Thermal Acoustics

Gas Turbine Exhaust Systems

& acoustical components

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Aarding Thermal Acoustics was established in 1960 and has grown to

introduction
a strong and flexible company. Our strength comes from our extensive

know-how on a wide variety of acoustical components and GT exhaust systems.

General GT exhaust gas systems

Our customers are Gas Turbine manufacturers, Power Producers or Contractors.

4 6 Whether a problem can be solved from our standard product line or needs

a tailor made solution, Aarding Thermal Acoustics takes control from design

to installation. Even for complex turn-key retrofit projects.

Aarding Thermal Acoustics is management owned therefore we can operate

flexible and fast on customers demand. It is no surprise that we have grown

Acoustical Components Markets
into an international corporation as the trusted name for acoustical

16 20 components and Gas Turbine exhaust systems for Power Plants.

Aarding projects offices around the world

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Martin Pranger and Norbert Pieterse

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+ Effective solutions for the Power and Petrochemical Industry worldwide.

Design , Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply of
Gas Turbine Exhaust Systems and Acoustical Components
Capabilities
The current market environment is pushing the ope- Gas Turbine Exhaust Systems (*)
rational conditions of Industrial Gas Turbine systems + Diffusers, Plenum and Gas Turbine Exhaust ducts
1 Exhaust Diffuser / Exhaust Plenum 5 Exhaust / HRSG Inlet Duct 8 to its limits. High cycling (high numbers of starts and + Single cycle exhaust systems
2 Exhaust Duct 6 HRSG Internal Insulation stops) as well as high local flue gas velocities and + Bypass Exhaust systems
3 Exhaust Bypass System 7 Vent Silencer temperatures are putting large stresses on the + Exhaust Stacks
4 Silencer 8 Stack exhaust gas systems. + Thermal Insulation
+ Boiler Internals
Environmental regulations require stringent and lower
7 noise levels on gas & steam turbine driven systems as Acoustical Components (*)
well as on petrochemical applications. + Vent silencers for steam and gas applications

4 + In-line diffusers
Aarding Thermal Acoustics is an established, + Flue gas silencers
independent and privately owned company with + Commissioning silencers
its headquarters in the Netherlands and supporting Both New as well as Upgrade / Retrofit systems
offices & partners worldwide (USA, Latin America, Design and Engineering is realized in-house by our
Eastern Europe/ Russia, Middle East and Asia) teams of experienced engineers specialized in
mechanical, thermal and acoustical engineering
8 Based upon a proven track record Aarding Thermal dedicated for the Power and Petrochemical Market.
Acoustics provides customized and turn-key solutions.
Our scope includes; Design, Engineering, Manufactu- Manufacturing is realized worldwide, providing
4 ring and Supply of; the most economical solution and optimal logistical
project realization. All systems are manufactured
according to strict quality levels and standards and
3 manufacturing supervision and quality control is
realized by experienced Aarding Inspectors.

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(*) All major gas turbine, HRSG and petrochemical systems

DIFFUSERS / PLENUMS (1)
One of the major transition area’s between the gas
turbine exhaust and the exhaust system is the diffuser
duct or gas turbine exhaust plenum duct section. On
the larger & newer type IGT’s the exhaust gas flow is
directed into the exhaust system through a diffuser duct
(straight flow) and on some specific type IGT’s through
a gas turbine exhaust plenum duct section changing
direction of flow into a 90 degrees bend.
GT Exhaust Systems
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GT EXHAUST DUCTS (2)
Exhaust ducts are mainly applied as transition between
diffuser and diverter systems or between the diverter
system and HRSG (inlet ducts). Main design focus is
related to the high swirls, exhaust gas velocity and
elevated temperatures.
Aarding Thermal Acoustics designs and provides the
latest cold casing design adapted to today’s stringent
GT Exhaust
systems
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For both systems Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides
diffusers and plenums specifically engineered to cope
with the strong GT exhaust gas swirl characteristics
as well as the high GT exhaust gas velocities and
temperatures. To accommodate start stop operation
as well as operation at elevated temperatures, Cold
casing designs specifically engineered for the applicable
operational conditions are the current standard.
2
2
operational conditions. Ducts are commonly engineered
including additional features such as dedicated
silencer assembly supporting systems Accommodating
high gas flows and start stop operation), turning vanes,
fast opening & closing access doors and compensator
connection flanges. In addition, all systems are designed
to meet both thermal (maximum surface temperatures)
and acoustical (noise levels) requirements based on
either local or governmental requirements.
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+ Aarding provides the design, manufacturing, and supply of

the complete scope of supply from the inlet expansion
joint through the stack exit.

