American Power News - October 2020

September - October 2020 Issue

PROMOTING STANDBY POWER & COGENERATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS

Issue number 80

LAS VEGAS CASINO DEVELOPMENT A 4 Megawatt microturbine generator has been been supplied by Capstone Turbine Page 10 Key Capture Energy (KCE) has selected Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc. (MHPS) and Powin Energy Corporation (Powin) to build three utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects totaling 200 megawatts (MW) in Texas.

MHPS will provide turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as long-term service support for all direct current (DC) equipment, power conversion systems, and high voltage substations. Powin will provide a fully integrated battery, a battery management system, and long-term service.

Construction on KCE TX 11 (50 MW), KCE TX 12 (100 MW), and KCE TX 23 (50 MW) will begin in the fall of 2020, and the projects will be online before the summer of 2021. KCE has been a first mover in Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) standalone storage. The company's first-half 2021 operating capacity of 229.7 MW of battery storage projects is enhanced by 199 MW of offtake contracts with investment grade counterparties.

MHPS and Powin both have extensive lithium ion energy storage experience and

CLARK UNIVERSITY MASS. GETS NEW GENSET Cummins Power Generation supplied the 2 Mwe QSV91G leanburn gas generator for campus CHP

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together developed a custom solution to meet KCE's technical requirements. It uses lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry (LiFePO4) combined with fast acting controls and power conversion systems selected from key suppliers.

The BESS projects expand all three companies' presence in ERCOT. KCE is currently the second largest operator of stand-alone battery storage projects in Texas, with three operating projects totaling 29.7 MW - all of which Powin contributed to as the battery system integrator. KCE also has a growing pipeline of standalone energy storage projects under development in Texas.

The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group Companies

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have been leading the investment in lower carbon intensive energy technology in Texas, which includes 2 gigawatts (GW) of on-shore wind generation, 1.3 GW of natural gas generation, and the world's largest postcombustion carbon-dioxide capture project. The BESS projects continue Mitsubishi's history of technology-driven partnerships and solutions in the region.

Jeff Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of Key Capture Energy, comments: "As an industry-leading energy storage solution provider, MHPS has a strong history of technological innovation, a proven track record in largescale project management, and strong financial positioning.�

NEW 150, 180 AND 200 KW GENSETS Kohler Co. is launching a trio of new gaseous-fuel gensets for standby power service in industrial, commercial and residential applications

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MTU Mankato generator plant gets $13.9M upgrade Rolls-Royce has announced a $13.9m investment in its Power Systems business unit for the addition of a new research and development building and multiphase expansion of its MTU power generation manufacturing facility in Mankato, Minnesota.

The project is a result of growth in the market – 2019 was a record year for the Mankato facility – and demand for increased product offerings resulting in the need for updated facilities, equipment and processes to safely handle customer requirements. It is also part of the ongoing journey of Power Systems towards the development of sustainable solutions.

The main portion of the Mankato expansion will be the addition of 28,000-sq-ft to the facility’s existing assembly hall, allowing for additional assembly lines, enhanced product testing capabilities and the creation of 20 new manufacturing positions. By expanding one of the existing assembly lines to accommodate the production of high-power MTU gas generator sets, capacity at the plant is expected to increase by an estimated 25%. This will mark the first time these gas generator sets have been produced in the US. “Our MTU plant in Mankato has played a decisive role in our encouraging growth in the Americas. We intend to continue on this successful course by working hard to emerge from the crisis stronger than before,” said Andreas Schell, CEO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

The new R&D center, which will be fully operational this month, will include a dedicated test cell to meet customer-testing requirements for products going into data center applications. The three production test cells in the main facility will be upgraded to meet these same criteria for testing production units.

EPN EV ENT DDIARY IARY POWERGEN International 30th March April 1st, 2021 Florida, USA PG&E cuts power to a million customers Pacific Gas and Electric cut power to nearly 1 million people in Northern and Central California this month amid what forecasters described as the most dangerous fire weather of the season.

The utility institutes “public safety power shutoffs” ahead of certain weather conditions out of concern that a gust of wind could snap off a tree branch or damage a piece of equipment, creating a spark which could ignite dry brush and spread into a wildfire.

By October 25th PG&E had shut off power to more than 900,000 people.

Power was restored within 12 hours after the winds subsided.

PG&E’s equipment has already been blamed for starting some of the worst wildfires in state history, including the 2018 Camp fire, which led to the utility pleading guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter. PG&E has also agreed to pay billions of dollars to settle damage claims stemming from a series of deadly fires sparked by its power lines between 2015 and 2018.

California investigators are looking at its equipment as a possible cause of the Zogg fire which started last month in Shasta County, killing four people. and burning 56,000 acres.

Natural gas generators make up largest share of U.S. electricity generation capacity, says EIA study Based on the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) annual survey of electric generators, natural gas-fired generators accounted for 43% of operating U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2019.

These natural gas-fired generators provided 39% of electricity generation in 2019, more than any other source.

Most of the natural gasfired capacity added in recent decades uses combinedcycle technology, which surpassed coal-fired generators in 2018 to become the technology with the most electricity generating capacity in the United States.

Key echnological improvements have led to improved efficiency of natural gas generators since the mid1980s, when combined-cycle plants began replacing older, less efficient steam turbines.

For steam turbines, boilers combust fuel to generate steam that drives a turbine to generate electricity.

Combustion turbines use a fuel-air mixture to spin a gas turbine. Combined-cycle units, as their name implies, combine these technologies: a fuel-air mixture spins gas turbines to generate electricity, and the excess heat from the gas turbine is used to generate steam for a steam turbine that generates additional electricity.

Every U.S. state, except Vermont and Hawaii, has at least one utility-scale natural gas electric power plant.

Texas, Florida, and California - the three states with the most electricity consumption in 2019 - each of these have more than 35 gigawatts of natural gas-fired capacity.

Originally scheduled for December 8th-10th this has been moved to 30th March - April 1st in Orlando, Florida.

The POWERGEN International exhibition and summit continues to serve as a business and networking hub for 15,000 electricity generators, utilities and solution-providers engaged in power generation.

This show is billed as an ‘immersive and interactive face-to-face Conference & Exhibition event experience’. iPOWERGEN is committed to providing a platform to discuss in-depth challenges faced by all energy stakeholders, reports the event organisers.

POWERGEN’s role is to help these professionals find a path from where the industry is now to where the new emerging and leading trends will take it.

POWERGEN has also announced partnerships with the U.S. ENERGY STORAGE ASSOCIATION (ESA) and a renewed agreement with Electric Generating Systems Association (EGSA) for its 2020 event.

The partnership with ESA will enhance coverage of energy storage and offer ESA members exposure to a broad range of energy education. This includes participation by ESA member companies in POWERGEN's content program.

