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TIDAL ENERGY PIONEER MAKING WAVES IN INDONESIA: 1ST EVER TIDAL ARRAY FOR THE REGION ISSUE #232 Publishing & Events Director Richard Teasdale richard@wipmagazines.com Publisher/Sales DIrector Neb Saric neb@wipmagazines.com Managing Editor Aidan Turnbull aidan@wipmagazines.com Accounts Executive Alison Williams accounts@wipmagazines.com Sales & Marketing Manager Sarah Hallows sarah@wipmagazines.com

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A tidal energy pioneer, Nova Innovation, has won funding which could deliver the first ever tidal turbine array in Indonesia.

Innovate UK has awarded £200k to Nova’s FLITE (Feasibility of Larantuka and Indonesian Tidal Energy) project that will deliver a feasibility study for a 7MW tidal array in Larantuka Strait.

Larantuka Strait lies between the islands of Flores and Adonara and has one of the strongest tidal currents in Indonesia. The array would utilise Nova’s next generation 100kW tidal turbines – innovative, world-leading technology which has been powering homes and businesses in Shetland since 2016. FLITE is the first Asian project for Scottish-based Nova Innovation, who have teamed up with leading Indonesian University Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) to deliver the work.

Simon Forrest, CEO of Nova Innovation, said: “Our goal is to kick-start the development of tidal stream as a sustainable and abundant energy source for countries across the world.

“Indonesia is blessed with vast WE NOW HAVE A tidal energy resources which can FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR be harnessed to generate clean, predictable, sustainable energy A 7MW TIDAL ARRAY TO for the country. By working closely with our Indonesian partners we BE ESTABLISHED IN THE will accelerate the harnessing of this untapped resource, capable of LARANTUKA STRAIT.” powering Indonesia for generations to come.”

Indonesia is one of the world’s largest countries, with over 270 million people and 17,500 islands. The country’s electricity grid is currently dominated by fossil fuels – coal, gas and oil – which together accounted for 83% of electricity generation in 2020. However the Indonesian Government has committed to increase renewable energy production by 2030, and the country’s abundant tidal energy resources provide the perfect opportunity to decarbonise its economy.

Nova will partner with the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) to conduct on-site technical and socio-economic research supporting the business case for the tidal array.

Bambang Pramujati, Vice Rector of the ITS, said: “The eastern region of Indonesia has the characteristics of an archipelago and abundant natural energy sources. The electricity supply system in this region has to deal with a variety of geographical factors, uneven population distribution and an uneven distribution of energy needs.

“Collaborative research between ITS and Nova Innovation will deliver a feasibility study for a tidal energy array in the Larantuka strait with the aim of answering economic and technical feasibility issues and providing confidence for investors,” he concluded.

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p. 16 | MARKET REPORT GENSET MARKET BETWEEN NOW & 2026

The generator sets market is expected to witness a CAGR of more than 5.5% during the period of 2021-2025, suggests a report by Mordor Intelligence. Factors, such as the ever-increasing demand for power, lack of reliable grid infrastructure, the need for emergency backup power solutions, and the demand for steady power supply, are driving the generator sets market. Moreover, the growing energy demands from the burgeoning manufacturing industry are expected to provide greater market opportunities for generators. However, factors, such

p. 18| GAS ENGINES DELIVERING A GAS POWER PLANT TO ASPIRA NIGERIA Clarke Energy delivered the entire power plant package - which includes its designs, technical drawings, engines, installation, commissioning and currently provides maintenance of the equipment.

The plant in Nigeria is currently powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivered to the facility. Aspira is one of the first to adopt this mode of power.

p. 20 | GENSETS A 1,915KVA DIESEL-BASED ESP SYSTEM FOR THE CANAKKALE BRIDGE - THE LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN THE WORLD A 1,915KVA diesel genset with a Baudouin engine has been supplied for the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge (Çanakkale Köprüsü), also known as the Dardanelles Bridge (Çanakkale Boğaz Köprüsü). This is a suspension bridge being constructed in the Province of Çanakkale in northwestern Turkey. Situated just south of the towns of Lapseki and Gelibolu, the bridge will span the Dardanelles strait.

p. 22| GENSETS GENERATOR SETS CAPABLE OF 25% HYDROGEN BLENDS MWM will begin a staged roll-out of commercially available MWM generator sets configured to enable operation on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen for continuous, prime, and load management applications. The offer applies to the following series: TCG 3016, TCG 3020, TCG 2032 and TCG 2032B.

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p. 23 | ALTERNATORS ALTERNATORS IN GENSETS USED AT POTATO POINT & CAPE HINCHBROOK, ALASKA Frontier Power has partnered with Silver Mountain Construction to provide electrical power to an extremely remote location off the coast of Alaska.

Gensets powered by KUBOTA engines were supplied and these were fitted with special alternators from STAMFORD. Specified were 10 STAMFORD 12KW SOL2-G1 alternators, together with 4 STAMFORD 24KW sol2-M1 units supplied by Cummins Inc.

p. 24 | GENSETS PERKINS & TAYLOR POWER SYSTEMS TOGETHER The Taylor Power team has worked alongside the Perkins team, resulting in the T15U generator, which features a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final 24 horsepower Perkins® 404F engine with a practically unheardof service interval of 3,000 hours. Agriculture is a significant market for Taylor Power, which means there are many poultry farms across the USA which can benefit from such generators.

p. 31 | GENSETS IN SRI LANKA GENSET FOR SWISSTEK ALUMINIUM EMSA generators has provided four diesel 110kva generators to Swisstek Aluminium, one of the most important industrial businesses in Sri Lanka.

Swisstek Aluminium, a manufacturer of world-class aluminium products, purchased four M10G110/5 model BAUDOUIN engine EGK225-80N model Emsa alternator 110 kVa diesel generator sets manufactured by EMSA. These sets are preferred as they are capable of meeting all the needs of the facility. The gensets will automatically startup when any power cuts occurring, ensuring full production.

P.33| BACKUP POWER THE GENCELL REX™ SUBSTATION BACKUP POWER SOLUTION GenCell Energy, a leading manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell energy solutions, has announced its presentation of the GenCell REX™, a hydrogen-based substation backup power solution with the X factor - eXtended runtime. The GenCell REX, an upgrade to the GenCell G5rx™, produces emission-free auxiliary electricity for substations during outages.

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Comment and International News + Market Report (p.16)

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AMPS news and details about member companies.

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WORK BEGINS AT A ‘NEXT-GENERATION’ COMBINED CYCLE PLANT CONSTRUCTION SITE IN LODI, ITALY

BUILDING THE FIRST MODULAR CO2CAPTURE SERVICE UNIT A full-scale carbon capture facility will shortly be assembled at the district heating plant of Rakkestad in Eastern Norway.

The CO2 capture project is modular based and the first of its kind to be tested for waste incineration. Geminor now signs a contract for the delivery of designed RDF as fuel for the trial project. Backing the project is a subsidiary of Ostfold Energi, Carbon Centric, together with partner companies KANFA and Slaattland Mekaniske who also have a stake in the carbon capture facility.

GENSETS WILL BE A PARTICULAR FOCUS OF POWEREX SHOW IN LONDON - 8TH DECEMBER 2022 The next PowerEx event will be held on Thursday 8th December, 2022, at the prestigious Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London. At least half of the conference focus will be in gensets Dave Andrews, Chairman of the Claverton Energy Institute is in charge of organising the Speakers for the Conference. He comments: “Gensets continue to be important to industry - a factor reflected in the numbers of attendees we had at our 2021 PowerEx.” l PowerEx 2022 will feature the same format of 12 top speakers and two separate Conference strands focussing on CHP and Gensets.

The ‘GEN-SET LIVE’ and ‘CHP & Renewables LIVE’ elements of the conference will run parallel with prime exhibitor space available in adjoining rooms.

Power professionals everywhere will have the chance to network with experts in all fields of CHP, Data Centres, Consultancy and Gensets. The choice of stands is allocated on a ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis, so the organisers recommend that exhibitors get in bookings in early for the highlight of the UK’s Power & Energy calendar for 2022.

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Last month Ansaldo Energia began work on the construction a next-generation combined cycle with a power of approximately 800 MW. As an EPC Contractor, Ansaldo Energia will be in charge of the full construction of the new production unit, from the foundations to the startup.