Single Cycle Exhaust Systems
In todays energy market there is a growing demand
for peaking power. Simple cycle operation is a fast
and reliable way to provide flexible power demand
at short notice. Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides a
range of alternatives on simple cycle exhaust systems
which will support effective cyclic operation and the
changes in thermal load which are part of the frequent
start-stop cycles.
Each design is individually designed for internal stud
spacing, stud size, liner plate thickness, to ensure the
best operational conditions and unit lifetime.
Aarding Thermal Acoustics will do the design,
manufacturing, and supply of the complete scope of
supply from the inlet expansion joint through the stack
exit. Our in house acoustical capabilities are backed
up with extensive laboratory and field measurements
which allow us to develop state of the art solutions for
your noise control requirements.
Aarding has extensive experience in the supply of
simple cycle exhaust systems and supplies either
sections of the system up to the complete exhaust
systems including on-site erection and commissioning.

With optional seal air systems we can guarantee
zero leakage and a man safe environment
for any maintenance to the HRSG.
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Bypass Exhaust Systems
To realize higher efficiency levels gas turbine waste
heat is used to generate process steam or steam
turbine operation. Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides
Bypass Exhaust Systems between gas turbines and
HRSGs. These Bypass systems allow flexible operation
of the power island as well as the capability of
starting the gas turbine in rapid starting mode and
allowing the HRSG to gradually come online.
This approach gives offers the flexibility of fast power
and increases the life of an HRSG. In todays business
environment bypass exhaust systems provide a solution
for the option between baseload and peaking/
modulating operation.
GT Exhaust
systems
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Aarding Thermal Acoustics Bypass Exhaust Systems
and fitted with state of the art diverter systems from our
partners in the USA and Canada. The diverter valves
can be designed as pivot or toggle type and can
accommodate both hydraulic and electric drives.
With optional seal air systems zero leakage and a
man safe environment for any maintenance to the
HRSG can be provided.
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Exhaust Stacks
Advanced type gas turbine operation requires high
performance of the insulation systems, silencer assem-
blies and supporting systems of Exhaust stacks. Noise
regulations often demand complex design silencer
systems and turbine exhaust gas temperatures require
a dedicated thermal design.

Existing and ageing stacks often show extensive wear

since most older designs have difficulty coping with
the current operational strains.

Aarding Thermal Acoustics has developed effective
internal stack insulation systems and can offer a
combination of the most economical and effective
stack system including stack design, support structures
and auxiliaries as well as a silencer system which will
offer both long term operation as well as excellent
mechanical performance. A complete scope can
be supplied including silencers, stack dampers, FAA
lights, lightning protection and other related require-
ments. Based upon our experience we are able to
offer complete turnaround projects in line with industry
requirements and leadtimes.

Aarding can supply the complete scope

including silencers, stack dampers, FAA lights,
lightning protection, and more. +

With the experience of more than 750 references
worldwide, Aarding has the know how to execute
the complete engineering in-house.
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Internal Insulation
Cold Casing Design
Aarding Thermal Acoustics has developped an
in-house design of internal insulation systems based
upon the latest operational requirements and newest
materials. In our cold casing design, the insulation
system is fitted to the casing interior using a custom
designed support system. The protective sheeting is
engineered based upon the most economical &
effective distance (insulation thickness) from the cold
outer casing wall by studs, nuts and washers enabling
free thermal expansion of the metal sheeting in
relation to the outer casing wall (floating plate
principle).
Aarding Thermal Acoustics design includes:
+ Lower exterior duct/casing temperatures resulting
from the use of custom designed internal insulation
+ Eliminating or reducing external duct sliding
connections applying cold design
+ Ease of maintenance as a result of sectional design
of internal insulation and optimised field joint
designs
+ Minimizing external duct movement resulting in
longer duct life and less strain on flexible joints/
bellows
+ Options to include higher temperature operation as
a result of GT upgrade or installation of additional
burner systems
GT Exhaust
systems
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With the experience of more than 750 references
worldwide, Aarding Thermal Acoustics has the know
how to execute the complete engineering in-house in
combination with the supply of the complete
insulation package.
Boiler Internals
Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides HRSG baffles.
These baffles are normally located direct within the
flow of hot exhaust gas through the heated surfaces of
the HRSG / boiler (harps or modules). These baffles
minimize gas bypassing the harps or modules and
maximize the exchange of heat in the harps or
modules where steam is generated.
Aarding Thermal Acoustics design includes:
+ The most effective distribution of gas flow over
the boiler tubes.
+ The optimum flue gas velocity.
+ Elimination of hot spots caused by bypassing
flue gas.
Typical designs;
+ Attic and basement baffles
+ Sealing plates
+ Side gas baffles
+ Center gas baffles
+ Flow baffles
+ Sound baffles