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‘By 2023 we will deliver batteries that hold a single charge for nine years’ - Dr Nima Goldsarifi, Chief Executive Officer of NDB comments on a nano-diamond battery made of radioactive nuclear waste

A nano-diamond technology made of nuclear waste could hold the key to the environmental implications of the manufacture and disposal of batteries.

Dr Nima Golsharifi, Chief Executive Officer of the US startup NDB, has spoken publicly to FNZ about the technology behind a nanodiamond battery developed by his company which could solve the problem of a drained power source: “This battery has two different merits. One is that it uses nuclear waste and converts it into something good. And the second is that runs for a much longer time than the current batteries.”

He explained the power of the nano-diamond battery comes from radioactive isotopes used in nuclear reactors: “Radioactive isotopes could be extracted with two methods, one is the nuclear waste the other is to manufacture them. Different types of isotopes have different lifetimes.”

Golsharifi claims that he battery’s radioactive core is protected by multiple layers of synthetic diamonds, one of the hardest materials to damage or break.

Dr Nima Golsharifi expanded on the issue: “We use diamonds to collect this charge and secure the battery’s structure from the radiation emitted from the radioactive isotopes.”

Mr Golsharifi said the battery, which could be used for a wide range of application from electronic devices to electric vehicles, will be soon available in the market NDB already has specific applications in mind: “We should be able to have the battery for mobile phones and consumer electronics which will last nine years in about three years from now. We started this project in 2012 and we are now in the process of developing the prototype.”

He said the company could also create batteries for very niche applications which

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offer 28,000 years lifetime for very low power applications that could be found in deep space.

He also admitted that the scientific team had to face various challenges during the development of the battery: “In terms of the components during the early stages, we noticed that access to radioactive isotopes was quite difficult but we managed to overcome it.

“Other challenges were the diamonds as their production is quite expensive and how we ensure the safety of the project.”

Nima Golsharifi, CEO and Co-Founder of NDB, said: “With the NDB battery, we have achieved a massive, groundbreaking, proprietary technological breakthrough of a battery that is emissionfree, lasts thousands of years and only requires access to natural air in order to power devices.”

The company says the development of the first commercial prototype battery is currently underway and will be available later this year.

Radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTGs) have been around for some years. The RTG was invented in 1954 by Mound Laboratories scientists Ken Jordan and John Birden.They have been successfully deployed as power sources in satellites, space probes and even Mars robots.

Safe use of RTGs requires containment of the radioisotopes long after the productive life of the unit. The expense of RTGs tend to limit their mainstream use.

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New York signs radical agreements on renewables

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the largest combined renewable energy solicitations in U.S. history. New York is seeking up to 4,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind and onshore renewable energy capacity to help meet the resource goals established under its 2016 Clean Energy Standard and its 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

The solicitations also contemplate a combined US $400 million in public and private funding to upgrade the state’s port infrastructure in order to accommodate the development of the new offshore wind facilities.

New York’s solicitations not only present an unprecedented market opportunity for offshore wind and other renewable developers, but also for businesses seeking to provide key construction and operations and maintenance products and services to the offshore wind industry.

Gov. Cuomo’s announcement earlier this year formally opened New York’s second offshore wind solicitation, ORECRFP20-1 (OREC RFP), which is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and seeks projects totaling up to 2,500 MW of capacity.

Projects selected in the OREC-RFP will earn indexedbased performance payments for their Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (OREC) representing the environmental attributes associated with one megawatthour (MWh) of electricity generated from offshore wind resources and consumed by retail customers in New York State.

Last year NYSERDA finalized New York’s first two OREC contracts with Equinor US Holdings, Inc., for the 800-MW Empire Wind Project, and with Sunrise Wind LLC, a joint venture of Ørsted A/S and Eversource Energy, for the 880-MW Sunrise Wind Project. NYSERDA expects the average OREC price under those contracts to be $25.14 per MWh, approximately one-third of the all-in development costs for the respective projects.

As part of their proposals, OCREC-RFP requires offshore wind developers to submit a Port Infrastructure Investment Plan (PIIP) which includes at least one of the 11 prequalified New York ports to stage, construct, and manufacture key components, or co-ordinate operations and maintenance activities associated with the project.

Developers’ proposals had to include a description of the proposed long-term use of the port facilities, including how it will compete with other facilities both regionally and globally.

The state is providing up to $100 million in either reimbursable grant funding and up to $100 million in secured financing to assist developers of chosen projects with implementation of their respective PIIPs. The deadline for developers to submit notices of intent to submit a proposal for the OREC-RFP was September 23, 2020, and the proposal deadline is close - October 20, 2020. If fully awarded, New York will have obtained contractual commitments for approximately half of the 9,000 MW of offshore wind capacity it is required to obtain by 2035 under the Clean Energy Standard.

B. Land-Based Renewables RFPs Gov. Cuomo also announced the opening of two solicitations for land-based renewable energy projects by NYSERDA and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), respectively. NYERDA’s solicitation, RECRFP20-1 (RECRFP) seeks onshore, technologically-established renewable projects (such as solar photovoltaic facilities), which may be paired with energy storage, capable of producing a combined 1.6 million MWh or more. Selected projects will receive index-based or fixed-priced payments for their Renewable Energy Certificates (REC), similar to the payments to be made to project developers under the 3

NEWS Long Ridge Energy Terminal partners with New Fortress Energy and GE to transition power plant to Zero-Carbon Hydrogen

Hitachi ABB buys Pioneer Solutions H

itachi ABB Power Grids has bought Pioneer Solutions LLC, a provider headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, a company specilising in front-to-back-office commodities/energy trading and risk management (C/ETRM) solutions.

Pioneer Solutions LLC has been recognised as an industry leader, being named in the top five of Energy Risk’s Software Survey & Rankings for the past seven years.

Claudio Facchin, CEO of Hitachi ABB Power Grids, commented:“The addition of Pioneer Solutions LLC will position us as the partner of choice for customers looking to support a sustainable energy future while managing market risks.”

As a result of this agreement, Hitachi ABB Power Grids will expand its existing Energy Portfolio Management offering for energy market participants who trade, hedge risk and track emission and renewable energy credits for electricity and other commodities.

Massimo Danieli, managing director of Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ grid automation business unit, explains: “C/ETRM systems continue to be critical tools for global energy merchants and traders in western markets, and will be of increasing importance in Asian markets, especially Japan, China and many other rapidly developing economies.”

The foundation for Pioneer Solutions’ software is its financial and regulatory risk management (FARRMS) technology platform that is said to offer customers increased flexibility and lower cost of ownership. Its FARRMS solution can be deployed at the customer site, or hosted in the cloud and delivered over the internet via a ‘software-as-a-service’ (SaaS) model.

Eartlier this year, a parent/partner company, ABB Power Grids, signed a five-year framework contract estimated to be worth around US$100 million with South America’s largest utilities company, Interconexion Electrica S.A. E.S.P. (ISA). ISA currently operates over 62,000 kilometers of power transmission infrastructure with over 7,000 kilometers more under construction. The company also provides services in transportation, information and telecommunications.

