APR Energy Generates 16 MW Boost with MeeFog

Optimizing Power Recovery in Sahara's Extreme Climate: FT8 Mobile Packs and MeeFog

Tripoli, Libya – 4 x Pratt & Whitney FT8 Gas Turbines

APR leased their FT8 Mobile Packs to General Electric Company of Libya. These provided a quick power solution to a remote location in the Sahara, about one day’s drive from the urban centers along the Mediterranean coast. Due to the extreme desert climate, MeeFog Systems were necessary to recover power that otherwise would be lost. The system features 14 cooling stages and operates at 2,000 psi, effectively reducing inlet air temperatures and enhancing turbine performance.

Project Conditions:

Location: Samnu Power Plant, Libya
Hot day conditions: 113 °F (45 °C)
Cooling Capacity: 49 °F (27 °C)
Elevation: 417 meters
Max power boost per GT: 4 MW
Mee’s scope of work: Supply of fog pump skid, nozzle manifolds, and supervision of installation and commissioning

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Fog System Design:

Cooling Stages: 14
Operating Pressure: 2,000 psi
Fog Droplet Size: 8 microns (SMD)
MeeFog™ Nozzle Count: 336
Nozzle Flow Rate: 0.045 gpm per nozzle
Max. Water Flow: 15.2 gpm
Max. Power Requirement: 27 HP