At the heart of the combined cycle facility is a GT36 H-Class gas turbine, two generators and a steam turbine. All the components have been manufactured at Ansaldo Energia’s own production site. In addition, the agreement also provides for the maintenance of the turbine once the site is operational.

“We are very proud that EP Produzione has chosen Ansaldo Energia for the upgrade and the efficiency of its Tavazzano and Montanaso plant,” said Giuseppe Marino, CEO of Ansaldo Energia. “We are making our top engineers available and providing our most innovative technology to guarantee EP Produzione a successful project. At the same time we are supporting Italy on its path towards the energy transition”.

The GT36 H-Class gas turbine is the most powerful model ever made in Italy, and will provide the plant with greater flexibility and faster commissioning, both essential to provide the grid with an effective energy contribution if the share of renewable sources is not sufficient.

“It is a great satisfaction to be able to start working on this project,” says Claudio Nucci, Chief Operating Officer of Ansaldo Energia. “We took the first steps of this collaboration during the difficult time of the pandemic, but we managed to reach this work start date on time, ready to support EP Produzione and work in full compliance with the agreed deadlines”.

Between 600 and 700 employees are working on the site. To ensure the highest safety standards Ansaldo Energia and EP Produzione have collaborated on a rigorous safety campaign. Commercial operations for the plant have been scheduled for November 1st, 2023.

5,000KVA OF BACKUP POWER SYSTEMS REQUIRED IN SOUTH AFRICA DATA CENTRE CONTRACT AJ Power and Perkins joined forces to provide the 5000 kVA of backup power required by a data centre in South Africa to safeguard business continuity and keep data flowing 24/7.

Energy reliability is a critical element for data centre operations. The reputation and resilience of any data centre relies on having a constant supply of power which enables customers’ data and IT infrastructure to remain up and running - with zero disruption.

To meet the needs of this particular power-hungry site in Cape Town, AJ Power built and supplied two Perkins-powered AJ2500 generating sets from its largest 9 Series range.

Operating in a dual redundancy arrangement, the two sets - each fitted with a Perkins® 4016-61TRG3 - could provide a total of 5,000 kVA of backup power needed to support a new segment of the building’s electrical load at any time the local grid might go down.

After a formal tender process to find the right power supplier, the data centre put its faith in highly regarded local generating set distributor and manufacturer FGW Generators, and a UK firm AJ Power to solve their issue – and provide 5000 kVA of standby power.

As the project got underway, AJ Power had some challenges to overcome.

“Considering the size of the project, the customer had a very tight lead time of a matter of months,” says Andrew Pigott, business development manager at AJ Power. “Other factors to consider were limited space onsite, a requirement to adequately suppress noise, and significant access issues due to an awkward roadside location.

“In the end the generating sets had to be lifted over a row of large trees, and then dropped into a compact room to complete the installation, with no problems.”

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1,200 KVA ESP FOR THE N-340 HIGHWAY, BARCELONA Electra Molins SA has provided three 200 kVA diesel generators, each with Baudouin engines, to the Barcelona HQ of the construction company behind the N-340 highway, the longest road in Spain.

The three gensets serve as an emergency standby power supply for ventilation units, lighting and fire systems as well as for the control office.

All three gensets are equipped with the Baudouin 12M33G1400/5 PowerKit engine provided by local partner Electra Molins, S.A.. This High Horsepower (HHP) engine has an excellent step load acceptance performance and long term reliability.

HIGH HORSEPOWER DIESEL GENSETS NOW APPROVED FOR USE WITH HYDROTREATED VEGETABLE OIL FUEL IN RENEWABLE ENERGY 1ST Cummins Inc. is now marketing a new line of diesel generator sets for use with paraffinic fuels (EN15940), including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), when used in standby applications.

This announcement comes as part of Cummins overall commitment to develop innovative solutions that enable decarbonization, and proactively advance the company’s current technology to achieve industry leading emissions.

“Our customers are continuously making advances towards decarbonisation and Cummins is committed to helping them achieve their sustainability goals. The ability to run generator sets on HVO fuel supports these goals by lowering their carbon footprint.” said Vipul Tandon, Executive Director, Global Power Generation.

HVO is derived from the same feedstocks used to produce biodiesel, however, it is produced via a hydrotreated process vs. transesterification process, which helps improve its oxidation stability. It has a very low life cycle carbon emission, making it attractive as a sustainable fuel.

Constituent emissions are equivalent to or lower than they are with diesel, and existing emissions data sheets and EPA Tier 2 certifications apply while operating generator sets on HVO. It is not prone to bacterial growth making it suitable for applications that require extended fuel storage.

MODULAR AND INTEGRATED BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEMS HAS BEEN LAUNCHED WORLDWIDE IN KEY INITIATIVE New and improved versions of the PowerStore battery energy storage system (BESS) have been launched by Hitachi Energy alongside other new and updated products and services in its Grid Edge Solutions portfolio.

The move reflects a bold extensions of the company’s distributed energy solutions portfolio since it launched in October 2021, having previously been known as Hitachi ABB Power Grids.

Hitachi Energy put in place ‘collaborative operations centres’ earlier this year, a network of facilities around the world that can be used to remotely automate power grids and grid interaction for utility and industrial customers.

The company’s portfolio of digital automation products and services, called e-mesh, is used to control, dispatch and optimise the use of distributed energy resources and includes the PowerStore BESS. Hitachi Energy’s head of Grid Edge Solutions Maxine Ghavi commented: “The entire energy market is transforming, and the challenges are expanding in scope and urgency. It is no longer about one transformation. It is about many changes happening at once, and is always built on more electrification,” The design concept of the PowerStore product has been upgraded to be integrated or modular, depending on customer needs. It comes with optimised interfaces to battery solutions with different lithium-ion subchemistries from two providers” lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries from CATL, and nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries from Samsung..

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NEW ROADMAP ESTABLISHED TO DECARBONISE UAE ALUMINIUM GIANT Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, and GE Gas Power are to develop a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

These emissions come from the operation of EGA’s existing GE natural gas turbines. The issues will be overcome by exploring hydrogen as a fuel, as well as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage solutions.

A memorandum of understanding was signed

by Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA, and Joseph Anis, President & CEO of GE Gas Power Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

EGA has 33 GE natural gas turbines at Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah, with a total power generation capacity of 5,200 megawatts.

Electricity generation accounts for a significant proportion of EGA’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

The MoU between EGA and GE is in line with the

ambitions of the UAE Government’s Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap, unveiled earlier last month in Glasgow during COP26. The roadmap will include development of a strategy to support low-carbon industries to contribute towards the achievement of the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative.

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GENSETS FOR ERBIL POLICE ACADEMY IN IRAQ The Police Academy in Erbil, Iraq, has taken delivery of three 1MVA diesel generators supplied

by AKSA Middle East.

A company spokesman comments: “Technical personnel from Aksa Power Generation completed the commissioning of our generators and gave the necessary technical training to the operating team.”

Today, Aksa Power Generation manufactures petrol, diesel, natural gas and marine generating sets range between 1 kVA to 3125 kVA as well as lighting towers and generator hardware in the manufacturing facilities in Istanbul, Changzhou and Louisiana. The company has become a leader and pioneer within the sector. Aksa Power Generation aims to rank among the top three global manufacturers by 2025.

COULD ETHANOL BE THE NEW ANSWER FOR RENEWABLE FUEL TECHNOLOGY? ClearFlame Engine Technologies has secured financing from John Deere and other sources to help accelerate its technology-esting based on the use of ethanol and other low-carbon fuels in diesel engine platforms.

Recently, ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced it had secured $17 million in Series A financing to help further advance and fully commercialise its technnical developments.

The startup is developing a solution which enables the use of lowcarbon, renewable fuels such as ethanol in existing diesel engine platforms. Doing so will help to bring lower cost, low-emissions options to the heavy-duty on- and off-highway equipment industries, reports the company.

This new financing was lead by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and included participation from Mercuria, John Deere and Clean Energy Ventures. A ClearFlame-enabled engine meets the performance and efficiency requirements for diesel engines while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and particulate matter, helping to improve air quality and mitigate climate change.

FINAL EIGHT VD550-01FT4 (550KWE) MOBILE UNITS HEADING TO THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Blue Star Power systems has supplied 16 X 550KW mobile genset units for the New York Department of Environmental Protection.