“ABB Power Grids is shaping the future of sustainable energy and our purpose is fully aligned with ISA’s goal of ensuring a sustainable power supply in South America and mitigating climate change,” said Claudio Facchin, President ABB Power Grids. “Our pioneering technologies are extending access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, increasing efficiency and competitiveness, whilst paving the way for bulk renewable integration and an interconnected global grid.”

As the largest transmission system operator in South America, ISA is responsible for serving millions of people and businesses with electricity. As such, it’s critical that the power equipment ISA uses is of highest reliability, as this is not just a business but an investment in society, says the company.

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ong Ridge Energy Terminal (“Long Ridge”), located in Hannibal, Ohio, announced plans to transition its 485 MW combined-cycle power plant to run on carbon-free hydrogen. In collaboration with New Fortress Energy (“NFE”) and GE, Long Ridge intends to begin providing carbon-free power to customers as early as next year by blending hydrogen in the gas stream and transition the plant to be capable of burning 100% green hydrogen over the next decade.

With commercial operations planned for November 2021, Long Ridge will be the first purpose-built hydrogen-burning power plant in the United States and the first worldwide to blend hydrogen in a GE H-class gas turbine. The plant utilizes a GE 7HA.02 combustion turbine, which can burn between 15-20% hydrogen by volume in the gas stream initially, with the capability to transition to 100% hydrogen over time. Long Ridge has engaged Black & Veatch to assist with developing plans for the plant integration for hydrogen blending and to ensure safe and reliable industrial practices.

“We are thrilled to work with the Long Ridge and New Fortress Energy teams on this first-ofits kind GE HA-powered project that will drive a cleaner energy future by utilizing hydrogen to ultimately produce carbon-free power,” said Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Gas Power. “As one of the leaders in decarbonization in the gas turbine industry and the OEM with the most fleet experience in using alternative low heating value fuels including hydrogen, we look forward to applying more than 80 years of experience to help Long Ridge achieve its goal of providing reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power to its customers.”

To support a green hydrogen transition, Long Ridge is teaming with NFE’s new division, Zero, which is focused on investing in and deploying emerging hydrogen production technologies to meet zero emissions targets. NFE’s Zero division will support Long Ridge’s carbon-free power transition as it scales up novel technologies that can produce low-cost hydrogen.

“Long Ridge has many advantages in the pursuit of green hydrogen and zero-carbon power and this partnership allows us to get firsthand knowledge and experience blending hydrogen and natural gas in GE turbines,” said Wes Edens, CEO and Chairman of New Fortress Energy.

“Our singular focus has been to identify and support clean technologies that can eventually produce hydrogen at commercially attractive prices. As we continue to make progress in our efforts and advance proof of concept projects, this experience will bring tremendous value.”

“As the cost of carbon free fuels continues to drop, the Long Ridge Energy Terminal is ideally positioned to become a leader in deploying utility-scale green hydrogen solutions and clean energy storage,” said Joe Adams, CEO of Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC. Long Ridge is a subsidiary of FTAI. For initial testing of hydrogen blending, Long Ridge has access to nearby industrial byproduct hydrogen. For the production of green hydrogen with electrolysis, Long Ridge has access to water from the Ohio River. Over time, below ground salt formations can be used for large-scale hydrogen storage.

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MHPS JAC gas turbine technology for renewablehydrogen energy hub

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Tesla, PG&E break ground on major Megapack battery storage system in California T

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) is currently working on a contract to supply two M501JAC power trains for the Intermountain Power Plant (IPP) in Delta, Utah.

This contract is the first time that Advanced Class Gas Turbines in the industry have been specifically designed and purchased as part of a comprehensive plan to sequentially transition in terms of fuels.

The plant has plans to move from coal to natural gas and finally to renewable hydrogen fuel.

The projects effectively creates a roadmap for the global industry to follow.

This transition will start in 2025, when the turbines will be commercially guaranteed capable of using a mix of 30% hydrogen and 70% natural gas fuel.

This fuel mixture will reduce carbon emissions by more than 75% compared to the retiring coal-fired technology.

Between 2025 and 2045,

the hydrogen capability will be systematically increased to 100% renewable hydrogen, enabling carbonfree utility-scale power generation.

The renewed generation facility will be owned by IPA and operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). It will provide 840 MW of reliable energy to the IPA purchasers it serves, including Los Angeles and municipalities in other parts of California and Utah.

The power plant is connected to the Los Angeles power grid by an existing high voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line.

IPA’s contract includes two 1-on-1 M501JAC power trains with gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and auxiliary equipment. MHPS will service the plant under a 20-year long-term service agreement.

MHPS’s installed fleet of JSeries gas turbines has accumulated almost 1 million

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hours of operating experience. IPA will receive MHPS’s newest generation JAC air-cooled dry low NOx combustion system with hydrogen-rich fuel capability.

MHPS gas turbines have more than 3.5 million hours of high-hydrogen operating experience, accumulated over 40 years and across 29 facilities.

The key selection of the new M501JAC power trains expands the MHPS footprint in Millard County, Utah.

Last year MHPS partnered with Magnum Development to announce plans to develop the Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) project adjacent to IPP. The ACES project will use renewable power to produce hydrogen through electrolysis.

The hydrogen will be stored in an underground salt dome at the site, using technology that has been in operation for the past 30 years to supply hydrogen to U.S. refineries in the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Stored renewable hydrogen can provide power when wind and solar availability are limited due to prevailing weather conditions and time of day, as well as provide seasonal energy storage from renewable energy sources.

Dan Eldredge, General Manager of the Intermountain Power Agency said: “Our mission is to provide affordable, reliable power with a future vision of becoming a net-zero carbon energy resource.”

esla Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have begun construction on a joint battery energy storage system (BESS) at Moss Landing in Monterey County, California. Once complete, the system’s 235 Tesla Megapack battery units will provide 730 megawatt hours (MWh) of solar and windgenerated energy to assist with periods of high consumer demand. Groundbreaking took place on July 21st, 2020, and the project is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2021.

The Moss Landing Megapack system represents another landmark step towards Tesla’s clean energy mission. As one of the largest lithium-ion battery energy storage systems in the world, the Monterey County BESS is set to both improve the reliability of the consumer electric grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels for energy production. As an added benefit, it’s estimated to save PG&E about $100 million dollars over the twenty-year lifespan of the station.

“Battery energy storage plays an integral role in enhancing overall electric grid efficiency and reliability, integrating renewable resources while reducing reliance on fossil fuel generation,” explained Fong Wan, senior vice president of Energy Policy and Procurement at PG&E. “It can serve as an alternative to more expensive, traditional wires solutions, resulting in lower overall costs for our customers.”

