Systems and methods for washing a gas turbine compressor

Abstract

A method is provided for washing a compressor in a gas turbine. The method includes establishing a compressor fouling set point and sensing a fouling level in the compressor with a sensor. The fouling level is communicated to a control subsystem that determines a wash initiation instruction based on the fouling level and the compressor fouling set point. The wash initiation instruction is executed by initiating a wash with a fluid. A system is also disclosed including a compressor, an on-line wash system coupled to the compressor, and a compressor fouling sensor that senses a compressor fouling level. A source of washing fluid is provided, and a control subsystem that initiates a wash with washing fluid from the source of washing fluid based on a compressor fouling level.

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