Custom gas turbine compressor wash nozzles: engineered for your needs

Even if you know that has a direct impact on performance, knowing how to clean your compressor can prove challenging. Fortunately, specialised wash nozzles simplify the task and help you take care of this vital piece of equipment.

But what exactly are gas turbine compressor wash nozzles and do you need them at your site?

What are gas turbine compressor wash nozzles?

inject atomised cleaning fluid directly into the compressor. This fluid then cleans the internal surfaces of the compressor.

Some models of nozzle can be used when a turbine is either in an on-line or off-line state, reducing the amount of hardware needed.

Do I need gas turbine compressor wash nozzles?

If you’re responsible for a gas turbine, your goals are efficiency, reliability and safety. support all of these goals:

Efficiency

Through normal use, foulants accumulate on compressor blades, compromising the airflow through the compressor and impacting efficiency. This ultimately reduces the output and profit margin as more fuel is required to deliver the same results. By using wash nozzles to regularly clean compressor blades, optimum air flow is restored/maintained.

Reliability

Unscheduled turbine shutdowns are extremely costly and best avoided. If compressor blades are left uncleaned, foulants continue to build up, eventually leading to potentially serious damage. Corrosion and erosion of delicate internal parts can require essential emergency repairs which are time consuming and expensive.

Regular cleaning significantly reduces the risk of unscheduled shutdowns, increasing the reliability of your equipment.

Safety

Any equipment that functions at extremely high pressures and temperatures poses a potential safety risk. In the same way that compressor nozzles support reliability, they help maintain safe equipment that is less likely to unexpectedly malfunction.

So, no: you do not need gas turbine compressor wash nozzles, but they are an extremely sensible choice if you’re interested in running an efficient, profitable, reliable and safe gas turbine.

What makes Rochem nozzles different?

At Rochem, we’ve been making bespoke gas turbine compressor wash nozzles for over four decades. Our patented technology enables superior cleaning, can be used during both on-line and off-line washes and can replace existing nozzles or be retrofitted by our skilled engineers in most cases.

We craft every one of our dual side spray nozzles using high quality materials at our dedicated workshop in Winchester, England. Before a product leaves the workshop, it is fully tested for correct flow and spray pattern. Our advanced software and testing methods ensure optimal results for each individual turbine site.

Get in touch

At Rochem, we specialise in and for gas turbine compressor cleaning. If you’re interested in boosting the performance of your gas turbine compressor, we’re here to help. Backed by unrivalled industry knowledge and experience, our team are here to answer all your questions and discuss your specific requirements. Please to find out more.