On the consumer level, the combined Tesla Megapacks will be able to serve about 750 households per megawatt stored for about four hours at a time at a rate of 182.5 MW. Tesla and PG&E also have an expansion option in their agreement to bring the system up to 1.1 GWh. As described on Tesla’s official Megapack webpage, this size system is “enough to power every home in San Francisco for 6 hours.”

The California BESS is not Tesla’s only battery project in play. A facility in Southern Australia currently provides 129 MWh with 640 Powerpacks (the older sibling of the Megapack), and a 20 MWh project in Alberta, Canada charged by wind power was announced in June this year.

Additionally, work has started on a new 800 MWh project between Tesla Energy and firms Switch and Capital Dynamics in Nevada.

The Monterey Bay Tesla Megapack System was first approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in 2018, and the Monterey County Planning commission provided unanimous approval in February 2020. The full set of batteries will span 4.5 acres within PG&E’s facility on 33 concrete slabs. Its official name is Elkhorn Battery Energy Storage Facility.

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DISTRICT HEATING

Package boilers supplied for municipal heating in Canada Babcock & Wilcox has announced today that its B&W Thermal segment will design, manufacture and supply two package boilers to Creative Energy for district heating in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The contract is valued at more than $4 million, reports APN.

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he two B&W FM model water-tube package boilers, designed to fire natural gas or fuel oil, will be manufactured in the company’s Monterrey, Mexico, facility.

“B&W Thermal offers a broad portfolio of package boilers which are designed to provide dependable performance for a wide range of uses – from industry and manufacturing, to health care and municipal heating applications,” said B&W Chief Operating Office r Jimmy Morgan.

“B&W Thermal’s many decades of ingenuity and experience have made our package boilers the preferred choice for thousands of customers, and we thank Creative Energy for choosing B&W for this project.”

Creative Energy is one of the largest district energy companies in North America.

Its 280-megawatt plant in downtown Vancouver provides heating and domestic hot water to 215 buildings through a 15kilometer network of underground pipelines.

“Creative Energy has a 50-year history of providing reliable service to customers,” said Creative Energy President & Chief Executive Officer, Krishnan Iyer.

“The addition of these B&W boilers to our downtown system will further improve efficiency and provide redundancy to the planned installation of low carbon energy generation in the near term.”

Engineering f or the boilers is underway and delivery is scheduled for Spring 2021.

With more than 5,000 units and 150 years of experience, B&W Thermal's water-tube package and industrial boilers are engineered to meet unique capacity, space, fuel, emissions, transportation, installation

“B&W Thermal offers a broad portfolio of package boilers which are designed to provide dependable performance for a wide range of uses from industry to health care and municipal heating applications” - Jimmy Morgan, B&W Chief Operating Officer

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They offer reliable power with low emissions, low auxiliary power requirements, simple operation, low maintena nce and can be tailored for a variety of fuel options.

Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets.

Babcock & Wilcox Thermal designs, manufactures and erects steam generation equipment, aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance and field services for plants in the power gen eration, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. B&W has an extensive global base of installed equipment for utilities and general industrial applications including refining, petrochemical, food processing, metals and more. www.babcock.com.

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Californian dream: Renewable energy and the continuity conundrum This summer, California’s challenges with power continuity were thrust into the media, when a prolonged heatwave and high demand for air conditioning left the grid struggling to maintain a constant supply of electricity across the state.

With a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045, the ensuing rolling blackouts have forced the state to confront difficult questions. Here, Paul Brickman from Crestchic Loadbanks explores the vital role of backup power in ensuring continuity in supply as the world transitions to greener forms of energy.

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n August 14th, 2020, at the peak of the heatwave, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) declared a state-wide Stage 2 Emergency, announcing that excessive heat had driven up electricity use and put a strain on the grid.

After a natural gas unit tripped offline, the ISO issued a Stage 3 Electrical Emergency, implementing rolling blackouts in order to achieve overall grid reliability - a strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of uncontrolled blackouts.

As well as causing a strain on demand, the extreme heat and increased reliance on air conditioning put additional stress on generators.

An article in Bloomberg Green stated that California grid operators cited the failure of a 500-megawatt generator, which tripped offline unexpectedly during peak demand hours on a Friday, as well as a 750-megawa tt unit which was out of service and didn’t return until after the peak hit.

If only both had been in service, a

spokesperson was quoted as saying, then the grid operators wouldn’t have had to call for outages.

For Pau Brickman, the situation in California highlights the fact that renewables bring with them a certain level of risk. Paul explains: “For many years now, California, like many other states, cit ies and countries, has been committed to moving towards a greener future. It currently gets around 1/3 of its power from solar, wind and other renewable sources, with a push to increase this percentage hugely in the coming years.

While the aim is commendable, the reality is that the transition could mean a fragile and less reliable electricity supply for years to come.”

As experts in the manufacture and supply of load bank technology - which is used to test and maintain back-up generators Crestchic has seen an uptick in demand for backup generators, which are vital standby power sources for applications that use renewables. However, explains Paul, citing the recent generator failure which contributed

“The deadly combination of ageing wooden poles, high winds and dry vegetation is a risk that the state is only too aware of, aging power infrastructure also brings with it a risk of increased downtime.”

- Paul Brickman, Crestchic Load Banks

to this month’s blackouts across the state of California, generators need to be 100% reliable, or they’re not worth having.

“The real issue here is reliability” Paul explains. “When the sun sets, solar output plummets and the warm evenings mean demand remains high, there is a discrepancy between supply and demand. The fragility and fluctuating supply of renewables creates a dependence on reliable backup.”

Balancing supply and demand for variable sources of power is a known issue. Wind farms, solar plants and renewable energy facilities all use generators as a reliable source of backup power - for when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine.

Paul continues: “It’s widely established that having backup power is critical.

Wherever there is standby power, there is also a need for a load. By testing and maintaining the system using a resistive reactive load bank, users can get a clear picture of how well an entire system will withstand changes in load patterns while experiencing the level of power that would typically be encountered.”

Yet the issue in California isn’t confined to their use of renewables. The investment in green power has inevitably resulted in an under-investment in traditional power sources, leading to aging infrastructure.

While the deadly combination of ageing wooden poles, high winds a nd dry vegetation is a risk that the state is only too aware of, aging power infrastructure also brings with it a risk of increased downtime, making access to reliable back-up generation and testing of equipment even more important.

Paul concludes “The increase in renewable energy generation brings with it a risk of fluctuations, which has undoubtedly led to more sites wanting generators. However, simply having them on site isn’t enough. The only way to guarantee the reliability of backup gensets is to test them often. Test them properly. Test them with a load bank. Failing to do so is a sure route to unplanned downtime.”