The last eight of 16 total VD550-01FT4 (550kWe) mobile units have just been delivcered, reports the company.

All units and accessories are housed in a Level 3 sound-attenuated enclosure on top of a 550-gallon double wall fuel tank mounted to a triple-axel 30,000 pound trailer.

All units are powered by Volvo Penta Final Tier 4 engines. The units will provide emergency backup to lift stations all over New York City.

For the Stage IV and Tier 4 Final legislation, Volvo Penta has chosen Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology paired with a light Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. Apart from lowered emissions, this solution provides benefits such as easier installations, lowered maintenance costs, increased fuel efficiency and increased productivity. Volvo Penta has kept its SCR as simple and reliable as possible, using only two parts: SCR and light EGR. The benefits are obvious: the fewer components used, the easier the installation will be and the less risk of part failure or system malfunction.

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NEW GREEN SEGMENT WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON ENGINE DEVELOPMENT DEUTZ AG is creating a new reporting structure and introducing the segments ‘Classic’ and ‘Green’.

With effect from January 1st, 2022, all activities connected with the development and production of new nondiesel drives will be assigned to the Green segment.

This includes electric drives, the subsidiary Torqeedo, and the battery management specialist Futavis.

Through the new reporting structure, DEUTZ is giving much greater visibility to the development of H2 hydrogen-powered engines and fuel cells.

Activities related to the development, production, sales and service of diesel engines will be combined under the Classic segment.

Dr. Frank Hiller, CEO of DEUTZ: “The new segmentation of our commercial operations will, above all, provide the capital markets with a more transparent picture of our work on off-highway

technology for a carbonneutral future. It is backed by a growth strategy that very clearly sets out our milestones and activities in the period up to 2031. At the same time, the new strategy leaves DEUTZ’s employees in no doubt that the company is fully committed to the transformation of its product portfolio.”

The activities in the Green segment currently generate around €60 million per year, equivalent to around 4% of DEUTZ’s revenue. The intention is to increase this proportion to more than 50 percent by 2031, both through organic growth and through targeted acquisitions. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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ECOBEE ACQUIRED BY GENERATOR COMPANY GENERAC FOR US$770 MILLION Toronto-based technology company Ecobee is being acquired by Generac Holdings for $770 million. Ecobee CEO and founder Stuart Lombard has said publicly that he will stay on as CEO, and the company will operate as a subsidiary of Generac.

Founded in 2007 Ecobee has expanded its portfolio from smart thermostats to home security systems. Generac, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, was founded in 1959 and makes backup residential and commercial power generators — the New York Times recently that estimated Generac accounted for 75% of home generator sales in the US. Last month, the company opened a new plant in Trenton, South Carolina.

Ecobee’s advantage has long been technical flexibility with various smart home platforms. Over the past 18 months Generac has pursued a stratgey of acquiring several smaller companies such as Neurio Technologies, Pika Energy, Enbala Power Technologies and combining them into an energy storage division.

Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO of Generac, commented that Ecobee represented an important addition to its residential energy technology offerings. “The ability to combine Ecobee’s cutting-edge technologies with Generac’s power generation, energy storage and energy management devices will allow us to create a clean, efficient, and reliable home energy ecosystem which will not only save homeowners money, but also help grid operators meet the challenges of an electrical grid under enormous stress by providing solutions to better balance supply and demand.”

IN BRIEF LANDFILL GAS BONUS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

ENERGY MINISTER REVEALS AUSTRALIA HAS JUST FIVE WEEKS’ SUPPLY OF ADBLUE LEFT

On December 10th, 2021, Australian officials announced that stockpiles of additive urea, a main ingredient of AdBlue, are running low around the world after China banned exports in a bid to contain fertiliser prices - a key component of food production. This could affect the region’s generator sector.

Selective Catalytic Reduction for gensets (also know as SCR) will reduce NOx emissions by combining exhaust gases with the reductant AdBlue (a type of urea) and passing it over a catalyst. AdBlue is 32% ammonia dissolved in purified water. It is handled in diluted form as it is much less harmful.

When AdBlue passes over the SCR catalyst, a chemical reaction happens which converts nitrogen oxides into less harmful nitrogen, water and sometimes carbon dioxide, which is then expelled through the exhaust.

It’s called ‘Selective’ because the process specifically targets NOx. The reaction is known as ‘Reduction’ because the AdBlue is a reducing agent, converting the NOx into nitrogen, water and CO2. Modern diesel engines won’t start unless AdBlue has been added to the exhaust system to reduce the levels of nitric oxide pollution, posing a real problem for generator sets and delivery trucks alike. Now Energy Minister Angus Taylor has admitted Australia’s existing supplies were likely to run out by the middle of January and has appointed a former Donald Trump adviser to help devise a solution.

Service stations are now running low on stock and are banning customers from panicbuying more AdBlue than they need as Australia’s only urea maker, Incitec Pivot, prepares to cease production next year.

Mr Taylor’s office released a statement revealing Australia had 15million litres left of AdBlue in storage ‘which is equivalent to close to five weeks of business-as-usual demand’.

Urea is commonly used as a fertiliser but a more refined version is added to diesel engines to reduce nitric oxide exhaust fumes This diesel exhaust fluid is marketed in Australia as AdBlue containing 32% urea and 68% deionised water The product, injected into the exhaust system, is currently used in gensets, diesel cars as well as construction and farming machinery. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

South Africa’s first independent landfill gas-to-power project in Johannesburg is already providing 3MW of renewable electricity p.a.

This is enough to supply more than 5,500 homes. Project developer ENERGY Systems began its operations at the project six years ago. The gas is extracted from the Robinson Deep landfill site in Johannesburg.

ENERGY Systems is a majority shareholder in the investment project, together with state-owned Central Energy Fund, and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment company Secure Rock Enterprises.

Seven facilities now produce around 11MW of renewable energy, which reduce the city’s carbon footprint by approximately 459,034 metric tonnes per year by replacing electricity generated from fossil fuels.

This carbon-dioxide saving equates to removing more than 153,000 cars from the roads, or the carbon-dioxide which would be offset by a 434,524 acre forest bigger in size than Johannesburg itself. This is South Africa’s first and only landfill gas generation to achieve success in the Department of Energy’s Renewable Electricity Independent Power Procurement Programme.

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AGGREKO REGISTERS RECORD 2 GW OF LIVE GLOBAL GAS POWER CAPACITY, AND GROWTH IN FLARE AND STRANDED GAS TO POWER PROJECTS Aggreko, a leading global provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services, has announced that it has exceeded a record of 2GW of live gas generation capacity. A key driver for achieving this milestone is increased demand for flare gas to power projects, as well as Aggreko’s innovative approach to monetising stranded gas assets.

With a global focus on flaring reduction spearheaded by initiatives such as the World Bank’s Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership (GGFR), Aggreko has emerged as a global leader in flare gas to power generation solutions. To date, the company has delivered more than 210 projects worldwide, including an offshore project in Indonesia which harnessed flare gas to generate 27 weeks of reliable power supply for an offshore microgrid.

In the Middle East, Aggreko is currently delivering a project which is repurposing 40 million standard cubic feet of APG per day, reducing the operator’s flaring by a third and saving 840 tonnes of carbon emissions daily.

Aggreko has used its expertise in modular gas-to-power solutions in innovative ways.

Examples include three North American cryptocurrency mining projects, where Aggreko provided the miners with a reliable source of low-cost flare gas to power for their bitcoin mining operations. These projects avoided carbon emissions in a sector which has previously received global criticism for its energy demands and questions about its sustainability.

IN BRIEF CRESTCHIC EXPANDS ITS MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT BY 60% WÄRTSILÄ BEGINS WORK ON SECOND-LARGEST ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA AGL Energy and Wärtsilä have begun work on the Torrens Island Battery facility, a250 MW/250 MWh system. It is the first project in an 850 MW network of gridscale batteries to be built by 2024.

The Torrens Island battery is AGL Energy’s first grid-scale storage project. It will be built at the company’s gas plant, where it will continue to provide electricity as the fossil-fuel run turbines are retired. The $180 million project will be the largest system to operate in voltage sourcing mode in the world and support the integration of renewable energy on the South Australian grid. said Andrew Tang, Vice President, Energy Storage & Optimisation, Wärtsilä, said: “Wärtsilä is excited to break ground on the Torrens Island battery, which marks the beginning of an ambitious and important undertaking by AGL to deploy 850 MW of grid-scale energy storage.

