Morocco 385MW M701F4 Acoustic Enclosure Project

Project Background

A leading global heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturer required a complete acoustic enclosure solution for a 385MW M701F4 gas turbine power plant project in Morocco.

The M701F4 F-class heavy-duty gas turbine is widely applied in large-scale combined cycle power plants worldwide. The project required extremely high standards for structural strength, welding accuracy, acoustic performance, corrosion resistance, and dimensional control.

CLET provided an integrated design and manufacturing solution for the complete acoustic enclosure package, including gas turbine turning gear acoustic enclosure and auxiliary equipment acoustic enclosures.

This project was a direct overseas supply order from a global gas turbine OEM, representing an important milestone in CLET’s cooperation with international heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturers.

Project Location

Morocco

Supporting Equipment Models

Gas Turbine Model:
385MW M701F4 Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine
Delivery Type:
Integrated Acoustic Enclosure Design & Manufacturing Solution
Delivered Products:

  • Gas Turbine Turning Gear Acoustic Enclosure
  • Gas Turbine Auxiliary Equipment Acoustic Enclosures

Project Challenges

Harsh Desert Climate Adaptation
The Morocco project faced challenging outdoor conditions, including:

  • High temperatures
  • Heavy dust and sand exposure
  • Large day-night temperature variations

The acoustic enclosure system required excellent performance in:

  • Dust protection
  • Thermal resistance
  • Long-term corrosion protection
  • Outdoor durability

Complex Acoustic & Maintenance Requirements
The M701F4 gas turbine includes multiple auxiliary systems and turning gear equipment with distributed noise sources.
The acoustic enclosure needed to achieve:

  • High noise reduction performance
  • Strong structural stability
  • Sufficient maintenance access
  • Flexible pipeline and instrument interfaces

The large enclosure dimensions created significant challenges in engineering design and manufacturing.

Strict OEM Quality Requirements
The project required compliance with strict OEM standards covering:

  • 3D engineering design
  • Structural load calculation
  • Welding process control
  • Dimensional accuracy
  • Final inspection requirements

Only suppliers with advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities could successfully complete the approval process.

Overseas Installation & Logistics Challenges
Due to limited industrial resources and installation capabilities in Morocco, the customer required:

  • Factory pre-assembly
  • Precise dimensional verification
  • Modular export delivery
  • Reduced on-site adjustment work

The solution needed to minimize overseas construction complexity and ensure smooth installation.

CLET Solution

1. Integrated Design & Manufacturing of Dual Acoustic Enclosure Systems
CLET independently completed the engineering development and manufacturing of:

  • Turning gear acoustic enclosure
  • Gas turbine auxiliary equipment acoustic enclosures

The complete process included:

  • 3D detailed design
  • Acoustic simulation analysis
  • Structural load verification
  • Manufacturing and quality inspection

Turning Gear Acoustic Enclosure

  • Compact sealed acoustic structure
  • Dedicated maintenance access doors
  • Precision matching with turning gear equipment
  • Effective reduction of localized operating noise

Auxiliary Equipment Acoustic Enclosure

  • Large-span heavy-duty steel structure
  • High-density high-temperature sound absorption materials
  • Multiple sealed maintenance doors
  • Reserved openings for pipelines and instruments

All interfaces were precisely designed according to M701F4 equipment requirements for seamless installation.

2. Customized Weather-Resistant Design for North African Conditions
Based on Morocco’s desert environment, CLET optimized the enclosure design with:

  • Heavy-duty anti-corrosion coating system
  • Temperature-resistant outdoor finishing
  • Multi-layer dust protection louvers
  • Enhanced sealing structures for doors and connection points

These improvements effectively prevented:

  • Sand and dust intrusion
  • Corrosion damage
  • Acoustic leakage

and ensured reliable outdoor operation under harsh climate conditions.

3. OEM-Level Manufacturing Quality Control
CLET followed strict quality procedures throughout production:

  • Precision cutting and forming
  • Controlled welding deformation
  • Smooth weld finishing
  • Dimensional verification
  • Sealing inspection
  • Acoustic performance evaluation

Complete engineering documents, drawings, and quality inspection reports were submitted for OEM review.

The complete acoustic enclosure system successfully passed technical acceptance requirements.

4. Factory Pre-Assembly & Modular Export Delivery
Due to transportation limitations for large-scale enclosures, CLET developed a customized modular delivery solution.
The process included:

  • Factory acoustic material installation
  • Pre-assembly alignment verification
  • Section marking and identification
  • Anti-corrosion protection
  • Reinforced export packaging

After arrival in Morocco, the modular sections could be quickly assembled with minimal field modification, reducing:

  • On-site welding
  • Installation adjustment
  • Construction time

Conclusion

Established International OEM Supply Capability
This project became an important milestone in CLET’s cooperation with global heavy-duty gas turbine manufacturers, demonstrating its capability as an approved overseas acoustic equipment supplier.

Reliable Performance Under Desert Conditions
The acoustic enclosure systems successfully met requirements for:

  • Dust resistance
  • Temperature variation resistance
  • Corrosion protection
  • Noise reduction performance

and were successfully delivered for operation in Morocco’s harsh outdoor environment.

Reduced Overseas Installation Costs
Factory pre-assembly and modular delivery significantly reduced local construction requirements, including:

  • Welding work
  • Acoustic material installation
  • Dimensional adjustment

helping reduce project labor and schedule costs.

Developed Standardized M701F4 Acoustic Solutions
Through this project, CLET accumulated extensive experience in:

  • Large F-class gas turbine acoustic enclosure design
  • Turning gear enclosure manufacturing
  • Overseas modular delivery

and developed mature solutions for future global heavy-duty gas turbine projects.

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