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Turbine for 4MW turbine casino project in Las Vegas Capstone Turbine Corporation, a leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, has that it secured a 4­megawatt energy efficiency order for a major casino development on the Las Vegas strip. Cal Microturbine, Capstone's exclusive distributor in California, Hawaii and Nevada, and non­exclusive in Washington and Oregon, secured the order, which is expected to be commissioned in the summer of 2021. ew microturbine gross product orders were approximately US$9.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 ending September 30, 2020, compared to US$5.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 ending June 30, 2020. This represents a 73% improvement in bookings as the business continues to rebound after the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

"The economic recovery started early in the quarter with the European energy efficiency markets, and expanded to the U.S. in mid-September," said Darren Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Turbine.

The microturbine array will be installed in an energy efficiency or combined heat and power (CHP) application resulting in increased efficiency, helping the tech-forward integrated resort achieve sustainability and

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energy efficiency goals.

Four high-pressure natural gas-fueled C1000 Signature Series microturbines will provide prime baseload power to the resort and hot water to offset boiler use for the onsite central plant.

The grid connect units will also run as a supplement to diesel back-up generators, using clean natural gas to reduce diesel fuel use and extend the diesel fuel tank run time.

The innovative hotel developer selected Capstone microturbines for their exceptional availability, redundancy, and turn-down.

The modular 4 MW microturbine design consists of 20 turbine ‘modules' designed to keep the system running at high efficiency during partial load conditions.

The design is complemented by a Capstone Logic Controller (CLC) that provides a single control interface for the array and advanced dispatch options,

“Hotels and casinos are ideal candidates for Capstone's innovative microturbine technology.

These facilities tend to operate around the clock year­ round and often have significant thermal and electric loads that can be met with CHP technology.”

including a clean back-up power supplement.

Many customers are seeing the value in using natural gas CHP as a back-up source, or supplement, to provide an alternative to limited liquid fuel run time, dirty diesel emissions and to reduce the risk of missed fuel deliveries.

The 20-module design allows the 4 MW array to achieve maximum CHP efficiency at as low as 5% power, enabling the system to precisely follow facility thermal energy heating needs.

"Cal Microturbine continues to see growth in the multiple MW market. Capstone's modular design provides exceptional reliability, turn-down performance, and operations flexibility," said Marc Rouse, Vice President of Sales for Cal Microturbine. "The addition of the Capstone Logic Controller provides complete automated system control that protects against expensive local utility demand changes," added Mr. Rouse.

Hotels and casinos are ideal candidates for Capstone's innovative microturbines. These facilities tend to operate around-the-clock year-round and often have significant thermal and electric loads that can be met with CHP technologies.

Capstone microturbines have the ability to generate low-cost clean and green electricity and thermal energy on-site at the source while generating one-tenth the emissions of an internal combustion engine.

Ryan Brown, Managing Partner, Cal Microturbine, commented: "Cal Microturbine is pleased to significantly increase Capstone's footprint in the West Coast hospitality market with this latest 4 MW energy efficiency order. This resort installation in Nevada will provide a high visibility CHP integrated solution which can help educate local area hotel & resort operators on the operational cost savings which Capstone powered CHP can provide," . www.capstoneturbine.com OCTOBER 2020 AMERICAN POWER NEWS

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University increases resiliency with lean-burn cogeneration solution When Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, needed to replace its aging generator to power and heat the campus in a cogeneration application, it not only got an upgrade in efficiency and power density, but the excess power produced by the QSV91G gas generator unit is exported to the National Grid, offering significant cost savings. Cummins Power Generation supplied the 2 MWe QSV91G lean-burn gas generator to power and heat the entire campus through the existing distribution system.

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ummins Power Generation supplied the two MWe QSV91G lean-burn gas generators for Clark University in Massachusetts to power and heat the entire campus through the existing distribution system.

Clark University is a private research educational institution founded in 1887, in Worcester, Massachusetts. The university is recognized for its degrees in psychology, geography, physics, biology and entrepreneurs hip. It is also recognized as one of the top national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

For some time the university had needed to replace and upgrade its 1.8 MWe slow speed generator unit, which had been operating on a cogeneration application for 32 years.

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The site required reliable and compact gas generators able to fit into the existing allocated space, while being able to run continuously on a 24/7 basis in grid parallel mode.

Additionally, the university required the new gas generator to be fully compliant with the latest EPA/MADEP emissions limitations, offering lower emissions and significant environmental benefits through the thermal recovery.

Once the bhe bidding process was over, Cummins Power Generation was selected to complete the project’s installation due to the various operational options offered, the generator’s availability and cogeneration capabilities, as well as the better lead time.

The QSV91G gas generator which was

“The installation process was a challenge because of time constraints to complete the project for the eligibility of receiving the utility incentives.

Cummins Power Generation team was professional throughout the entire process.”

installed is equipped with Cummins PowerCommand® controls so the customer can remotely monitor the generator’s performance, reducing labor and maintenance costs.

The performance and efficiency from the QSV91G gas generator was backed up by the ‘exceptional suppo rt from the Cummins team.

“The installation process was a challenge because of time constraints to complete the project for the eligibility of receiving the utility incentives,” said Mark Leahy, Utility Power Plant Engineer.

“Cummins Power Generation team was professional throughout the entire process from the installation through start-up and commissioning of the system to normal operations.”

The QSV91G ga s generator’s increased power density covered the university’s yearly electrical and thermal energy requirements while excess power produced was exported to the National Grid, offering significant cost savings for Clark University.

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The engine exhaust passed through an external steam boiler to produce 100 psi of steam which was utilized by the university campus.

The second path of thermal recovery was achieved in the form of hot water. The heated engine jacket water passed through a plate and frame heat exchanger supplementing hot water to fulfil all needs on campus.

The limited space availability on the premises brought some addition al challenges during the installation process. Cummins Power Generation technical specialists managed to resolve all challenges; ensuring the air quality and noise level requirements were met during the generator’s operation.

About the QSV91 series engine Cummins® lean burn gas generator sets are fully integrated power generation systems utilizing state of the art technology that results in optimum performa nce and efficient use of fuel for standby and continuous duty, CHP and peaking applications.

Special features of the QSV91 include: * Cummins® heavy-duty engine – Rugged 4cycle lean burn gas combustion engine utilizing full authority electronic engine management and monitoring. * Exhaust emissions – Lean burn technology provides exhaust emissions levels as low as 250 mg/Nm3 (0.5 g/hp-hr) NOx.

* Fuel Flexibil ity - Ability to run on natural gas as well as alternative gaseous fuels with lower BTU properties and varying Methane Numbers (MN). * Permanent magnet generator (PMG) – offers enhanced motor starting and fault clearing short circuit capability. * Alternator – several alternator sizes offer selectable voltage and temperature rise with low reactance 2/3 pitch windings; low waveform distortion with non-linea r loads, fault clearing shortcircuit capability, class F or H insulation, bearing and stator RTDs and anti-condensation heater. * Mechanically-strengthened for use on utility paralleling with unreliable grid. * Control system – The PowerCommand 3.3 generator set control is standard equipment and provides total genset system integration including full paralleling capability in grid or load share mode.