“Energy storage will play a key role in Australia’s transition from conventional fossil fuels to 100 percent renewable energy, and Wärtsilä looks forward to continuing our relationship with AGL to deploy these technologies at scale.”

The project will be the second biggest energy storage plant in Australia and will enable the storage of both thermal and renewable energy.

With AGL producing 20% of Australia’s total electricity, battery storage is expected to play a key role in ensuring the reliability of the grid during peak periods. This means that electricity can be stored during times when demand is low for use during peak periods.

The storage system will operate initially in grid-following mode before switching at a later date to grid-forming mode - virtual synchronous generation- VSG - making it the largest energy storage solution capable of operating in this mode. Energy storage will also enable the utility to expand its complete portfolio of renewable energy.

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Crestchic Loadbanks, a UK headquartered manufacturer of load testing equipment, is extending its factory, adding 60% to the current site footprint, along with an additional 30 jobs.

Work continues at great pace at its new load bank manufacturing facility, reports the company. When complete, the new 2,000 sq.m building will house extra employees and increase the factory’s capacity.

The company, which is based in Burton-on-Trent, has bucked the trend during the recent pandemic, resulting in the need to both expand and recruit new talent.

Paul Brickman, Sales and Marketing Director at Crestchic, commented, “The investments we are making in our business will help to meet increased demand from our core sectors. The focus on renewables, along with growing demand from the data centre sector, means more demand for power reliability and load testing equipment.”

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NEWS

DECEMBER 2021

800KW ENERGY SYSTEM INSTALLED AT A REMOTE GAS COMPRESSION STATION IN NEW MEXICO - MICROTURBINES ARE KEY TO ENERGY SAVINGS Capstone Green Energy Corporation has announced that Horizon Power Systems, the exclusive Capstone distributor for the Rocky Mountains and Western Canada (www.horizonpowersystems.com), has signed a 10-year Parts and Labour Factory Protection Plan (FPP) service contract for a C800S (800 kilowatt) Signature Series Capstone energy system installed at a remote gas compression station in Southeast New Mexico.

The remote gas compression station replaced its out-of-date natural gas reciprocating engines with the Capstone Green Energy C800S energy system in order to handle the additional loads associated with the upcoming planned plant expansion while remaining compliant with New Mexico’s stringent air quality emissions standards. Commissioned in October 2020, the C800S provides 24x7 prime power to the station’s A/C loads with N+1 redundancy and also meets New Mexico’s emissions requirements without additional aftertreatment.

“Over 90% of Horizon Power Systems service contracts are long-term parts and labour agreements. Long-term parts and labor service agreements provide full coverage protection by locking in the cost of maintenance parts and labour expenses for the term of the contract, which is a value add to the end-use customer.

Creating value in partnership and minimizing risk for our Distributors and end-use customers is key,” explained Tracy Chidbachian, Director of Customer Service.

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FIRST 100% HYDROGEN ENGINE POWER PLANT IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION WILL SERVE AS A ‘PIVOTAL EXAMPLE’ This month it was announced that Hyosung Heavy Industries (Hyosung) has selected INNIO Jenbacher ‘Ready for Hydrogen’ engine technology for its first pilot power plant project in APAC to be fuelled by 100% hydrogen.

The pilot hydrogen power plant will be built at the Hyosung Chemical Yongyeon Plant in Ulsan, South Korea, setting a benchmark by becoming the first 100% hydrogen power plant to be operated in the region. It will run on hydrogen produced as a byproduct at the chemical plant which is normally sold off to an industrial gas company. The project is expected to achieve commercial operation in 3Q 2022 and complete the demonstration by end of 2022.

INNIO has based its strategy on hydrogen becoming a driver of the energy transition, as it is uniquely positioned to shape a low- through no-carbon energy sector. INNIO launched its ‘Ready for Hydrogen’ portfolio to meet customers’ demands for sustainable solutions, such as at Hyosung, to establish hydrogen-based power generation. We are pleased to be their hydrogen engine technology partner of choice and to establish the first 100% hydrogen power plant in APAC,We will continue our relentless focus to deliver INNIO technologies and services that will help our customers to reduce their carbon footprint down to zero.

Olaf Berlien, president and CEO of INNIO, told WIP magazine: “Hyosung is striving to improve its impact on climate change by embracing the global energy transition. We have joined forces with INNIO to support our efforts to reduce carbon emissions while exploring commercial and sustainable opportunities related with our hydrogen byproduct production. Our climate change response strategies have set the goal of reducing emissions and energy consumption while increasing energy efficiency. INNIO Jenbacher provides the efficient and proven technology that helps us meet this goal.”

Park Jeong-Ha, General Manager at Hyosung explained: “As a shaper of a low-carbon economy, INNIO is preparing for a secure, affordable, and climate-neutral energy future for everyone. The pilot power plant using INNIO Jenbacher technology, will be the second power plant in the 1MW range which can be fueled with 100% hydrogen. INNIO has been a hydrogen pioneer for more than 20 years now.” www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

Lucy Electric, a leader in secondary power distribution solutions, has announce that it is a signatory and supporter of BEAMA’s Climate Commitment.

The British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association (BEAMA) Climate Commitment announcement, made on 11th October, commits the electrical manufacturing industry to industrial decarbonisation and sustainable product development – building a Net Zero electricity system from by 2050.

The three key points are: * As domestic and international businesses we commit to reducing our emissions, as well as meeting the needs of the supply chain for the transition to Net Zero by 2050. * We support the application of the most rigorous science-based approach to setting targets in line with a 1.5°C future * We commit to the delivery of sustainable ‘cradle-to-cradle’ products in our marketplace by 2050 Lucy Electric is playing its role in the transition to Net Zero by 2050 by enabling systems change, so its customers can optimise the impact of low carbon technologies; delivering the benefits of low carbon technology by creating innovative and flexible solutions to deliver the Net Zero ambitions of its customers.

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MARKET REPORT

DECEMBER 2021

GENERATOR SETS MARKET - GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID-19 IMPACT, AND FORECASTS (2021 - 2026)

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orldwide the the generator sets market is segmented by capacity (below 75 kVA, 75-350 kVA, and Above 350 kVA), end user (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), application (Standby Backup Power, Continuous Power, and Peak Shaving Power) and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

According to Mordor Intelligence (www.mordorintelligence.com) the generator sets market is expected to witness a CAGR of more than 5.5% during the period of 2020-2025 - details of this are revealed in its latest report GENERATOR SETS MARKET - GROWTH, TRENDS, COVID-19 IMPACT, AND FORECASTS (2021 - 2026).

Factors, such as the ever-increasing demand for power, lack of reliable grid infrastructure, the need for emergency backup power solutions, and the demand for steady power supply, are driving the generator sets market, says Mordor.

Moreover, the growing energy demands from the burgeoning manufacturing industry are expected to provide greater market opportunities for generators.

However, factors, such as high installation and operating costs and the consumer preference towards eco-friendly alternatives (solar, fuel cells, etc.), and overcapacity, are restraining the market’s growth.

Below 75 kVA capacity generators are estimated to have the largest market share during the forecast period, supported by the increase in demand from telecom, retail, other commercial buildings, and residential sectors.

The commercial and industrial sectors of emerging economies, the residential sector of developed economies, and the increasing need for power in defense operations are expected to create significant opportunities for market participants in the near future.

Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest share in the market in 2018, with the majority of the demand coming from countries, such as China and India.

Mordor’s analysts says that gensets below 75 kVA will dominate the market Less than or equal to 75 kVA diesel generators are used in the telecom sector, commercial complexes, small restaurants, small-scale industries, and petrol stations, among others, primarily as backup power in grid-connected the main power source in off-grid areas.

The purchase of small generators is mostly based on price and requirement rather than efficiency, as they offer emergency backup power.

The unreliable and limited power access, especially in rural areas, has been the major reason for the high

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THE GENERATOR SET SECTOR IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION IS EXPECTED TO HOLD THE LARGEST MARKET AND IS EXPECTED TO DOMINATE IN PROFIT TERMS UP TO 2026 AND BEYOND. demand for low capacity generators.

The demand for small generators in range 0-75 kVA is increasing drastically, with the change in the commercial sector landscape, especially in the developing countries of Asia-Pacific and Africa.

