FILTER UNIT+BLOWER Ventilation System

Project Background

A leading international energy technology company required a complete acoustic system solution for an offshore FPSO power generation project in Brazil.

The project was developed for a major offshore oil & gas operator and involved strict requirements for marine corrosion protection, explosion safety, vibration resistance, noise control, and lightweight structural design.

CLET provided a complete integrated acoustic package for the SGT-A35 GT61 gas turbine system, covering engineering design, manufacturing, prefabrication, and delivery. The solution included gas turbine acoustic enclosures, air intake filtration houses, ventilation systems, exhaust silencers, and air duct modules.

This project represented a significant milestone as one of the first offshore FPSO acoustic equipment packages supplied by a Chinese manufacturer for a global energy project.

Project Location

Buzios VII FPSO Offshore Oil & Gas Platform, Brazil

Supporting Equipment Models

Gas Turbine Model:
SGT-A35 GT61 Gas Turbine (Dual Unit System)
Delivery Type:
Integrated Design & Manufacturing Solution
Delivered Products:

  • Offshore Gas Turbine Acoustic Enclosure
  • Marine Air Intake Filtration House
  • Engine Room Ventilation Noise Reduction System
  • Exhaust Silencing System
  • Air Intake Duct Modules

Project Challenges

Extreme Offshore Operating Conditions
FPSO platforms operate under highly demanding marine environments, including:

  • High salt spray
  • High humidity
  • Strong offshore winds
  • Oil & gas explosion-risk conditions

The acoustic equipment needed to meet multiple offshore engineering requirements, including:

  • Marine-grade corrosion resistance
  • Explosion-proof design
  • Vibration resistance
  • Lightweight structure
  • Compact installation layout

Complex Space & System Integration
The FPSO platform had extremely limited installation space. The air intake system, acoustic enclosure, ventilation system, and exhaust modules needed to be highly integrated.
Multi-supplier solutions could create challenges such as:

  • Interface conflicts
  • Excessive weight
  • Installation difficulties
  • Poor system coordination

Strict International Offshore Standards
The project required comprehensive verification of:

  • Structural strength
  • Acoustic performance
  • Explosion-proof sealing
  • Marine loading conditions
  • Transportation and lifting requirements
    Only suppliers with advanced engineering experience and offshore manufacturing capabilities could meet these requirements.

Need for Reliable Global Supply Capability
Traditional FPSO acoustic equipment supply was mainly dominated by overseas manufacturers, resulting in:

  • Long delivery cycles
  • High procurement costs
  • Complex international coordination

The customer required a reliable Chinese supplier with complete design and manufacturing capabilities.

CLET Solution

1. Integrated Offshore Acoustic System Design & Manufacturing
CLET independently completed the complete FPSO gas turbine acoustic package design, including:

  • 3D engineering design
  • Structural load verification
  • Acoustic simulation analysis
  • Manufacturing and prefabrication

The delivered system covered five major modules:

Offshore Gas Turbine Acoustic Enclosure

  • Explosion-proof sealing doors
  • High-performance sound absorption structure
  • Integrated maintenance access platform

Marine Air Intake Filtration House

  • Multi-stage filtration system
  • Rain and salt spray protection design
  • Adapted for offshore environments

Engine Room Ventilation Noise Reduction System

  • Optimized cooling performance
  • Controlled ventilation noise levels
  • Suitable for enclosed offshore equipment rooms

Exhaust Silencing System & Transition Duct

  • Reduced high-temperature exhaust noise
  • Optimized airflow performance

Air Intake Duct Modules

  • Precision connection with filtration house and gas turbine equipment

All modules were developed under unified 3D design standards to avoid installation interference in limited offshore spaces.

2. Marine-Grade Design for Offshore Environments
Based on Brazil offshore conditions, CLET developed specialized marine protection solutions:

  • Heavy-duty marine corrosion-resistant coating system
  • Stainless steel fasteners and structural components
  • Explosion-proof sealing structures
  • Lightweight structural optimization
  • Enhanced vibration and fatigue resistance design

The complete system was optimized for long-term offshore operation under high salt spray and harsh weather conditions.

3. Complete Engineering Documentation & Quality Verification
CLET provided comprehensive technical documentation, including:

  • 3D engineering drawings
  • Structural calculation reports
  • Acoustic test reports
  • Corrosion protection documentation
  • Explosion-proof design verification

During manufacturing, strict quality control was implemented for:

  • Welding processes
  • Structural assembly
  • Surface treatment
  • Acoustic filling
  • Sealing performance

The complete system successfully passed technical reviews and project acceptance requirements.

4. Factory Prefabrication & Offshore Delivery Optimization
Large integrated modules were fully assembled and tested at CLET’s facility before shipment.
The delivery process included:

  • Factory pre-assembly
  • Acoustic material installation
  • Sealing adjustment
  • Modular transportation design
  • Offshore lifting preparation

Complete installation drawings and lifting solutions were provided to simplify offshore installation and reduce on-site workload.

Conclusion

Breaking Through International Offshore Supply Barriers
This project demonstrated CLET’s capability to deliver high-end offshore acoustic equipment for global energy projects, helping establish Chinese manufacturing capabilities in advanced FPSO applications.

One-Stop Integrated Supply Solution
A single supplier provided complete systems covering:

  • Air intake
  • Acoustic enclosure
  • Ventilation
  • Exhaust noise reduction

This significantly simplified international supply chain coordination.

Successful Offshore Application Under Extreme Conditions
The complete system successfully completed overseas transportation and installation on the Buzios VII FPSO platform, meeting requirements for:

  • Corrosion protection
  • Noise reduction
  • Explosion safety
  • Structural reliability

Established Long-Term Offshore Energy Partnership
Through this project, CLET demonstrated mature FPSO acoustic system design and manufacturing capabilities, becoming a qualified supplier for future global offshore gas turbine projects.

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