TIAC is the process of cooling inlet air into a gas-fired turbine, most often in electric-power generation. The turbine's power-generating capacity is related to the temperature and density of the air being drawn in; the cooler the air, the more power the turbine can produce. Turbine output can be increased up to 30 percent, the companies said, resulting in more power production during peak demand periods and more income for the plant.
"In the TIAC projects, Stellar integrates York chillers in a modular package that includes pumps, cooling towers, electrical, and piping in a prepackaged skid that is shipped to the job complete," explained Bill McAuliffe, York strategic account manager.