India has close to 450,000 telecom towers, facilities which require a continuous power supply.

Since 0-75 kVA diesel generators are used in the telecom sector for backup power in grid-connected areas, and as the main power source in off-grid areas, the generator sets market is expected to grow exponentially.

The building and construction market is on the rise in India and China, due to current government initiatives such as smart cities and green building initiatives, which are expected to create the demand for portable generators during the forecast period.,

and, in turn, drive the generator sets market.

The generator sets market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market and is expected to dominate the market up to 2026.

China is the leading generator sets market in the Asia-Pacific region, due to area’s increasing infrastructure projects, widening power demand-supply gap, expansion of manufacturing facilities across the nation, and rising commercial office spaces.

The country benefits from the cost and effectiveness of diesel generators, with improved living standards increasing the demand for power back-up devices.

In addition, the rapid growth in various end-use sectors will also spur the demand for generators sets in India. where increasing power blackouts have caused problems.

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GAS ENGINES

DECEMBER 2021

DELIVERING A GAS POWER PLANTS TO NIGERIA CUTS COSTS & REDUCES CARBON EMISSIONS

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or Aspira Nigeria Ltd, which is part of Lee Group of Companies (the second highest employer in Kano after the state government), its most daunting challenge in keeping its equipment running used to be frequent power cuts until it turned to gas power generation.

Sami Jafaar, MD of Aspira Nigeria Ltd, said that the two main problem the company faced were fluctuating diesel prices and the subsequent pollution cauSed by diesel fuel - including increased carbon emissions.

The latter left the factory facility dirty and forced him to look for alternatives. Under his direction Aspira Nigeria Ltd took a key step and turned to Clarke Energy, a multinational specialist in engineering, installation, and maintenance of distributed power generation solutions, to install a gas power plant.

Clarke Energy delivered the entire power plant solution which included its designs, technical drawings, engines, installation, commissioning. It also provides provides maintenance for the equipment.

Thanks to Clarke Energy’s expertise the plant is currently powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivered to the facility.

Aspira is one of the earliest companies to adopt this mode of power generation and says it has seen huge benefits on account of the switch to gas Jafaar said that apart from reduced cost, a key benefit of the gas plant is that it has virtually eliminated downtime due to power cuts and damage to some sensitive factory equipment.

Another company based in Nigeria, the Mamuda Group, one of the largest manufacturing groups in Northern Nigeria also recently turned to Clarke Energy to resolve its energy issues.

The Mamuda group was keen to ramp up its production and diversify its product lines on the

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strength of its ability to generate power onsite.

According to the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria, over 40 percent of the cost of business of most manufacturing companies goes into power, therefore companies which can generate its own power at cost-effective rates has a competitive edge.

“We already forecasted our power consumption for the near future and have decided to go for an in-house power generation plant that will help us to reduce the load on the grid so that others can benefit from it,” said Nemr Hammoud, Vice Chairman & COO, Mamuda Group of Companies.

The Mamuda Group currently has a 22MW power plant capacity which it is seeking to upscale to 30MW installed and maintained by Clarke Energy, a multinational specialist in engineering, installation, and maintenance of distributed power generation solutions.

Hammoud said Clarke Energy designed the power solution from technical drawing, engine delivery, installation, commissioning and even maintenance of the equipment.

“Clark Energy has been very competent and reliable by providing solutions to

our energy problems,” he comments.

He said the benefits have been enormous - cost savings have made the company’s product competitive in the market. It has reduced carbon emissions and guaranteed uninterrupted power which bodes well given the sensitive nature of the factory machines.

Yiannis Tsantilas, Managing Director of Clarke Energy in Nigeria said: “The leaders at the Mamuda Group are visionaries. They have keyed into the FG’s renewed gas push and investments in the gas value chain to increase industrialisation in the northern part of Nigeria. They have invested in a 22 megawatts power plant and an upscale to 30 megawatts (MW) in the later phase of the project.

“This demonstrates their commitment to improving productivity and expansions that will transform the region into a manufacturing hub for affordable and export-ready products.”

Hammoud concludes:.“We have a longterm agreement with one of the largest LNG companies in Nigeria, who are able to sustain our gas needs by trucking to our sites.” www.clarke-energy.com

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GENSETS

DECEMBER 2021

GENSET FOR THE CANAKKALE BRIDGE - THE LONGEST SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN THE WORLD

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1,915KVA diesel genset with a Baudouin engine has been supplied for the Çanakkale 1915 Bridge (Çanakkale Köprüsü), also known as the Dardanelles Bridge (Çanakkale Boğaz Köprüsü). This is a suspension bridge being constructed in the Province of Çanakkale in northwestern Turkey.

Situated just south of the towns of Lapseki and Gelibolu, the bridge will span the Dardanelles strait, about 10 km (6.2 mi) south of the Sea of Marmara.

The bridge is the centrepiece of the 321 km (199 mi) long US$2.8 billion Kınalı-Balıkesir Motorway, which will connect the O-3 and O-7 motorways in East Thrace to the O-5 motorway in Anatolia.

With a main span of 2,023 m (6,637 ft), the bridge will surpass the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge in Japan by 32 m (105 ft) to become the longest suspension bridge in the world.

Arken co-operates with reliable and reputable suppliers of the world in the supply of raw materials, manufacturing generators from 3 kVA to 2750 kVA, Arken also operates in the fields of Hybrid Cogeneration-Trigeneration and Solar Energy Systems.

Its product range includes portable, gasoline generators in the range of 2 kVA - 12 kVA, diesel, gas, marine generator groups in the range of 3 kVA - 2750 kVA. Arken Modular Hybrid Power Systems supply uninterruptable,economic and enviroment-friendly energy. This system consists of photovoltaic panels, inverters, battery and diesel generator/grid power.

It is able to work in four main modes as; PV mode, Battery mode, PV+Genset mode, Genset mode.GPRS/ GSM remote monitoring and control is also available as an option which reduce O&M costs.

Arken is a key member of Turkish Electromechanics Team (TEM). The Turkish Electromechanics Team (TEM) was created by Electrical and Electronics Exporters’ Association (TET) in June, 2019 with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Trade. TEM has 22 member companies and act as a consortium according to the need of the Customer.

TEM is a SOLUTION PARTNER of both private and governmental Electrical Transmission and Distribution Companies. TEM provides solutions at engineering, manufacturing, contracting and financing of turnkey projects together with Turkish Eximbank if needed. TEM offers EPC solutions for Distribution Networks, High Voltage Substations and Power Transmission projects.

With around 5 decades of experience, TEM has the capability to design, manufacture, test, supply and erect substations, transmission lines on turnkey basis up to 500 kV.

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Arken’s 1,915KVA genset makes an important contribution to work on the 1915Çanakkale Bridge. The project also includes the construction of two approach viaducts, four main viaducts, 55 bridges and overpasses (including an ecological overpass), 40 underpasses, 238 culverts of various sizes, 12 junctions (including those on the state road), four motorway service areas, two operation and maintenance centers and along with seven toll plazas.

For the 1915Çanakkale Bridge and Motorway Project, finance agreements were signed with 25 financial institutions from 10 countries on 16 March 2018, securing a 15 year term loan with a grace period of 5 years, for a total sum of 2.265 billion EUR. %70 of the loan was provided by 19 foreign banks and financial institutions, and %30 by Turkish banks.

The credit package, which is structured in accordance with the international project financing standards, is composed of eight different tranches including Export Credit Agencies (ECA’s) and Islamic financing methods. The Korean export credit agency Korea Eximbank (KEXIM) and Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE) participated in

the financing with a loan of 1 billion EUR in cash and guarantees which is the largest credit package ever received by a project in Turkey.

Among other organizations that have provided cover are the Danish export credit agency EKF and The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC).

Arken Jenerator is a manufacturing engineering solution company which relocated in 2018 to its 14,000-sqm premises located in Arnavutkoy close to Istanbul Airport, 3rd Ring Road, Ambarli Port and Halkali Customs, a move required by the company’s expansion.

It produces energy solutions through the Regional Offices of Anatolian Side Istanbul, Aegean, Ankara and Antalya, Regional Agencies in Gaziantep, Diyarbakir and Adana. In addition to its central plant as well a broad service network across the country, it also carries out successful projects overseas.

