CANCER HOSPITAL IN SPAIN BUYS NEW 2,500KVA GENSET

AGE TM2500 aeroderivative gas turbine has been shipped to Ukraine from Arizona, USA, on a Ukrainian Antonov cargo plane to help support emergency power needs in the country. The portable turbine was purchased by USAID, the United States government’s humanitarian and foreign aid agency, to help Ukraine restore power where it is needed most.

“GE is uniquely positioned to be able to support Ukraine in their infrastructure rebuilding efforts, and our mobile aero technology has a proven track record for emergency power response situations due to its mobility, reliability, and flexibility,” says Aman Joshi, the general manager of GE’s aeroderivatives business at GE Gas Power, which is part of GE Vernova. The arrangement with USAID, he adds, “is really symbolic of the kind of support GE can provide to countries that are in need of urgent power infrastructure.”

In simple terms, the TM2500 is a giant, mobile gas generator - a power plant on wheels, Joshi says. The TM basge stands for “trailer-mounted.” Whereas building a new plant takes one to four years, the approximately 28-megawatt machine, capable of powering the equivalent of more than 100,000 homes in Ukraine, can be trucked to a location and attached to a damaged power plant, or hooked directly into the electrical grid, within a few weeks.

Based on the technology behind GE’s CF6 jet engine - which powers the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A310, among others - the aeroderivative turbine delivers with the speed and efficiency of an airplane.

Once in place, it can power up and shut down in just five minutes, providing emergency responsiveness and reducing fuel waste. And where fuel is limited, the TM2500 offers a range of possibilities: It can run on natural gas or diesel, as well as sustainable aviation fuel blends. In addition, the TM2500 is hydrogen capable, with the ability to burn up to an 85% H2 blend, ensuring a pathway to help utilities and other stakeholders to reduce their carbon emissions.

“In 20-plus years on the marketplace, more than 300 units have been put to use in about 30 countries worldwide, totalling over 6 million hours of operating experience,” says Midhat Mirabi, GE Gas Power’s aeroderivatives CEO for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “In Europe, GE’s TM2500 and other aeroderivative units were the ideal solution for energy security at this time of crisis. The units have been deployed to provide fast emergency power in Ireland and Switzerland and powered local communities on remote Greek islands, and will now help Ukraine increase the supply of electricity where it is needed, which may include homes, hospitals, schools, critical infrastructure providers, and other institutions.”

GE worked closely with USAID’s Energy Security Project (implemented by Tetra Tech) to be sensitive to the security and urgency of the power emergency in Ukraine. “The situation is pretty severe,” Joshi says. “The Ukrainians know they need a lot of power, but it’s like a moving chessboard, because every week something new is happening and something new is getting damaged.”

Once in place, the turbine could help keep Ukraine’s lights on and drinking water flowing into taps. “It might be very difficult, because it’s a war zone,” Joshi says, “but GE will be involved and will co-ordinate with contractors and local crews to get the TM2500 up and running as soon as possible.”

IRELANDS’S DUAL-FUEL ENGINES

MAN Energy Solutions will supply 16 dual-fuel engines with a total generating capacity of 311 MW to three new power plants in the Republic of Ireland. These plants will act as back-up facilities to stabilise the power grid and support the integration of renewable energy.

“Our dual-fuel engines are an optimal partner for renewable energies because they can reach full power in a short time and thus respond quickly to any fluctuations in the power grid. Their dual-fuel capability also offers maximum fuel flexibility and reliability,” says Martin Höhler, Head of Sales Power Plants, Europe, MAN Energy Solutions

The plant operated by Sustainable Development Capital LLP in Dublin’s Grange Castle Business Park will be powered by 6 MAN 18V51/60DF engines to generate 111 MW of energy to support the Irish grid and reduce peak loads. A joint venture between Mountside Partners Limited and Bord Gáis Energy is building two new power plants, each using five of our MAN 18V51/60DF to generate 100 MW of energy and act as back-up for the grid. One will be located in Profile Park in Dublin, and the other near Athlone, Co. Roscommon.

Electra Molins was recently involved in the installation of a 2,500 kVA genset in a Cancer Hospital in Spain.

This new genset comes with a Baudouin 20M33 engine and a Mecc Alte alternator is equipped with an MP15 synchronisation and closed loop transfer control panel, the same type which Electra Molins technicians installed in the existing genset (from another manufacturer) for parallel operation between the two gensets.

The Baudouin 20M33 engine (pictured top) features a common rail system with one high pressure pump gear driven in the V angle of cylinder block.

There are two rails mounted on the sides of the engine, double wall, under inlet manifold. It features a Duplex fine filter and water separation filter assembly with transparent cup for better efficiency. Electric fuel priming pump integrated in the filters support. Special rear mounted air filter with restriction indicator.

Exhaust manifold shield for heat isolating The 4 compressors are feeding a single water-air intercooler, mounted over the exhaust system flywheel housing, with vertical flow Special rear mounted air filter with restriction indicator. Exhaust manifold and turbocharger.

Natural Gas Cycle Power Plant Now Has Backup

ARKEN Generators has supplied and commissioned a backup power system for a natural gas cycle power plant in Turkey. Involving two ARKEN 100 kVA diesel gensets, the power system has been installed in air-conditioned special containers with IP-55 insulation class, 80dbA acoustic feature at 1 mt, fire detection and dry fire extinguishing system.

Double-walled flame arrester fuel tanks in the generator sets are supported by an automatic, motorized valve filling system. The system features a test synchronisation system with each 2 mains coupled return and forward mains of both generators - it has the ability to communicate with the customer SCADA.