It als o provides precise frequency and voltage regulation, alarm and status message display, AmpSentry™ protection, output metering, autoshutdown at fault detection and a user interface panel installed onto the genset. * Optional grid code compliant controls systems and remote operator panels are also available on select models. * Cooling system – the generator set is equipped with the capability of interfacin g

“The university required the new gas generator to be fully compliant with the latest EPA/MADEP emissions limitations, offering lower emissions and significant environmental benefits.” with a remote radiator or heat exchange. * Warranty and service – backed by a comprehensive warranty and worldwide distributor network which can provide all levels of service from replacements parts to performance guarantee programs. * Base load (continuous) power (COP) - the QSV91 series engine can supply power continuously to a constant load up to the full output rating for unlimited hours. This is equiv alent to Continuous Power in accordance with ISO 8528, ISO 3046, AS2789, DIN 6271, and BS 5514. * PowerCommand® digital paralleling controls from Cummins Power Generation these provide more functionality and robust controls than any other paralleling system available today. From digital control of generator startup, synchronization and no-break power transitions to diagnostics. www.cummins.com

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The first JAC gas turbines to be manufactured and installed in North America Last month Mitsubishi Power shipped the first JAC gas turbine manufactured in America to J-POWER USA Development Co. Ltd. (J-POWER USA) for its 1,200 MW Jackson Generation project in Elwood, Illinois. This project supports the state’s commitment to renewable energy by providing efficient, flexible generation which complements additional wind and solar energy and reduces Illinois’ dependence on coal-fired generation, reports APN.

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itsubishi Power ‘s Savannah Machinery Works has already completed one M501JAC gas turbine. This is the first of two which Mitsubishi Power’s is manufacturing for the project in Illinois and will be the first M501JAC installed in North America.

The Jackson Generation project’s combined-cycle power plant will be dispatched into the PJM regional transmission organization. It will help modernize and diversi fy Illinois’ power grid while generating enough electricity to power 1.2 million homes.

When the plant enters commercial service in 2022, it will be one of the world’s most fuelefficient natural gas power plants, offering among the lowest carbon emissions of any combined-cycle plant.

The project will produce 65% less carbon dioxide than a legacy coal-fired power plant.

Because the plant is designed to en able more uptake of renewable power, the carbon reduction will be even greater when the plant is combined with renewables.

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The plant will be able to cycle quickly to meet fluctuating energy demands. It also will incorporate best available control technology to minimize emissions.

The JAC gas turbine’s fuel flexibility - an integral part of Mitsubishi Power’s J-Series combustion system - will enable the pla nt to use locally available fuel with higher ethane content, significantly improving project economics.

The fuel flexibility combined with high efficiency will ultimately reduce electricity cost for consumers.

“J-POWER USA will proudly take delivery of the very first JAC gas turbines to be manufactured and installed in North America,” said Mark Condon, President and CEO of JPOWER USA. He continues: “J-PO WER USA’s landmark Jackson Generation project will provide reliable, environmentally-responsible electricity using proven technology from a global leader. Mitsubishi Power will meet our goals with gas turbines that are fast, flexible and fuel efficient.”

“Introduced nearly a decade ago, the J-Series gas turbines, are Mitsubishi Power’s largest and most advanced type, deliver a combination of 99.6% reliability and greater than 64% efficiency.

The fleet has logged more than 1 million operating hours.”

Introduced nearly a decade ago, the J-Series gas turbines, which are Mitsubishi Power’s largest and most advanced, deliver an unmatched combination of 99.6 % reliability and greater than 64% efficiency.

The fleet has logged more than 1 million operating hours globally.

The original steam-cooled M501J design was upgraded with an enhanced air-cooled configuration in 2015.

Since then, the JAC has logged more than 20,000 operating hours and 1100 starts, and has been verified at Mitsubishi Power’s gridconnected T-Point 2 facility in Japan.

Mitsubishi Power’s rigorous verification process ensures high reliability both during start-up and once the turbine enters commercial service.

In July 2019 when Mitsubishi Power announced J-POWER USA’s order for two 1-on-1 M501JAC power trains, they were the 62nd and 63rd J-Series gas turbines ordered globally. Today, 81 J-Series gas turbines have been ordered in nine countries.

Like its twin, the second turbine for JPOWER USA’s Jackson Generation plant is being manufactured at Mitsubishi Power’s Savannah Machinery Works.

The world-class facility opened in 2010 and today manufactures key gas turbine parts, provides complete steam turbine services, and manufactures advanced fuelefficient gas turbines. The facility employs more than 180 people.

“Shipping the first M501JAC manufactured in America for the J-POWER USA project i n America’s heartland is a significant milestone,” said Paul Browning, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Americas.

“Our highly trained team of professionals in Savannah is yet another reason Mitsubishi Power is a world leader in the electric power sector.

He said: “Not only will our turbines enable Jackson Generation to provide efficient, reliable and environmentally responsible electricity to consum ers, but they also will help the plant support deployment of even more renewable energy resources.”. power.mhi.com OCTOBER 2020 AMERICAN POwER NEwS

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Two Jenbacher JMC 420s for Feyan & Zylstra wastewater project The Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department operates the water resource recovery facility to keep all untreated sewage out of the Grand River in Michigan.

Todaty, the plant collects and treats an average of 40 million gallons of wastewater a day, using state-of-the-art technology in order to process the wastewater in the most sustainable way possible. Clarke Energy recently supplied two INNIO Jenbacher JMC420 engines to the site.

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he Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department plant is not a utility - it was decided it would not be able to raise much of a profit by selling excess biodigester electricity back to the market.

Instead, the decision was made to install and run reciprocating internal combustion engines on natural gas and build a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant.

Clarke Energy supplied two INNIO Jenbacher JMC420 engi nes to Feyen & Zylstra which give a total heat output of 5,683 MBTU/hr.

The natural gas-fueled CHP system provides heat to the digesters and produces electricity for the wastewater treatment facilities. It also enhances the city’s resiliency as it can operate in island mode during grid outages.

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The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Manager commented: “Our wastewater division had predicted that it w ould need to adjust its operations to treat a growing stream of highly concentrated food waste from Founders Brewing Company, Coca-Cola, Amway and SET Environmental.

The City of Grand Rapids decided building a biodigester was the best option.”

Based on the proven design concepts of Jenbacher Type 3 and Type 6 engines, Type 4 gas engines are characterized by high power density and outstanding efficiency.

Enh anced control and monitoring provide easy maintenance capabilities, as well as excellent reliability and availability.

Jenbacher Type 4 engines have the same design, emissions control, and waste gas-toenergy capabilities as their Type 2 and Type 3 counterparts, plus high power density and

“Clarke Energy supplied two INNIO Jenbacher JMC420 engines to Feyen & Zylstra which give a total heat output of 5,683 MBTU/hr. The natural gasfueled CHP system provides heat to the digesters and produces electricity for the wastewater.”

outstanding efficiency in their power range.