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Acoustical Aardings blow-off silencer ensures
that the noise production is kept at
Components an acceptable level.
Atmospheric Vent Silencers
Aarding Thermal Acoustics Atmospheric vent silencers
are typically used in conjunction with a relief/safety
valve or a start up valve. Applications are in heat
recovery systems, steam boilers, and at oil/gas/
chemical processing plants. The Aarding Thermal
Acoustics vent silencer effectively eliminates high,
unwanted noise at the source and provides for low
sound level discharge to the atmosphere. This type
of design is a reactive/ absorptive type of silencer.
Aarding Thermal Acoustics vent silencers are custom
designed for each and every application ensuring the
best acoustical performance and can be designed for
any service condtions or flow rates from as low as
1,000 lbs/hr to upwards and exceeding 1 million
lbs/hr.
Commissioning Silencers for Rental
Aarding Thermal Acoustics commissioning silencers
are designed for steam systems to vent down during
commssioning allowing the systems to clean and to
get rid of possible remnants & deposits present within
the systems located upstream.
The Aarding Thermal Acoustics commissioning type
silencer is designed to reduce noise pollution caused
by high pressure gasses rapidly venting to the
atmosphere during commissioning. This silencer is
custom designed to vent approximately 1.2 million
lbs/hr of steam (depending on steam pressure/
Acoustical
components
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temperature) and provides 35-40 decibles of noise
reduction. Additional reduction in total noise is
achievable if required with an acoustic splitter
package installed at the outlet of the silencer. This
design with splitter package can provide for over
50 decibles of noise reduction.
The silencers can be rented for use during commis-
sioning of new systems or after extensive maintenance
activities. The silencer is skidded for shipment and
installation. The unit can be easily installed and
connects the supported and restrained temp
In-Line Diffusers
The Aarding In-Line Diffuser assembly is designed to
reduce the noise typically associated with pressure
reducing valve applications. These in-line diffusers are
of the diffusing type designed for the reduction of
excessive noise from pressure reduction systems for
steam, gas, air, or other mixed gas type services and
are especially effective when used in combination
with a valve to achieve and/or share the total
pressure drop required by the system.
The In-Line diffusers provide several functions:
Dispersing high pressure reductions typically seen
at pressure reducing valves and regulators, and air
cooled condensers down to vacuum conditions.
Dissipating high energy noise and reshaping the
frequency spectrum, shifting the peak frequency to
a higher octave band.
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Flue gas Silencer

Aarding Thermal Acoustics Flue gas silencers are The Aarding Thermal Acoustics Flue Gas Silencer
custom designed to keep noise emissions within offers the following advantages;
acceptable levels. Current gas turbine operation + In-house design by our team of acoustical
requires the latest design, engineering and engineers & experts
advanced material selections. + Most effective and economical design
+ Patented designs
Whether flue gas silencers are mounted in a silencer + Fabrication based upon a full welded construction
duct, a hot or cold stack or have to be able to
operate in high flue gas velocities or elevated and
fluctuating temperatures (start-stop mode), Aarding
Thermal Acoustics can provide the most effective
solution in line with Gas Turbine output and Single
cycle or bypass/HRSG design considering basic
design criteria such as;
+ S
 ound power level/noise output of gas turbine
+ N
 oise requirement of power plant required
dynamic insertion losses of silencer
+ P ressure drop requirements
+ D
 imensions of duct/stack
+ O
 ther noise sources, e.g burners
+ O
 ther noise reducing parts of the system,
e.g. Boiler & elbow
+ M
 aximum flow velocity

+ Aardings Flue Gas Silencers have been

designed by our in-house team of
acoustical engineers & experts

markets
Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides products and
services from to the following markets:
+ Power Energy Market
+ Petro Chemical Market
+ Aero Engine Market
Power Energy Market
Within the Power Energy Market, the products of
Aarding Thermal Acoustics can be placed within:
+ Coal Fired Power Plants
+ Gas and Oil Fired Power Plants
+ Nucleair Power Plants
Aarding Thermal Acoustics supplies worldwide the
products to end-users, EPC’s, turbine suppliers, boiler
suppliers and engineering-contracting companies for
eventual balance of plants solutions.
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Petro chemical Market
There where over pressure of several gasses is appli-
cable, the products of Aarding can be delivered.
Aero Engine Market
Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides new as well as
retrofit silencer and exhaust systems for Aero Engine
test cells and hush houses.
Major strength of Aarding Thermal Acoustics is an
extensive experience and in house engineering and
engineering techniques providing solution driven
designs, products and services. Aarding Thermal
Acoustics focus is on high temperature insulation
applications and acoustic engineering.