Ranked among the top generator exporting companies in Turkey, Arken Generator exports to more than 72 countries in 5 continents. The company’s work contributes to the national economy. arkenjenerator.com.tr

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GENERATORS

DECEMBER 2021

NEW GENERATOR SETS CAPABLE OF RUNNING ON 25% HYDROGEN BLENDS

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WM will begin a staged roll-out of commercially available MWM generator sets configured to enable operation on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen for continuous, prime, and load management applications.

The offer applies to the following series: TCG 3016, TCG 3020, TCG 2032 and TCG 2032B. Additionally, the company will offer retrofit kits that provide hydrogen blending capabilities up to 25% hydrogen for select generator sets built on these engine platforms.

A staged roll-out of new natural gas generator sets and retrofit kits capable of 25% hydrogen will begin in the fourth quarter of 2022.

The use of renewable hydrogen fuel can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions .

“We are delighted to offer our customers hydrogen-based high-performance energy solutions that can help them reduce carbon emissions and use more sustainable energy sources,” explains Tim Scott, MWM Director.

MWM gas engines can already be operated with hydrogen blends of up to 10 percent and are characterised by their high efficiency in decentralised energy generation.

MWM generators are traditionally at the forefront when it comes to the use of alternative types of gas for power generation. The generator sets can be configured to operate on a wide range of biogas fuels, including digestor biogas, landfill gas, and wastewater biogas.

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Experience with hydrogen content of up to 60% In multiple end markets and countries, MWM have experience with hydrogen utilisation in its products, with some projects in operation for 23 years.

MWM continues to improve the performance of hydrogen-fuelled power generator sets with minimal impacts on maintenance costs and schedules, availability and operations.

During this period, MWM has gained extensive experience through its product range with customer projects and fuels with hydrogen content of up to 60%.

The development and launch of hydrogen blended solutions address growing customer demand as the hydrogen supply infrastructure matures.

MWM is committed to helping customers meet their climaterelated goals by providing products that facilitate the fuel transition, increase operational efficiency and reduce emissions.

“Through the use of renewable hydrogen as a sustainable energy source, our industry will continue to make a valuable contribution to the supply of reliable and sustainable energy. We are excited that MWM is part of this sustainability effort”, says Tim Scott.

The EU Commission plans on successfully rolling out the EU Hydrogen Strategy and becoming climate-neutral on a long-term basis by 2050.

The main idea is to replace fossil fuels with green energy sources to supply energy.

Hydrogen is considered to be a key element for a successful energy transition in order to make the European energy supply and the industry more sustainable on a longterm basis.

The use of hydrogen as an energy

source and fuel can effectively reduce greenhouse emissions on a long-term basis. Powerful hydrogen-based energy solutions thus help to pave the way for a successful energy transition.

MWM is one of the world’s leading brands in the market segment of highly efficient, eco-friendly cogeneration plants for decentralized energy generation with combined heat and power (CHP).

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The MWM product portfolio comprises gas engines and gensets in the output range from 400 kWel to 4,500 kWel. In this way, it is possible to set up power plants with an output of up to 100,000 kWel and more.

The gas generator sets can be operated with various types of gas, such as natural gas, shale gas, mine gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, and syngas. They are designed for maximum electrical and thermal efficiency, low operating and service costs, and high reliability and availability. Thus they achieve efficiency of over 90 percent. www.mwm.net

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ALTERNATORS

DECEMBER 2021

KEY ALTERNATORS USED IN GENSETS AT POTATO POINT & CAPE HINCHBROOK, ALASKA

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rontier Power has partnered with Silver Mountain Construction to provide electrical power to an extremely remote location off the coast of Alaska.

Gensets powered by KUBOTA engines were supplied and these were fitted with special alternators from STAMFORD. Specified were 10 STAMFORD 12KW S0L2-G1 alternators, together with 4 STAMFORD 24KW S0L2-M1 units. The system is monitored remotely and a hybrid unit has been installed to charge batteries for GPS equipment.

Frontier Power is an original equipment manufacturer which provides power solutions to the Western Canada region, serving a variety of challenging applications. They are considered to be a leader in offering customised solutions.

Last year Frontier Power partnered with Silver Mountain Construction to provide electric power to a remote location off the coast of Alaska. They chose STAMFORD® alternators as part of the solution for its durability and performance.

The gensets, powered by propane Kubota engines were paired with solar and wind renewable energy to provide cleaner emissions and an environmentally friendly power solution.

In these kinds of locations it is critical to have equipment which requires low maintenance and which can be relied upon to provid long-lasting, reliable performance.

Frontier Power packaged the gensets with long run oil systems to reduce the number of service trips to the remote location, thus reducing cost for the customer. To ensure longevity Frontier Power equipped the gensets with STAMFORD® alternators and a DC control panel to provide reliable configuration and a remote monitoring system.

These gensets and the renewable energy sources are the only sources of power in these remote locations.

This hybrid system provides power to charge the battery that in-turn powers the GPS system.

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A spokesman for Silver Mountain Construction commented: “With vast experience in building custom design package solutions for various applications over the years, Frontier was the partner of choice for us. They did not hesitate to choose STAMFORD® alternators for the highly durable specification needed.”

Given the remote location and the harsh environment it presents, there were key challenges which had to be overcome by the customer, mainly in the installation process.

Alaska offers some unique weather challenges. Some of the hottest and coldest temperatures in Alaska occur around the area near Fairbanks. The summers can have temperatures reaching into the 90s °F (near 34 °C), while in the winter, the temperature can fall below −50 °F (−45.6 °C), and in rare cases, below −60 °F (−51.1 °C).

In the case of Frontier Power all the components for the gensets were shipped on a series of transports and carried by a helicopter piece-by-piece to reach the operation site during periods of good weather.

All 14 x STAMFORD® S0L2 alternators were delivered as part of this project, which has a further 3 years until completion in 2025.

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GENSETS

DECEMBER 2021

A COLLABORATION: T15U GENERATOR, WITH A U.S. EPA TIER 4 24 HORSEPOWER 404F ENGINE

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aylor Power Systems, based in Clinton, Mississippi, creates prime and standby power generators that keep critical systems running and help save lives when natural disasters strike. The generators they design and manufacture keep the power on for everything from municipalities to nursing homes, oil and gas companies, commercial farms and hospitals.

Taylor Power has collaborated with Perkins since its founding in 1986 to ensure that their generators are completely dependable on both the best and worst days imaginable. They know they can go directly to the Perkins team to help conquer the proverbial outsidethe-box challenges—like when leading fruit and produce companies asked Taylor Power to bring a semi-vintage model of intermodal generator, with an unparalleled history of reliability, back to market.

The Taylor Power team worked alongside the Perkins team, resulting in the T15U generator, with a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final 24 horsepower Perkins® 404F engine with a practically unheard-of service interval of 3,000 hours.

Agriculture is another significant market for Taylor Power, which means there are many poultry farms across the country that have generators equipped with Perkins engines. A typical chicken farm holds between 36,000-50,000 birds, so if the power fails in the summer and the Taylor Power generator didn’t kick in, the loss could be catastrophic.

“The generators in the agriculture market are protecting the livelihood of farmers,” said Thomas Culpepper, Taylor manager of product design and development said. “In some instances, poultry farmers don’t want anything else. They insist on a Perkins engine.”

Since the company’s founding in 1986, Taylor Power has partnered with Perkins to ensure that their generators are completely dependable on both the best and worst days imaginable. The designers and engineers at Taylor Power also know they can go directly to the Perkins team to help conquer the proverbial outside-thebox challenges - like when leading fruit and produce companies asked Taylor Power if they could bring a semi-vintage model of intermodal generator back to market because it had an unparalleled history of reliability.

In determining exactly how to customize the product to meet the client’s specific application, the Taylor Power team worked alongside the Perkins team, resulting in the T15U generator, with a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final 404F engine capable of 24 horsepower with a practically unheard-of service interval of 3,000 hours.

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The Taylor Power crew also didn’t hesitate to invite Perkins factory engineers to the table when they decided they needed to craft a 750kilowatt standby-power generator to address a massive gap in their offerings.

To help bring the Taylor designers’ vision to life, Perkins expanded the capabilities of the 18-litre, Perkins® 2806, with increased power density, to now support up to 750 kWe output, while also improving the air filtration system to allow service from either side.

This brand new TD750 generator also has a smaller footprint and is competitive on price.

