This white paper examines how gas turbine (GT) air intake filtration directly impacts reliability and production on Floating LNG (FLNG) vessels. Offshore environments expose GTs to salt aerosols, hydrocarbons, dust, and moisture that can cause erosion, fouling, and corrosion, accounting for 60–80% of turbine performance losses. Salt ingress may lead to sodium sulfate formation and hot corrosion of turbine blades. Hydrophobic, high-efficiency filtration systems are recommended to block both liquid and particulate contaminants, maintain compressor reliability, and avoid shutdowns that could cost millions per day in lost production. Compact, adaptable multi-stage filtration systems enable longer maintenance intervals, stable performance, and improved LNG output.

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