through a compressor, and the compressed air is sent into the combustion chamber, where it mixes with fuel and ignites, driving the rotating shaft connected to the generator or pump/compressor.

The fuel inlet system is where the pressure switch plays a crucial role. In order to achieve efficient and complete combustion, the fuel entering the combustion chamber must be at the correct pressure. The CCS shock resistant and high cycle life pressure switch plays a crucial role in monitoring changes in combustion chamber pressure to ensure correct and consistent operation.

Differential pressure switches also play an important role in monitoring airflow. For example, a decrease in air pressure entering the turbine may be caused by filter blockage.

In various applications of gas turbines, CCS pressure and differential pressure switches play a crucial role in monitoring and ensuring the normal operation of complex and expensive gas turbine systems. Customers include well-known gas turbine manufacturers such as Solar Turbines, Rolls Royce, General Electric (GE), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MITSUBISHI), etc.