Final reviews are still being made about the new addition to the Taylor Power family, but once it’s officially market-ready, it’ll be capable of powering large office complexes, data centres, hotels, municipalities and medical facilities.

“We’re really excited about this,” Thomas said. “The sales department’s energised, and we have people on the shop floor that don’t normally work in R&D that are asking to work on this project. There’s a lot of buzz in the building about it.”

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The 2806C-E18TTAG is a series turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled, 6-cylinder diesel engine of 18 litres capacity.

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Economic power Reliable power * Developed and tested using the l latest engineering techniques and finite element analysis for high reliability, low oil usage and low wear rates * High compression ratios also ensure clean rapid starting in all conditions * Exceptional power to weight ratio and compact size give optimum power density with easier installation and cost effective transportation *Designed to provide excellent service access for ease of maintenance * The availability of a low emissions specification allows minimum environmental impact through operation, and complies with US EPA emissions legislation. The standard specification model provides superior fuel consumption which maximises engine efficiency. www.perkins.com www.taylorpowergenerators.com

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NEW GENERATOR SUPPORTS SWISSTEK ALUMINIUM MANUFACTURING IN SRI LANKA

wisstek Aluminium, one of the most important industrial businesses in Sri Lanka, recently purchased the 4M10G110/5 model BAUDOUIN engine EGK225-80N model with an EMSA alternator.

This ultra-reliable 110 kVa diesel generator set is manufactured by EMSA. The set was specified in particular as it was deemed capable of meeting all the needs of the Swisstek Aluminium facility.

The genset has been designed so that unit will automatically commission should a power cut occur. Its presence means the product line will never be halted by any outage and that the work tempo will continue.

The engine block of the generator is the work of Baudouin, a manufacturer with 100 years of know-how and EMSA has used its own brand as the alternator.

The set has a number of key features, such as easy maintenance and a remote troubleshooting option which means that any failure can be resolved quickly and easily.

The 110 kVa diesel generator can be used to provide auxiliary power when there is grid energy infrastructure available. This enables the generator to be ready for use when extra energy is needed in addition to power cuts.

Additionally, the electric voltage regulator in the generator will protect the interior generator components from energy fluctuations. The cabin provides an industry-type silencer and isolation. These features have been designed to inhibit noisy operation.

In a recent contract generators manufactured by EMSA will be used in the Eğribel Pass infrastructure which - once completed - will be the third-longest tunnel in Turkey and one of the most important locations on the Giresun and Sivas route.

EMSA’s gensets witll form the foundation of the energy infrastructure for Eğribel Pass which is expected to be completed in 2022.

The generators have been particularly specified for a 5.9 km-long project involving two tunnels. The tunnels will connect the East Black Sea region with Central Anatolia and southern regions.

EMSA reports that it has prepared and transferred gensets with the following specifications: 12M33G1400/5 model Baudouin engine EG400-1000N model with a EMSA alternator. These 1400 kVA diesel generator sets will be installed and comissioned in Eğribel Pass project.

The gensets have been manufactured under ISO 90012015, ISO 14001-2015, ISO 45001-2018 and ISO 10022006 management system certificates. They effectively meet the highest nternational standards.

The Baudouin engine in the generator set is preferred for heavy-duty products like these genset. The engine has been proved to work well in a heavy-duty

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environment such as Eğribel Pass.

The alternator features a selfwarning system and the alternator coils have insulated varnish to protect against oil and acid attack.

The installed voltage regulator also protects against current fluctuations and ensures stable current operation during the service life.

Akarteks of Turkey, an important manufacturer in the textile sector, has also chosen EMSA generators.

Akarteks is keen minimise any downtime in its manufacturing facilities due to outages has specified the BF6M1015CP-LAGG3A model Deutz engine EGK315-320N model (with an Emsa alternator).

This model of 440 kVA diesel generator sets manufactured by EMSA will support manufacturing and decrease time loss thanks to its remote intervention, noise insulation and water-cooling properties.

In addition, the generator can also be used as for auxiliary power when there is grid energy infrastructure offering a standby power mode.

One other key property of this particular generator is this: it directly warns the user of low fuel levels and enable a timely intervention.

In another high-profile contract, EMSA Generator sets will be used in the Bioengineer Faculty at Istanbul University. Three generators have already been delivered to a

28,000 sqm area currently under construction.

The three 12M33G1400/5 model Baudouin engine units - EG4001000N (with an EMSA alternator) 1400 kVA diesel engine sets ensure that the education program and scientific activities in the faculty will continue uninterrupted.

The gensets are contained inside a noise insulation cabin for low noise operation and have been manufactured according to 2000/14/ EC directive, providing up to 400 kW power.

Today, EMSA generators are present on 6 continents and in 102 countries. When the company started its journey 40 years ago EMSA aimed to be a global brand.

The brand has certainly managed to achieve this, being already involved in some the largest projects in Turkey. www.emsa.gen.tr

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BACKUP POWER

DECEMBER 2021

HYDROGEN-BASED SUBSTATION BACKUP POWER SOLUTION WITH EXTENDED RUNTIME

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enCell Energy, a leading manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell energy solutions, has announced the release of the GenCell REX™, a hydrogen-based substation backup power solution with the X factor - eXtended runtime.

The GenCell REX, an upgrade to the GenCell G5rx™, produces emission-free auxiliary electricity for substations during outages that supplements or replaces legacy backup battery systems having limited duration backup power.

Offering an immediate injection of power which keeps circuit breaker “auto reclosers” operational until grid recovery, the GenCell REX complies with today’s more stringent regulations - says the manufacturer - requiring that utilities reinforce their backup power in response to the higher risks of power outages caused by the increasingly frequent and severe climate-related weather events affecting Europe.

Based on field experience deploying the utility backup solution at dozens of sites in the Americas, GenCell has enhanced the REX solution with three configurations: 130VDC, 48 VDC and an integrated solution offering a dual output of both 130/48VDC in a single unit.

This allows the GenCell REX to concurrently support critical substation loads, internal communications and SCADA systems that monitor the utilities’ operations.

Furthermore, the enhanced REX solution improves functionality of the GenCell Remote IoT Manager software. by providing improved visibility of the equipment via additional data points that can be accessed by monitoring systems.

“GenCell is proud to be a part of ENLIT Europe, an event that is addressing every aspect of Europe’s energy transition,” reports Rami Reshef, CEO GenCell Energy.

“Within the Hydrogen Europe Zone that is highlighting hydrogen’s huge growth potential within this energy transition, GenCell offers European utilities resilient, weather-resistant, and emission-free backup solutions that meet the requirement to withstand increasingly severe weather conditions while also complying with increasingly strict sustainability requirements.”

Reshef comments: “EU Commission regulations for the network code on electricity emergency and restoration obligate TSOs and service providers to maintain sufficient equipment redundancy and backup power supply sources for their communication systems

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to have a minimum backup power capacity of higher than 24 hours.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2196 stipulates that each TSO shall arrange a backup power supply for its backup control room of at least 24 hours in case of loss of primary power supply.

“Hydrogen fuel cells are the ideal means to provide utilities with reliable long-duration backup power and GenCell is pleased to bring its experience in the Americas to meet the needs of European TSOs and power providers.”

As countries and companies around the world increasingly look to hydrogen as a clean energy pathway, GenCell is uniquely well-positioned to take a leadership role in the emerging national and international hydrogen economy.

Upon winning a tender and successfully supplying 37 GenCell G5rx backup power units to CFE the state-owned utility of Mexico, CFE then exercised their option to double the order to 74 units; GenCell Energy successfully deployed its revolutionary A5 off-grid solution for satisfactory 24/7 powering of a Neyðarlínan ohf Emergency Communication System (ECS) in Iceland for 1500 consecutive hours.

Douglas PUD, the Douglas County Public Utility District in the State of Washington signed a contract to deploy the GenCell G5™ backup power solution to run on renewable hydrogen produced by the PUD’s own hydrogen production facility.

GenCell signed a framework agreement with Japanese conglomerate the TDK Corporation to support GenCell in developing a novel approach to green ammonia.