The SCADA Supervisory control and data acquisition is a control system architecture comprising computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level supervision of gensets and power processes. It also covers sensors and other devices, such as programmable logic controllers, which interface with process plant and machinery.

TWO KD 3500-E 3,500 KVA DIESEL GENSETS FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL PROJECT IN BELGIUM

SIX 1MW H2-ENGINES FOR A NEW DATA CENTRE

TwoKohler KD 3500-E diesel gensets have undergone FAT testing at Kohler France. They have been designed and built to provide emergency power for a revolutionary pharmaceutical project in Belgium.

The sets are powered by the Kohler KD83V16, 3800HP strong with a displacement of 83470cc and 16 cylinders in V. KOHLER G-Drive diesel engines produce industry-leading kW displacement in a package which produces a smaller generator set footprint while delivering best fuel consumption at more nodes than any competitor between 800 and 3250 kW. That means higher performance at reduced operating cost.

The engine architecture, injection system and engine management of G-Drive engines have been designed to achieve optimal generator set performance while meeting all worldwide emission requirements.

The generator set, its components and a wide range of options have been fully developed, prototype tested, factory built, and production-tested. The sets are designed in accordance to ISO8528-5 performance class G3 and are smooth running thanks to engine conception and integral vibration isolation mounts between components and skid. There is a low fuel consumption thanks to a high technology common rail injection engine and a smaller footprint thanks to a high power density. Special features include a low temperature starting capability and long maintenance intervals. The alternators have been designed to provide an industry-leading motor starting capability, with an excitation system to permit sustained overcurrent > 300% In, during 10 sec.

This has been built with a class H insulation and IP23 and cooling is achieved thanks to a flexible solution using an electrical driven radiator fan. There is a high temperature and altitude product capacity, running without power derating Turbochargers have been designed for maximum power and optimal combustion. They are specifically matched to each engine and engineered to provide the required amount of air at all times, which reduces fuel consumption and enables operation at high altitudes. The common rail fuel system also generates up to 2200-bar injection pressures for maximum efficiency, optimising the combustion pressure curve through multiple injections.

Turkey Supplies Chp Technology To Near Neighbour

AKSA ENERGY has won a contract to build a combined heat and power plant to supply the Kyzylorda region as part of modernisation of the Kazakhstan power infrastructure.

The new 240 MW plant, expected to be commissioned in 2025, will be powered by two GE’s 6F.03 gas turbines. GE will also provide maintenance services to help ensure long-term availability and reliable operation for the equipment. The project represents a step in the country’s energy system transformation aimed at reducing coal baseload generation, supporting renewable energy balancing and eventually reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.

Kazakhstan is making progress to improve grid stability and is committed to modernise its power infrastructure as part of its long term objectives. The country’s power infrastructure has been operating for an average of 40 years, and it is heavily reliant on elderly coal-fired power generation. The new CHP plant will help address the growing demand for reliable and flexible power, while balancing renewable energy and supporting coal phase out.

INNIO’s Jenbacher Ready for Hydrogen engine technology has been selected by NorthC Datacenters (NorthC) to deliver an emergency backup power solution for its newest data centre which will be constructed in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Six Jenbacher hydrogen engines will provide carbon-free emergency backup power in cases of electricity grid outages.

The Jenbacher Type 4 hydrogen engines generate a total power output of six megawatt and will be delivered as a containerized package.

The Eindhoven data centre including the hydrogen emergency backup power solution and the onsite hydrogen storage solution is a greenfield project, that is expected to be operational in the second half of 2023.

Dr. Olaf Berlien, president and CEO of INNIO commented:“We are excited and proud to build the first 100% green hydrogen emergency backup power solution with engines for data centres globally together with NorthC.

“As a carbon-free energy source, hydrogen is an important pillar of the energy transition,”

NorthC has implemented a strategy to be fully carbon neutral by 2030. This will be accomplished through four sustainability pillars: 100% green energy, modular construction, making efficient use of residual heat, and green hydrogen. The Eindhoven data center will be powered with solar and wind energy from the grid.

To provide additional flexibility and security to NorthC the six Jenbacher Type 4 engines are configured as dual-gas engines. In case of an electricity grid outage the engines are operated with the on-site stored hydrogen.

For longer duration grid outages, NorthC has the option to switch to natural gas as an energy source during operation of the engines, in case of shortage in the H2 supply infrastructure. I

INNIO’s myPlant Performance cloud-based digital platform solution will provide NorthC secure, real-time monitoring of the emergency backup solution. The project supports the Netherlands strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Jarno Bloem, COO of NorthC Datacenters explains:

“We selected INNIO’s Jenbacher technology to support our green hydrogen powered electricity generation because of their longterm experience and proven track record with special gases, like hydrogen. With INNIO’s Jenbacher hydrogen emergency backup power solution coupled with the renewable power sources from the electricity grid, we are able to decarbonize our complete energy supply infrastructure.”

Flemish Company Is Behind Key Genset Project

La Liberté is a key water & waste treatment centre in Suriname in which has been designed, developed and built by De Watergroep.

The project will provide safe drinking water for around 30,000 people. Vandaele Power has just delivered an H1750 KVA diesel genset mounted in a 40ft steel container to provide backup power for the site’s pumping systems.

De Watergroep is the first Flemish water company to develop an installation of this size in the region.

A spokesman for Vandaele Power comments: “We supply generator sets for fixed installations stand out for their reliability and fast response. These are generators capable of establishing communication with the grid or with other generators, being able to work in parallel, if the application requires it. They can supply continuous or backup power with immediate response time to guarantee continuous power supply.”