High Efficiency

Barrier Filters
For Turbomachinery Air Intake Systems
90-95% and 60-65% Efficiencies

* Prevent Fouling and Erosion of Turbine Blades

Maintain Like-new Operating Efficiency

Duraflow XL

Vari+Plus GT-R

Protects Sensitive Turbomachinery:

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Lowest Operating Resistance

Produces Enormous Energy Rigid plastic end panel Water repellent microglass media
Cost Savings
Continuous
Filter resistance has a significant glue bead
impact on the power cost associated separators
with operating a gas turbine.
Vari+Plus GT has the lowest pressure
drop of any high efficiency barrier
filter which translates to thousands of
dollars in energy cost savings. Expanded steel
faceguard
Typical Vari+Plus (standard flow)
Energy Cost Savings
Vari+Plus * Annual
Resistance Energy Cost
Advantage Savings Media pack
(In. W.G.) sealant

.20" $61,320
.30" $91,980 Galvanized steel
.50" $153,300 support struts
* 100 MW turbine, $.07 per KWH, 24-7 operation

Compare Design and Construction of the

Vari+Plus GT Standard
Vari+Plus GT for Meeting the Demanding
Flow Model (Reverse flow
Requirements of High Efficiency Barrier Filters models also available)
Design Feature Vari+Plus GT Advantage Performance Benefit
Mini-Pleat Media Packs Maximum media area. High ratio Low resistance. Low energy
(Continuous glue bead of media to filter face area. cost. Low operating cost.
separators, 8 packs per Maximum power generation
filter) yield.
Dual Density Media Depth loading of media. High dust holding capacity.
Long service life. Low
operating cost.
Water Repellent Binder Unaffected by intermittent Durability, reliability in wet
exposure to humidity, moisture. operating conditions.
Pleat Packs Sealed to Prevents leakage. Contaminant free inlet air.
End Panels, Support Prevents fouling, erosion of Severely damaged turbine blades
Struts blades. seriously affect power output.
Adhesive Bonded/ Totally unitized construction. High burst strength - up to
Mechanical Fastening of 30" W.G.
Components
Vari+Plus GT/
Expanded Metal Supports media packs. Maintains media pack Particle Duraflow efficiency
Faceguards on structural integrity. Size Problem Affect @625FPM
Downstream Side of (Microns)
90-95% 60-65%
each Pleat Pack
10 um and Erosion Permanent 99+% 96%
No Rivets or Screws No loose parts to penetrate Eliminates risk of serious greater of turbine damage to
downstream. equipment damage blades blades

5 um and Causes Fouling affects 96% 64%

Vari+Pad Prefilter Mounts directly onto V-bank Increases dust holding smaller deposits on air handling (1-3 microns) (1-3 microns)
(Custom Fitted Pocket mini-pleat media packs (reverse capacity with low resistance. blades characteristics.
Filter) flow). Extends life of Vari+Plus GT. Reduces 99% 91%
output (3-5 microns) (3-5 microns)
Saves in line space (No frame efficiency
needed).
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High Efficiency, Heavy Duty Barrier Filters
Corrugated Separator Style Media Pack Construction

Built Tough for

Turbomachinery Applications Galvanized steel headers
Water repellent
microglass media
Vari+Plus GT and Duraflow filters
are engineered to provide rated Media pack
efficiency and maintain structural caulking
integrity under the extreme
operating conditions experienced by
Full media
turbomachinery applications:
pack sealant

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Galvanized steel
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Double Header Style

Compare Duraflow's
Rugged Reliability for All
Rotating Machinery Intake
Applications
Design Feature
Dual Density Media
Water Repellent Binder
Full Media Pack Sealant
(high loft media wrapped around
entire perimeter of media pack)
Duraflow XL-90
Vari+Plus GT Advantage
Collects dirt throughout the
entire depth of the media.
Unaffected by intermittent
exposure to humidity, moisture.
Prevents Leakage
(Many competitive brands have no sealant
or only a layer at the top and bottom of
the pack).
Performance Benefit
High dust holding capacity.
Long service life. Low
operating cost.
Durability, reliability in wet
operating conditions.
Contaminant free inlet air.
Prevents fouling. erosion of
turbine blades.

Media Pack Caulking Prevents leakage around media Contaminant free inlet air.
(Sealant applied along top and pack. Prevents fouling, erosion of
Select from Two Models bottom of media pack on air
entering side) blades.

(Both models available with single header or Rolled Edge Corrugated Prevents damage to media. Prevents unfiltered air from
Aluminum Separators passing through the filter.
double header construction.) Minimizes risk of injury to
maintenance personnel.
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4FSJFT – Higher media area for normal
Snap Lock Assembly High integrity filter assembly Durability over long service
to extra heavy service conditions, longer life. method. life.
Heavy duty construction – 90-95%, 60-65% Single Rivet Header Minimizes number of loose parts Minimizes risk of serious
efficiencies. Air flow rating – 625 FPM. Construction to penetrate downstream. equipment damage.
Expanded Metal Supports media pack. Maintains media pack
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4FSJFT – Same heavy duty construction as Faceguards on Both structural integrity. High
XL Series with fewer pleats, less media for lighter Sides burst strength - up to 25" W.G.
service conditions. 90-95%, 60-65% efficiencies. 24 Gauge Galvanized Heavy duty construction. Rust Maintains structural integrity.
Steel Components resistant. Prevents bypass. Prevents
Air flow rating – 500-625 FMP. rust.
 Other Airguard Filters for
Turbomachinery Air Intake Systems
High Efficiency Barrier Filters

Vari-Pak GT Rigid Cell Filters

High loft media, fiber glass or synthetic, is pleated with an expanded
metal backing. Metal fingers inserted from both sides of the filter stabilize
the pleats. Expanded metal faceguards on both sides reinforce the media
pack. Rated at 500-625 FPM face velocity. 60%, 80%, 90% efficiencies.

Prefilters Prefilters are strongly recommended for all turbomachinery

applications to extend the life of high efficiency barrier filters
Type DPGT Pleated
Panel Filters - 30-35%, MERV 8
Type DPGT filters in 2" and 4"
thicknesses are constructed with a
moisture resistant beverage board frame.
Die cut fingers separate and stabilize
the pleats during pulsation or surge
conditions. A welded wire backing holds
the pleat shape and prevents vibration
during operation.

Vari-PadTM Prefilter for Vari+Plus GT

GT Extra Heavy Duty
The Vari-Pad is a custom fitted polyester Fiber Glass Pad
pocket filter designed for direct mounting
on the Vari+Plus GT filters installed in the The GT pad is a 4" thick fiber glass media
reverse flow orientation. with very heavy high fiber content and
an extra heavy application of specially
The pockets fit smoothly over the four formulated gel adhesive. GT pads are
V-bank mini-pleat media packs significantly designed for high dust holding capacity
extending the life of the Vari+Plus GT with operating in very high dirt loading
minimal resistance. Space savings are also conditions.
achieved. No need for a separate frame bank.
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