Microturbine Acoustic Enclosure Project

Project Background

A global microturbine manufacturer required a standardized acoustic enclosure solution for its C200, C600, and C1000 series microturbines deployed in the North American market.

CLET provided a complete integrated acoustic enclosure solution featuring noise reduction, ventilation, weather protection, and modular containerized design. The prefabricated units were manufactured and fully assembled in China before being exported to Long Beach, California, for direct installation at the project site.

Project Location

Long Beach, California, USA

Supporting Equipment Models

C200 (200kW)
C600 (600kW)
C1000 (1000kW)
Delivered Products:
Integrated Microturbine Acoustic Enclosures
Delivery Type:
Factory-prefabricated containerized acoustic enclosure systems for overseas transportation and installation.

Project Challenges

High Overseas Material Cost & Long Lead Time
The original acoustic enclosure solution relied on ASTM-standard materials, resulting in high procurement costs and extended delivery cycles for North American projects.

Standardized Solution Across Multiple Power Ratings
The customer required one unified enclosure design concept covering 200kW, 600kW, and 1000kW microturbine models, while maintaining consistent standards for structural strength, ventilation performance, and noise reduction.

Strict Outdoor Operating Requirements
The California project required long-term outdoor operation with high requirements for corrosion resistance, weather protection, waterproof sealing, and convenient maintenance access.

Complex Supply Chain Management
Previous suppliers could not support the complete power range, resulting in inconsistent product standards and increased maintenance complexity.

Project Showcase

C200 Compact Acoustic Enclosure
Single-module compact enclosure design
C600 Modular Acoustic Enclosure
Medium-size enclosure with multiple maintenance access doors
C1000 Large Modular Acoustic Enclosure
Extended multi-section enclosure for high-capacity microturbine systems

CLET Solution

1. Customized Material Replacement Solution
CLET developed a customized solution using high-quality GB standard materials as an alternative to imported ASTM material systems.
The complete structure, acoustic materials, sealing components, and profiles were optimized through engineering analysis and third-party testing, achieving required performance in:

  • Noise reduction
  • Structural strength
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Outdoor durability

This solution significantly reduced material costs and shortened production lead time.

2. Modular Acoustic Enclosure Design for Full Power Range
CLET developed a standardized containerized enclosure platform covering three microturbine models:
C200 Microturbine Acoustic Enclosure
Compact single-module design integrating:

  • Acoustic ventilation louvers
  • Independent maintenance access
  • Integrated pipeline interfaces
  • Lightweight structure for easy transportation and installation

C600 Microturbine Acoustic Enclosure
Medium-sized modular enclosure featuring:

  • Zoned acoustic design
  • Multiple maintenance doors
  • Optimized internal space for ventilation and servicing

C1000 Microturbine Acoustic Enclosure
Large-scale modular enclosure featuring:

  • Extended multi-section structure
  • Enhanced internal space
  • Optimized cooling, noise reduction, and maintenance accessibility

3. Factory Prefabricated & Export-Ready Delivery
The complete enclosure system was fully manufactured and assembled at CLET’s facility, including:

  • Structural welding
  • Acoustic insulation installation
  • Anti-corrosion coating
  • Ventilation and noise control system integration
  • Pipeline interface preparation

Designed with containerized lifting structures and marine transportation protection, the units could be directly installed at the U.S. project site without additional fabrication work.

4. Optimized Design for North American Outdoor Applications
To meet California outdoor operating conditions, CLET applied:

  • Enhanced anti-corrosion coating processes
  • Double-layer waterproof sealing systems
  • Rain protection structures for ventilation openings
  • Weather-resistant locks, hinges, and fasteners

The enclosure design ensures reliable long-term operation under outdoor environmental conditions.

Conclusion

Cost & Delivery Optimization
The localized material solution significantly reduced procurement costs and shortened production cycles, supporting multiple North American energy projects.

Standardized Product Platform
One modular design platform successfully covered 200kW, 600kW, and 1000kW microturbine models, improving installation efficiency and reducing maintenance complexity.

Reliable Performance
All acoustic enclosures passed structural, noise reduction, and weather resistance verification. The delivered systems were successfully installed in Long Beach, USA, with stable outdoor operation and no reported issues related to leakage or acoustic performance.

Long-Term Partnership Development
This project established CLET as a reliable supplier of localized acoustic enclosure solutions for microturbine applications and created a foundation for future cooperation in distributed energy projects.

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