Service & Retrofit Market
Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides products and
services both for new projects as well as within the
service and retrofit markets.
Todays changing market conditions with a growing
and ageing fleet of heavy industrial equipment and
requirements for a higher flexibility and higher output
is stretching the boundaries of component life.
Aarding offers a range of services either extending
life, upgrading or retro fitting existing exhaust gas
systems and acoustical systems.
Many Older type Gas Turbine units face extensive
wear and tear in the exhaust system. Minor defects
in the insulation package often result in a fast and
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widespread damage increasing the number of trips
and reducing availability.
Repair on these ageing exhaust systems has its
limitations as a result of damages by hot spots and
progressive base material degradation. As a result
patch up repairs will not provide an effective opera-
tional solution and upgrade or replacement are the
only options for life extension of the system.
Aarding Thermal Acoustics provides engineering
solutions including upgraded materials, a better
insulation package and advanced engineering
simulation techniques to ensure effective thermal
and acoustic design of the exhaust system.
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Aarding projects + Our strength comes from our extensive

know-how on a wide variety of acoustical
components and GT exhaust systems.

Africa + Keppel, Singapore
+ Sidikrir & El Atf, Egypt
Supply of internal insulation
and boiler internals
Supply of internal insulation for
bypass stacks
+ Arzew, Algeria
Supply of internal insulation
and boiler internals
Supply of bypass flue gas silencers
Asia Supply of simple cycle exhaust systems
+ Mapta Phut, Thailand
Supply of exhaust plenum ducts
+ BLNG Shell, Brunei
Supply of exhaust ducts
+ Gwang Gyo, South Korea
Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Sengkang, Indonesia
Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Mukhaizna, Oman
Supply of steam vent and flue gas silencers Supply of internal insulation
+ BangPa, Thailand and boiler internals
Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Samalkot, India Australia & New Zealand
Supply of steam vent and flue gas silencers + Pinjarra I & II, Australia
Supply of exhaust gas systems
Middle East and flue gas silencers
+ Tabuk, Saudi Arabia + Yarwun, Australia
Supply of simple cycle exhaust systems Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Rafha, Saudi Arabia + Huntly, New Zealand
Supply of exhaust gas systems
+ Al Rasheed, Iraq
Supply of simple cycle exhaust systems North America
+ Rabigh 6, Saudi Arabia + Wayne County, USA
Supply of steam vent silencers Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Fujairah, UAE + Sutton, USA
Supply of steam vent silencers Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Qatargas, Qatar + El Segundo, USA
Supply of exhaust gas systems Supply of internal insulation
and boiler internals
+ Hines II, USA
Supply of internal insulation
and boiler internals
+ Brazos Valley, USA
Supply of exhaust gas systems
and flue gas silencers
+ Richmond County, USA
Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Greenfield, Canada
Supply of steam vent silencers
Latin & South America
+ Pemex Nuevo, Mexico
Supply of exhaust gas systems
+ Pemex Tabasco, Mexico
Supply of exhaust gas systems
+ UTE Parnaiba, Brazil
Supply of simple cycle exhaust systems
+ Pilar, Argentina
Supply of steam vent and flue gas silencers
+ Manzanillo, Mexico + Baglan, UK
Supply of steam vent and flue gas silencers Supply of intern insulation system
+ Belgrano & San Martin, Argentina + Corby, UK
Supply of steam vent silencers Supply of exhaust ducts
+ Termoflores II & III, Colombia + AES ELSTA
Supply of steam vent silencers Supply of exhaust ducts
+ Tamare & Bachaquero, Venezuela + Tuapse, Russia
Supply of internal insulation and Supply of steam vent
boiler internals and flue gas silencers
+ Megalopolis, Greece
EUROPE Supply of steam vent silencers
+ Hemweg & Diemen, the Netherlands + Te-to Zagreb, Croatia
Supply of internal insulation Supply of internal insulation system
and boiler internals and flue gas silencers
+ Magnum, the Netherlands
Supply of internal insulation
and boiler internals
+ Ivago Gent, Belgium
Supply of exhaust gas systems
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