XIII. International Energy and Environment Conference (ICCI 2007), İstanbul, Turkey, May 2007

For countries in the mild temperate zone such as Turkey, the efficiency offered by cooling turbine inlet air is beyond doubt. Increasing efficiency, maximizing production, thus reducing cost per unit is the crucial edge in today’s competitive environment. Detailed evaluation of the materials, performance and construction properties of turbine air coolers, which self-finance its installation and operation costs in the short term with the increase in efficiency they provide; shunning applications with short life terms and relatively high risks of malfunction that are not in compliance with the criteria specified in the following (article) is quite important for investors of the energy sector. 

XII. International Energy and Environment Conference (ICCI 2006), İstanbul, Turkey, May 2006

Dry Coolers (Radiators) are widely used in the energy sector for the expulsion of waste heat from the system. For hassle free cooling of machines like motors and combustion turbines in a power plant, and for healthy operation of the system, the Dry Coolers to be used must be selected carefully. This paper discusses the basic points that should be taken into consideration in selecting a cost-friendly and durable Dry Cooler, capable of providing the required cooling capacity at high performance, by offering practical values to be used in selection. The scope of the paper includes information on the materials, design criteria and fans commonly used for Dry Coolers, as well as an introduction to LT-HT Radiators and Dry Coolers –which have an important place in the energy sector- with a focus on practical application.