A high-power turbocharger allows optimal operation at higher air intake temperature and altitude.

The four-valve cylinder head features enhanced swirl and channel geometry using advanced calculation and simulation methods, resulting in optimal cooling and combustion conditions.

The Type 4’s crack connecting rod reduces bearing wear and is easy to maintain.

Benefits of the system The benefits of using a Jenabacher engine as part of a wastewater cogeneration system include the fol lowing: * Waste gas becomes a cleaner energy source * Reduce tariffs by using renewable energy * Carbon credits can be earned through methane reduction * The system yields as much as 90% efficiency for CHP systems * Yield up to 42-43% electrical efficiency using waste gas * Profit from selling excess power to the public utility grid * Take advantage of flexible contractual service agreements Facilitate easy mob ility and adjust to changing needs with low-weight containerized units * Operate smoothly even with fluctuations in gas composition and pressure as well as low heating value www.clarke-energy.com OCTOBER 2020 AMERICAN POwER NEwS

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W.R. Grace depends on cogeneration to offset energy costs The W.R. Grace & Co. Curtis Bay facility in South Baltimore, Maryland produces catalysts and silicas used to make anything from pharmaceuticals to toothpaste, gasoline, and bottles and cans. Operating 24/7, the facility’s electrical demand, electrical consumption, and natural gas usage varies by month. To meet its varying power demand, the Curtis Bay plant receives electricity and natural gas from Baltimore Gas & Electric, with an average load of 12 MW.

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nreliable power due to aging infrastructure is an ongoing challenge for the facility.

“Loss of power is a big issue on this site - it shuts down basically all of our production, and if we’re not producing product, we’re not making money,” says project manager Richard Martin.

As a result, W.R. Grace commissioned a combined heat and power (CHP) plant that includes two Cat® 3520H generator sets equipped with o xidation catalysts and selective catalytic reduction systems to meet stringent environmental criteria.

Combined, the generator sets produce about 5 MW of electric power, offsetting about 40 percent of the plant’s annual power consumption. The CHP system also recovers heat to use in its manufacturing process.

The Curtis Bay plant has experienced numerous benefits from its CHP system, including an estima ted $1.2 million in annual energy savings, increased reliability, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

“The CHP system is a key tool for our plant to remain competitive, reduce our GHG emissions, and improve our long-term sustainability goals,” says Martin.

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To meet its power demand, Curtis Bay plant uses both electricity and natural gas supplied by Baltimore Gas & Electric (BG&E). The plant has a 14.7 MW p eak demand - but has an average load of 12 MW - and uses approximately 94,430,830 kWh/year.

Curtis Bay uses natural gas to directly supply process load and also supply boilers used for steam and hot water throughout the facility.

In late 2016, Grace began the planning process to install a combined heat and power (CHP) project, subcontracting both the design and construction of the CHP plant.

Ultimately, the plant was commissioned in November 2019, and includes two Cat® 3520H generator sets supplied by Cat dealer Carter Power Systems which are located in a fit-for-purpose building.

Each engine is equipped with an oxidation catalyst and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to meet stringent environmental criteria.

“We consume an average of about 12MW of power, with redundant distribution from what we call our horseshoe,” Martin says. “It’s our main feeding facility

“W.R. Grace installed a combined heat and power (CHP) plant which includes two Cat® 3520H generator sets equipped with oxidation catalysts and selective catalytic reduction systems to meet stringent criteria.”

where the power from the utility enters the site. So, we were looking to offset some of that power and reduce our operating costs by utiliSing cogeneration with the Cat gensets.”

Combined, the two generator sets produce about 5 MW of electric power, offsetting about 40% of the plant’s annual power consumption.

The heat recovery system was designed to receive 450 gpm of city water at temperatures varying from 47°F in the winter to 70°F in the summer, and deliver hot water at about 130°F to the plant instead of heating it with steam.

The water flows through two heat exchangers in series, with the first exchanger pulling heat from the first-stage aftercooler; and the second exchanger pulling heat from the jacket water,lube oil cooler, second-stage intercoo ler, and exhaust heat.

The hot water is stored in 10,000-gallon insulated tank and used in a process stream.

“We recognized the advantage of recovering heat that we can use in a wash media in our manufacturing process,” Martin reports.

“We previously heated up the water using the onsite steam boilers, but now we can use the hot water generated from our CHP system to offset much of that load.”

He concludes: “The CHP system is a key tool for our plant to remain competitive, reduce our GHG emissions, and improve our long-term sustainability goals.” www.cat.com OCTOBER 2020 AMERICAN POwER NEwS

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Launch of 150-, 180- and 200-kW gas-powered generators in the US Kohler Co. is launching three new 60Hz and 50Hz gaseousfuel generator sets providing emergency standby power for industrial, light commercial, and residential applications.

The new 150-, 180- and 200-kW generators provide maximum performance in a compact package, a differentiating feature that is frequently requested by specifiers. The KG150, KG180 and KG200 units are EPAcertified and powered by a newly-designed V-8.

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he KG150, KG180 and KG200 units from the company are EPA-certified and powered by a newly-designed 10.3 liter, V-8 KOHLER engine with the ability to run on natural gas, propane, and dual fuel.

Designed to be a much smaller and lighter engine package, upgrades to the engine include a KOHLER-designed intake manifold, exhaust system and oil thermostat assembly; front end accessory drive with a decoupled fan a llowing for different speeds of the fan and water pump; and a one-piece flywheel.

“This project supports the strategic objective to have the same KOHLER-branded engines in all KOHLER generators to support a single platform making it easier for the customer and KOHLER in terms of common parts and efficiency,” said Amy Haese, associate product manager for KOHLER industrial generators.

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flexibility to select the appropriate gas fuel source for a specific application including natural gas (primary) and LP (secondary), and feature a dual fuel option with a patentpending fuel reset box.

This dual fuel s ystem enables the generator to switch automatically from natural gas to LP, and when sensing that LP is low it reverts back to natural gas.

There is also a switch on the reset box that allows users to switch from one fuel to the other manually without operation disruption.

For ease of installation, a fuel inlet connection is provided on the skid wall along with an oil drain connection.

Each of the KG gene rators feature KOHLER Fast Response excitation systems that deliver excellent voltage response and short-circuit capability using rare-earth, permanent magnet-excited alternators.

All functions of both the engine and generator are managed through two digital controllers designed and built by KOHLER. Users have their choice of controllers including the APM402 and APM603. Both of these options offer precise voltage

“The generators are available as open or closed units and can be specified with KOHLERdesigned soundattenuated enclosures with rear louvers. The durable aluminum enclosures are also hurricanerated and meet the most stringent testing.”

regulation, a digital display and menu control for easy access to local data, seamless remote communication through standard protocol including support for remote annunciation, and building management system integration.

The newer APM 603 provides enhanced performance and monitoring features such as (+/.25%) voltage regulation, dual fuel control, expanded inputs and outputs, a larger seven-inch displ ay, and the ability to parallel as many as eight generator sets.

