Moisture control in energy production is one of the most critical factors directly affecting turbine efficiency, equipment lifespan, and operational safety. Uncontrolled humidity levels lead to serious problems such as corrosion, arcing, insulation loss, and mechanical failure, increasing unplanned downtime, raising maintenance costs, and reducing energy production capacity.
Why Is Moisture Control Vital in Energy Production?
In the energy sector, humidity can cause different problems in every component of power plants and turbines. From turbine blades to generator rooms, from transformer substations to control systems, maintaining the optimum humidity level is essential at every point. Here are the key problems that uncontrolled moisture creates in energy facilities:
| Problem Area | Result and Impact |
|---|---|
| Corrosion and Rust | Pitting corrosion on turbine blades, shafts, and metal components, loss of structural integrity, and unexpected failures |
| Arcing | Humidity-induced arcing in transformer rooms and electrical cabinets, fuse damage, and power outages |
| Insulation Loss | Short circuits on electronic circuit boards, control system failures, and unexpected shutdowns |
| Chemical Dilution | Condensation in boric acid tanks at nuclear power plants, change in concentration, and reactor control risk |
| Efficiency Loss | Deterioration of turbine inlet air conditions, reduction in energy production capacity |
Our Areas of Expertise in the Energy Sector
As NKT, we have completed dozens of successful projects across all sub-segments of the energy sector. Below are the key energy production and distribution areas we serve:
Turbine Applications
- Gas Turbine Applications: Prevention of corrosion forming on turbine blades and shafts during planned or unplanned gas turbine shutdowns. Integrated dehumidification solutions with ventilation systems incorporating one-way airflow valves and automatic damper systems.
- Steam Turbine Applications: Prevention of pitting corrosion caused by the accumulation of non-volatile chemicals such as chloride, sodium, and sulfate on metal surfaces during steam turbine shutdown periods. Maintaining the turbine interior below 40% RH using closed or open circuit dry air systems.
- Turbine Inlet Air Conditioning: Evaporative cooling and humidity control of turbine inlet air to maximize turbine efficiency during summer months and seasonal transitions.
Power Plant Applications
- Nuclear Power Plant Applications: Protecting reactor safety by preventing condensation in boric acid storage tanks. Preventing micro-corrosion in the turbine and generator sections during maintenance and extended shutdowns (shutdown/offload). Precise flow-based humidity control with TFT AD series units.
- Wind Turbine Applications: Protection of generators, gearboxes, and control systems in the nacelle (gondola) section from aggressive climate conditions. Prevention of salt and humidity-induced corrosion, especially in offshore applications. Continuous moisture protection of generators standing idle during periods of no wind.
Energy Distribution and Infrastructure
- Transformer Rooms: Prevention of arcing occurring in electrical cabinets due to high humidity levels, extending fuse lifespan, and ensuring uninterrupted power distribution.
Why NKT Humidity Control Technologies?
| Italian Technology As the Turkey representative of the TFT brand, we offer silica gel rotor dehumidifiers manufactured in Pisa, Italy, compliant with European quality standards. | Sales, Service and Maintenance We provide full solution partnership with periodic maintenance, spare parts supply, fault detection and repair services. | |
| Engineering Support Our expert engineering team analyzes your facility on-site, designs a custom solution for your project, and selects the most energy-efficient system. | Energy Efficiency Reduce turbine downtime costs, extend equipment lifespan, and minimize unplanned maintenance needs with the right dehumidification solution. |