The client required a critical upgrade to the air intake systems for Gas Turbines 5 and 6 at the Nafoora Oil Field. RIDA T.S.’ team managed the complex dismantling of the old infrastructure and successfully installed modern AAF Filters, resulting in a significant upgrade of the protection level of the turbines against harsh desert environments.
Location
Nafoora Oil Field, Libya
Date
2019 - 2020
Solution
Demolition & Structural Dismantling
Heavy Mechanical Lifting & Rigging
Advanced Filtration System Installation
Structural Integrity Validation
Project Profile: Installation of Gas Turbine Air Filter Housings
Key Project Details
Project Name: Installation of GT-5 and GT-6 Air Filter Housings
Core Objective: To ensure the turbines receive clean, particulate-free air, which is critical for preventing blade erosion, maintaining efficiency, and extending engine life.
Scope of Work: Safe dismantling of legacy housings, structural reinforcement, installation of AAF air filtration modules, and sealing verification.
Technology Deployed: American Air Filter (AAF) advanced multi-stage climatic filtration technology.
Operational Impact:
Formed an absolute protective seal against fine desert sand and airborne particulates.
Drastically reduced turbine compressor blade wear and erosion frequencies.
RIDA T.S. engineers executed the field extraction of heavy, corroded intake housings without interrupting neighboring active systems. The installation of the new AAF filter arrays provides premium airflow dynamics while filtering out micron-sized dust particles typical of the regional desert environment.
Products & Services Used:
Filtration Technology: AAF multi-stage high-efficiency air filter houses and structural replacement intake ducts.
Field Services: Heavy mobile crane logistics, structural certified welding, and high-durability industrial environmental coatings.
Post-Project Impact: With clean air delivery secured, the GT-5 and GT-6 units run with higher thermodynamic efficiency. Blade erosion risks have dropped significantly, extending scheduled maintenance intervals and maximizing power stability across the field.

