Turbophase: Air Injection Technology That Transformed the Power Industry
Our patented Turbophase technology is a modular air injection system, or “Turbo Charger,” that is compatible with every combustion turbine and solves one fundamental problem that all combustion turbine plants must face: sensitivity to ambient temperature changes. Our solution offers continuous, reliable power under any ambient conditions, resulting in greater output and improved efficiency.
How Turbophase Works
Install Turbophase Module
First, our above-ground skid-mounted Turbophase modules are installed on efficient reciprocating engines that burn either natural gas or diesel.
Increase Mass Flow
Each Turbophase module houses a multi-stage inter-cooled centrifugal compressor which injects hot, high-pressure air directly into the compressor discharge plenum of the CT, resulting in an increased mass flow through the combustor and turbine.
Experience Increased Output
By using the waste heat from the reciprocating engine to heat up the air to gas turbine compressor discharge temperature, we then inject that super fuel-efficient air into the gas turbine compressor discharge. The Turbophase engine produces compressed air ~40% more efficiently than the axial compressor of the gas turbine.
Solving the Perennial
Gas Turbine Dilemma
The challenge faced by all gas turbines is that as ambient temperature or elevation rises, the density of the air naturally decreases, reducing the mass flow into the gas turbine and thus resulting in lower output.
Turbophase (air injection technology) restores the mass flow that is naturally missing by injecting hot air "mass" into the compressor discharge. The combustion turbine control system maintains constant firing temperature, generating 10-20% more power.
Economical, Long-Term Solution to Maximize Plant Output
The Turbophase system can be installed for a much lower capital cost than a new gas turbine or OEM upgrade. Turbophase enables combustion turbines to operate up to the plant's electrical limits in all ambient conditions, regardless of temperature or altitude, and responds quickly with additional incremental megawatts. The technology has a life-span of 30+ years.
Leverage Your Most Efficient Assets for a Greener Tomorrow
Power plant owners can leverage Turbophase's rapid-response peaking combined cycle power to reduce the amount of time they run their less efficient machines, resulting in decreased net carbon output.
OEM-Friendly Technology
Our Turbophase modules are OEM-friendly as there is no maintenance penalty associated with the injection of dry air in CCGT. OEM literature states that combustion turbines are designed for 5% injection. Injecting 5% air with a Turbophase system results in a 10% power increase for the plant.
Compatible Engines
& Flexible Plant Layout
Powerphase’s modular system is built to work on any type of combustion engine, anywhere. Our modules have the ability to be sited up to 1 kilometer from any given combustion turbine, and can be placed on top of an existing structure or run from a barge.
Quick & Simple
Installation
Turbophase is able to be deployed relatively quickly compared to other technologies and requires only 1-3 days plant outage, whereas other technologies can take up to a 60 day outage to install. Our average lead time for installation is less than 10 months. Air Injection technology is benefitting plants around the world.
Case Studies
Southeast Asia
Scalable Power to Match Industrial Park Growth in Southeast Asia
Powerphase engineers estimate that the power plant could increase its generating output by 10 percent, with 8 Turbophase modules, while building out far less than tenth of the plant’s current footprint. The high-tech park uses all of the plant’s power, and anticipates significant growth.
Saudi Arabia
More Power & Efficiency on a 7FA in the Middle East
Powerphase demonstrated two Turbophase modules on a GE 7FA.03gas turbines at the SEC Faras power plant. The technology proved to be flexible, highly available, and that it could improve gas turbine heat rate performance by 5% during Saudi Arabian summers.
Chicago
More Power & Flexibility Lead to Profits at a Cogen Plant in PJM
Each Turbophase module boosted GT performance by 3.2 MW and ST performance by 0.45 MW, for a total plant performance boost of 7.3 MW. Since the initial 2014 installation and testing at the Morris plant, Powerphase engineers have improved Turbophase efficiency. Today, Turbophase systems achieve 10% additional flow by optimizing the compressor for a lower pressure ratio used by the B/E class gas turbines.
Turbophase: Maximizing Gas Turbine Performance with Modular Air Injection
The Turbophase system is a modular dry air injection solution designed to restore lost gas turbine output, enhance efficiency, and provide cost-effective performance improvements. By injecting hot compressed air upstream of the turbine’s combustion chamber, Turbophase eliminates power losses due to ambient conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity, or altitude. This technology boosts turbine capacity by 10-20% without requiring costly new builds or extended downtime. With a 5-10 minute startup time, flexible modular design, and black start capability, Turbophase enhances both simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas turbines, making them more reliable, efficient, and profitable.
Turbophase increases generator output regardless of temperature or altitude, reduces maintenance costs, and extends turbine lifespan. With over 50,000 operational hours globally, this proven technology is commercially deployed across multiple countries, delivering higher efficiency, lower costs, and enhanced energy security for power producers.
- Restores lost turbine output by injecting compressed air, ensuring consistent performance across varying ambient conditions.
- Cost-effective upgrade that delivers 10-20% additional capacity at half the cost of new builds, with installation requiring only 3 days of scheduled outage.
- Enhances grid stability with faster response times, reducing reliance on inefficient peaking generation.
- Reduces fuel consumption and emissions, improving heat rates on simple-cycle turbines and remaining neutral on combined-cycle turbines.
- Modular and scalable design, with factory-tested, customer-installed modules that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
- Environmental benefits, including potable water generation from humid air and a CO catalyst to reduce emissions.
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