Atlas Copco Gas Boosters Chosen for Turkish Power Plant

Imagine a natural gas pipeline fueling a turbine as a highway system. When pressure drops on this "highway," the gas turbine—like a high-performance sports car—cannot deliver its full power. This is where gas boosters come into play, acting as pressure regulators to ensure stable and efficient turbine operation.

Atlas Copco's Gas and Process division is providing such critical pressure regulation for a 550-megawatt combined cycle power plant being developed overseas by a Turkish company. The project will feature two Fuel Gas Booster (FGB) units from the Swedish industrial manufacturer.

The gas boosters serve a vital function in compensating for pressure fluctuations within natural gas networks, guaranteeing consistent fuel supply meeting the turbine's specifications. Atlas Copco's solution for this project incorporates advanced integral gear technology that delivers three key operational advantages:

First, the units demonstrate exceptional adaptability to varying intake pressures, maintaining effective performance even under low-pressure conditions. Second, they achieve high compression ratios, enabling rapid pressurization of natural gas to required levels. Third, the system handles substantial gas volumes necessary for large-scale power generation.

The compact skid-mounted design optimizes space utilization at the plant site, while dynamic dry gas seal technology minimizes gas leakage, significantly enhancing operational reliability.

The two booster units are currently being prepared for shipment to the project site. The thermal power station is scheduled to commence grid connection in 2025, with projected annual electricity generation exceeding 4 billion kilowatt-hours—sufficient to provide reliable power supply for the surrounding region.