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Filtration. Separation. Solution.TM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Pall Aerospace, 2009
Introduction to Helicopter Engine Inlet Protection
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
The information contained in this document is the property of the Pall Corporation, and is supplied for the use of the assigned recipient only. It remains the property of the Pall Corporation, and is to be returned to the issuing authority if the holder ceases to be a Pall employee, or an employee of a Pall distributor or customer.
Unauthorised use or reproduction is prohibited, and the information contained herein in not to be supplied to others without the specific approval of an officer of the Pall Corporation.
Copyright 2009
Originator K Bull 11 May 09
Technical Approval P.Madhavan 14 July 09
Commercial Approval M.Morris 6 July 09
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
1. Problems with airborne contamination
2. Pall Solution
3. Costs of airborne contamination
4. In-service Experience (operators & helicopters)
5. Helicopter ****, Main features (separate presentation)
Contents
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Sand/Dust (+ other solid particulate contamination)
Compressor erosionTurbine blade glazing Turbine blade vibration & fatigue problemsBlockage of blade cooling passages
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Brownout!
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
Serious damage to rotating & static components
Photo © Wikipedia
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Ice Similar effects as FOD
Photo © BBC
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Heavy rain Engine Flame Out
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Snow
Dry Snow: No Problem
Wet Snow: Engine Flame OutDamaged Compressors
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Salt Spray
Engine Corrosion
Fouling / Power Loss(Photo: Gabriel Savit)
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
All these are Flight-Safety relevant and can induce excessive Maintenance Costs
All these are Flight-Safety relevant and can induce excessive Maintenance Costs
Therefore
It is imperative to protect Engine Air Inlets
It is imperative to protect Engine Air Inlets
Problems With Airborne Contamination
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
• First Centrisep Air Cleaner (or Engine Air Particle Separator, EAPS) was designed by Pall in the late 60’s.
• Continuous improvements in Technology and Design have translated into dramatic progress in overall performance & efficiency in a given space envelope.
• Latest aerodynamic designs offer optimal overall protection to latest generation of high tech helicopter engines
Pall Centrisep® Air Cleaner
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Centrisep Air Cleaner Benefits
BENEFITS
• Self cleaning device, virtually maintenance free.
• Excellent F.O.D. protection. => Improved Flight Safety
• Protects engine by removing harmful solid and liquid contamination
• Excellent Snow/Icing protection.
• Easy user installation with available installation kit.
• Increased engine MTBUR for erosion… substantial increase in engine compressor erosion life. (reduced component wear)
• Reduced unscheduled engine removals
• Increased aircraft availability
• Pall’s Engineering experience provides optimum performance in given space envelope
BENEFITS
• Self cleaning device, virtually maintenance free.
• Excellent F.O.D. protection. => Improved Flight Safety
• Protects engine by removing harmful solid and liquid contamination
• Excellent Snow/Icing protection.
• Easy user installation with available installation kit.
• Increased engine MTBUR for erosion… substantial increase in engine compressor erosion life. (reduced component wear)
• Reduced unscheduled engine removals
• Increased aircraft availability
• Pall’s Engineering experience provides optimum performance in given space envelope
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Salt Spray
Engine Corrosion
Fowling / Power Loss
Scheduled Engine Overhaul costs from $160,000 to $350,000 (per engine)
Unscheduled engine repair costs from $70,000
Installing the Centrisep Air Cleaner will improve protection of your helicopter’s most critical component – the engine
Scheduled Engine Overhaul costs from $160,000 to $350,000 (per engine)
Unscheduled engine repair costs from $70,000
Installing the Centrisep Air Cleaner will improve protection of your helicopter’s most critical component – the engine
Centrisep Air Cleaner Benefits
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Principle of Operation
How the Centrisep Air Cleaner works
Play VIDEO CLIP from www.pall.com/centrisep(home page)
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Air Cleaner vs Inlet Particle Separators (IPS)Air Cleaner vs Inlet Particle Separators (IPS)
Compressor Disc protected by I.P.S. Separator System
Compressor Disc protected by I.P.S. Separator System
Compressor Disc protected by Pall Centrisep® EAPS System
Compressor Disc protected by Pall Centrisep® EAPS System
Proven Dust & Sand separation efficiency
Qualification MIL-E-5007C AC Coarse
Particle size of sand 200um 30umTypical Vortex efficiency 96.5% 95.5%Efficiency of typical IPS 92% 75%Engine life increase with Centrisep® compared to IPS 2.3 5.5
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
3 %
1/10 of the test dust injected into engine air inlet (15.6kg).Equivalent to a minimum of 300 landings in brownout!
Tiger Engine TestTiger Engine Test
Dust Fed
156 kg
Power lossafter test
Proven Dust & Sand separation efficiency
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Compressor as good as new after 100 hours and98 desert landings on unprepared sites in the Sahara
with new Centrisep Air Cleaner.
New filter (no blade erosion)
Comparison between 30 year-old design and latest design
2006 Trans-African RallyNew filter (0.6g dust)Old filter (compressor blade eroded)Old filter (8.7g dust)
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Centrisep Air Cleaner has good operational capability in Snow and Ice
conditions.
Centrisep Air Cleaner has good operational capability in Snow and Ice
conditions.
This fully de-iced helicopter was forced to land, not because of Air Cleaner blockage, but through the rotor blades icing up.
Centrisep Air Cleaner - Cold Weather Operation
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Over 9000 Centrisep units have been supplied to date.
Customers include……
Centrisep Air Cleaner - Sample of current Operators
EurocopterAgustaWestlandBellBoeingSikorskyKazanUlan UdeMil Helicopter PlantMD Helicopters
US ArmyUK RAFRoyal Netherlands Air ForceEgyptian Air ForceRoyal Australian NavyNAMSAHeli UnionMaverick Helicopters
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – Super Puma
(Photo: Deny Guerionne)
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – SA315 Lama
(Photo: Girish Thorat)
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – CH47
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – MIL Mi8/17
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – AW139
Courtesy of AgustaWestland
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – Bell427
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – EC135
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
Typical Centrisep Air Cleaner Applications – Sea King
Courtesy of AgustaWestland
Filtration. Separation. Solution.SM 2009, Pall Europe Ltd.
For the technical features of your particular helicopter, please ask your sales
representative for the specific presentation.
For the technical features of your particular helicopter, please ask your sales
representative for the specific presentation.
Centrisep Air Cleaner