COMPANY:
Engie

Duct balloons used as a moisture barrier to allow an extended lay-up period.

Duct Balloons are widely used worldwide in the mining and power generation sectors to isolate duct sections or stacks and facilitate maintenance.
Duct Balloons are widely used worldwide in the mining and power generation sectors to isolate duct sections or stacks and facilitate maintenance.

Back Ground

Duct Balloon
COMPANY:
Engie
LOCATION:
Kwinana Cogeneration Plant

Engie is a global energy company focusing on low-carbon energy solutions. In Western Australia, Engie operates the Kwinana Cogeneration Plant, a key Kwinana Power Station complex facility. The plant, owned by the Synergy Power Corporation, provides both electricity and steam, serving nearby industrial customers while contributing to the region’s energy reliability and sustainability.

Duct Balloon is used to protect gas turbine during temporary shutdown

Engie needed a solution to preserve the condition of a Gas Turbine during a temporary shutdown caused by reduced energy demand, allowing for an eventual restart with just 24 hours’ notice. To prevent corrosion by keeping the turbine warm and dry, Engie sought a cost-effective method to block airflow through the boiler’s exhaust stack. Giant Inflatables Industrial responded by designing and fabricating a custom duct balloon similar to those used in Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plants. This duct plug, deployed from the stack’s landing, provided an efficient and flexible way to maintain the turbine’s condition while minimising costs during the uncertain operational period.

A closer look

Inflatable Duct Cushion

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