The generators are available as open or closed units and can be specified with KOHLER-designed sound-attenuated enclosures with rear louvers. The durable aluminum enclosures are also hurricanerated and meet the most stringent and widely recognized Testing Application Standards (TAS) within the Florida Building Code for wind load and projecti le impact. The enclosure’s design features an optimized intake baffle for better airflow and acoustics, and package options such as enclosure heater, damper actuators and LED and AC/DC lights.

“Our new gas generators are fullyintegrated units, where KOHLER provides one-source responsibility for the generating system and accessories – including fast, easy access to our genuine aftermarket parts and service, ” said Haese.

The 150KG, 180KG and 200KG generators are now exclusively available through KOHLER’s extensive network of dealers/distributors throughout the United States. A Distributor Locator can be found online at the following website: https://kohlerpower.com/en/generators/ industrial/distributor-locator.

A global force in power solutions since 1920, KOHLER manufactures complete power systems, including g enerators (portable, marine, residential, commercial, and industrial), automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and energy-management applications all around the world. www.KOHLERPower.com OCTOBER 2020 AMERICAN POwER NEwS

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rpm

g g g g g g g g g g g g g g

1,500 1,800 1,500 1,800 1,500 1,800 1,500 1,800 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

Pel 330 335 625 633 834 848 1,063 1,060 844 1,131 1,415 1,820 2,433 3,041

Pth 358 406 731 808 988 1,079 1,190 1,313 892 1,194 1,492 1,792 2,399 3,020

Ratings natural gas standard, NOx ≤ 500 mg/ m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.

AMPS SECTION LCM ENVIRONMENTAL (CRAGGS ENVIRONMENTAL LTD) Paul Rava - Operations Director: T: 0808 164 4570 M: 0786 7551 898 info@lcmenvironmental.com LCM Environmental part of Craggs Environmental Ltd provides commercial and public sector customers with a range of fuel and tank management services to minimise the risks associated with using and storing large volumes of fuel.

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Perkins Engines Company Limited

Peterborough PE1 5FQ Contact name:- Simon Gray Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000 Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers of off-highway diesel and gas engines, offering dependable cost-effective power up to 2500 kVA in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.

Phone: 00 44 (0) 1993 866366 Email: sales@hydac.co.uk HYDAC Technology Ltd. was founded over 35 years ago and is a subsidiary of the German HYDAC Group. Since the company’s foundation in 1976, it has steadily grown and now has its own network of distributor service companies within the UK and Ireland, as well as its own design and manufacturing facilities in Witney and Charlbury in Oxfordshire. The company employs over 120 people within the UK and Ireland Optimum Power Services T: 0800 231 5758 E: sales@optimumpowerservices.com Optimum Power Services are internationally recognised as one of the top critical power rental companies and operate throughout the UK and Europe on a regular basis as well as supporting projects further afield. OPS supply rental load banks, generators and UPS’ and provide a full turnkey support package providing clients with the equipment, the expertise and the solutions to enable the critical power industry to perform as effectively as possible.

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Freq.

M06-G/B T0D41 g 50 M06-G/B TID41 g 50 M06-G/B T2D41 g 50 M08-G/B TID41 g 50 M08-G/B T2D41 g 50 M12-G/B TID41 g 50 M12-G/B T2D41 g 50 M06-G/B T0D41 g 60 M06-G/B TID41 g 60 M06-G/B T2D41 g 60 M08-G/B TID41 g 60 M08-G/B T2D41 g 60 M12-G/B TID41 g 60 M12-G/B T2D41 g 60 RSE engines for LPG M06-PT0D41 g 50 M06-PTID41 g 50 M06-PT2D41 g 50 M08-PTID41 g 50 M08-PT2D41 g 50 M12-PTID41 g 50 M12-PT2D41 g 50 M06-PT0D41 g 60 M06-PTID41 g 60 M06-PT2D41 g 60 M08-PTID41 g 60 M08-PT2D41 g 60 M12-PTID41 g 60 M12-PT2D41 g 60 RSE engines for Woodgas M06-HT2D41 g 50 M08-HT2D41 g 50 M12-HT2D41 g 50 M06-HT2D41 g 60 M08-HT2D41 g 60 M12-HT2D41 g 60

Electric output 140 kW 200 kW 250 kW 260 kW 333 kW 400 kW 500 kW 150 kW 210 kW 250 kW 280 kW 333 kW 420 kW 500 kW 115 kW 173 kW 205 kW 233 kW 260 kW 350 kW 450 kW 130 kW 173 kW 205 kW 233 kW 260 kW 350kW 450 kW 122 kW 166 kW 250 kW 140 kW 180 kW 275 kW

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56743 Mendig, Germany T +49 2652 9351810 F +49 2652 9351822 info@rschmitt-enertec.com www.rschmitt-enertec.com Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW. RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas

SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden Tel +468553 81000 Fax +468553 898 12 E-mail engines@scania.com Web www.scania.com UK Contact – Mark Swindell Scania GB Ltd Tel +44 1908 329386 E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com Diesel & Gas engines for power generation Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor) Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications, superior quality and reliability, offering exceptionally low fuel consumption.

All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V. Alternative fuels Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540

Model Spec RPM kWm kVA 85 TAD530GE Diesel 15002) 75 100 TAD531GE Diesel 15002) 88 130 TAD532GE Diesel 15002) 113 15002) 76 86 TAD550GE1) Diesel 15002) 89 101 TAD551GE1) Diesel 130 TAD730GE Diesel 15002) 113 2) 152 TAD731GE Diesel 1500 132 186 TAD732GE Diesel 15002) 162 201 TAD733GE Diesel 15002) 175 TAD734GE Diesel 15002) 213 245 15002) 114 131 TAD750GE1) Diesel 15002) 13 152 TAD751GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182 TAD752GE1) Diesel 1) 2) 1500 173 199 TAD753GE Diesel TAD754GE1) Diesel 15002) 217 250 TAD940GE Diesel 15002) 241 277 TAD941GE Diesel 15002) 280 326 TAD1341GE Diesel 15002) 271 315 TAD1342GE Diesel 15002) 303 352 TAD1343GE Diesel 15002) 325 378 TAD1344GE Diesel 15002) 354 412 TAD1345GE Diesel 15002) 388 451 15002) 279 324 TAD1351GE1) Diesel 15002) 314 365 TAD1352GE1) Diesel 15002) 328 381 TAD1354GE1) Diesel 15002) 355 413 TAD1355GE1) Diesel TAD1640GE Diesel 15002) 392 461 TAD1641GE Diesel 15002) 430 505 TAD1642GE Diesel 15002) 503 591 TWD1643GE Diesel 15002) 536 630 TAD1650GE1) Diesel 15002) 393 462 15002) 430 505 TAD1651GE1) Diesel Engines are also available for1800rpm/60Hz

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