GenCell also received a substantial

investment by a group of international institutional investors led by the world’s leading banking group BNP Paribas through its investment arm BNP Paribas Energy Transition Fund; The GenCell G5 backup power solution received a first-ever permit for a hydrogen fuel cell generator from the State of Israel’s Electric Authority; GenCell has affiliations with numerous industry associations, among these FCHEA, Hydrogen Europe and the Ammonia Energy Association as part of its program to participate in global hydrogen and fuel cell development projects; In September 2021 at the IWCE critical communications event in Las Vegas, following collaboration with leading global telecom providers, GenCell launched its compact, resilient and emission-free backup power solution the GenCell Backup Operations eXtender (BOX) designed specifically to meet the needs of the telecom industry; Looking to the future, GenCell reports that it is proactively developing its total green power solution from well-to-wheel. It welcomes partners to join in its vision of an emission-free distributed energy system based on green ammonia.

As a blue and white fuel cell pioneer, in October 2021 GenCell celebrated National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. The company is committed to lead the efforts to spur the growth of the hydrogen industry and raise public and consumer awareness of the benefits which fuel cell technologies and hydrogen energy provide in reducing emissions while driving economic growth. www.gencellenergy.com www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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The exclusive event looks to bring you an unrivalled line up of world class suppliers and buyers to the Gen-Set / CHP & Data Centre sectors. A great networking & learning experience!

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EVOG RNMENT MUST LEVERAGE R P IVATE INVESTMENT TO STOP 10,000 ANNUAL DEATHS

The UK Government needs to leverage private investment in energy efficiency retrofits, grid flexibility and low carbon heat to help avoid the 10,000 annual deaths attributed to fuel poverty each year, says the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day. Government must leverage private investment to stop 10,000 annual deaths.

Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) states as many as four million UK households suffer from fuel poverty, which result in people being unable to afford to heat their homes.

As the energy price crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic continue into the winter season, bringing with them increased physical, mental and financial risks for vulnerable households, government action needs to drive the adoption of the technologies that can help.

Existing policies need to deliver on making capital investment into the key areas of green retrofits, heat networks and flexibility technologies easier – the finance is in many cases already available, but there is no easy way for it to be invested into infrastructure capable of tackling fuel poverty in the long term.

Energy efficiency retrofits that could significantly reduce both fuel poverty and greenhouse gas emissions are in most cases bizarrely disincentivised with steep 20% VAT rates – the ADE calls on policymakers to make exemptions in this area to help bring the UK’s housing stock up to standard and to tackle climate change.

By combining retrofits such as these with plentiful and affordable access to low carbon heat networks, we can solve both heat supply and demand for those in poverty.

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Technology Seminar and 73rd Annual Luncheon

EG T INVLO EV D: DONT’ MISS R G EEN INFRASTRUCTURE WEEK - BETWEEN 25TH & 29TH APRIL 2022 ACE will be a partner for a new campaign, Green Infrastructure Week, which takes place between 25 and 29 April 2022.

Highlightng the British technologies that will be used to deliver the biggest gains in our transition to Net Zero, the week will deliver insight and commentary for the whole ecosystem of people and organisations involved with green infrastructure - everyone from private and public sector clients to developers and investors.

Former Energy Secretary and Green Infrastructure Week advocate, Greg Clark MP said: “I am delighted to see initiatives like Green Infrastructure Week championing the need for further investment in green infrastructure. The UK is in a prime position to capitalise on the move towards Net Zero and ensuring we have the right infrastructure in place will be key to achieving this.”

As an official partner of Green Infrastructure Week, we are working closely with event organisers to ensure that our voice is heard. As part of this all members, and our wider stakeholders, are invited to share editorial content with organisers to ensure your company’s news and views are featured.

In addition, ACE’s magazine Infrastructure Intelligence will be sharing related content with the platform.

The week is a sister event to Net Zero Week which this year takes place between 2 and 8 July 2022.

As well as the free editorial opportunities, there are additional sponsorship options with ACE members guaranteed at least a 10% discount.

Thursday 28 April, 2022 Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge,London 20/20 Vision: Powering a New Decade IPowerE’s 2021 Technology Seminar and Luncheon is to be held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge. The day will commence at 10.00am with a technology seminar, followed by a 3-course luncheon and guest speakers in the afternoon.

The morning seminar will comprise a multistream programme covering a range of technologies and subject matter.

The annual seminar and luncheon is well- established as a key event in the calendar of the power and prime mover industries and is an occasion not to be missed.

Catch up on the latest technology developments and hear and engage with internationally renowned speakers, network with other members, clients, colleagues and friends, old and new.

Principal Guest: Dr Cathy McClay, Head of Strategy at Sembcorp Energy Guest Speaker: Mandy Hickson, Former Royal Air Force Fast Jet (Tornado) Pilot

Have an article published in the Journal

The IPowerE welcomes technical articles for publication from members and non-members. They can relate to your recent experiences or those sometime in the past.

We are interested in articles which cover topics such as, * A description of a new plant or process, commissioning experience of such plant or processes, Performance of such plant. * A description of a new development/ process * Personal experience of a particular period as an engineer We invite you to send in ideas or your completed articles, and they will be considered for publication in the Journal.

An article would be a welcome contribution to the Institution.

Please send in any ideas and suggestions for articles to the Bedford office. In the first instance provide the title of your proposed article and a one paragraph introduction.

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AMPS NEWS

DECEMBER 2021

LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATORS TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY RADIATORS AND NEW MEMBERS - AMPS HAS GOT IT ALL KALE AUTO RADIATOR IS PROCEEDING WITH THE TURQUALITY BRAND SUPPORT PROGRAM Kale Auto Radiator has been successfully included in the Turquality Brand Support Program after completing an audit and application process which was carried out over a year.

The Turquality Brand Support Program, which aims to create brand awareness, strengthen the brand power and institutional infrastructure of companies, and promote the brands that have reached a certain maturity in the global market to become a world brand, is carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce in Turkey.

Product quality, production volume and projects planned for completion were among the most important evaluation points during the audit program of Kale Auto Radiator. In addition to its ambition of becoming a global brand, Kale Auto Radiator, whose growth in the international market is also supported, aims to provide a positive image of ‘Made in Turkey’. Kale Auto Radiator aims to achieve its branding not only with design, quality, functionality and innovations, but also with scientific publications, patents and intellectual property issues supported by the R&D Center registered by the T.C. Ministry of Industry and Technology.

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restchic, a world leader in load bank design, manufacture and rental, has implemented a potentially life-saving suggestion from one of its long-standing employees to add some defibrillators at the workplace, Ben Woodward, a Senior Service Engineer at Crestchic’s headquarters in Burton on Trent, entered his suggestion into the company scheme that rewards employees for ideas that help improve health and safety and productivity, about having some easily accessible defibrillators placed on walls around the workshop.

Ben said: “I’ve worked for Crestchic since 2002 and value them as an employer that cares about their workforce. I’ve noticed more and more defibrillators are available in public areas these days and thought it would be a good idea to have them available to use in the workshop.

“Defibrillators can be a crucial item of equipment to help keep one of my fellow colleagues alive, should the occasion ever occur. My suggestion was picked up by the management team and I was given £100 for the idea, but I decided to give it back to my employer to allow them to purchase multiple units as this is far more important to me than the money.”

According to the St. John’s Ambulance, Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are a portable life saving device that can give a casualty’s heart an electric shock, when it has stopped beating normally in a sudden cardiac arrest. A defibrillator works by checking the casualty’s heart rhythm once the defibrillator pads are placed on their chest and giving them a shock if needed.

By using a defibrillator before an ambulance arrives, you can significantly increase someone’s chance of survival.

Chris Caldwell, Managing Director at Crestchic, said: “We set up the employee suggestion scheme to help us identify where we can improve our business.

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ONE OF AMPS NEW COMPANY MEMBERS =CROWN OIL Crown Oil is a national fuel and lubricants supplier who believes excellent service before and after an oil delivery order is the key to its success.

This, knowledge, combined with first-class local knowledge, competitive fuel prices and efficient deliveries, ensures the company has remained a successful supplier of fuel for businesses and homes across the UK since 1947.

Crown Oils won the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) Green Award for 2021, sponsored by Oilshield, a unique collaboration between European Insurance Services, Compass Environmental Consultancy and AVIVA as recognition for their environmental initiatives within the liquid fuel distribution industry.

Crown Oil understands that as a fuel supplier, its operations require continual growth to support the growing demands that its customers are facing to ensure they achieve their legal obligations and goals.

That’s why Crown Oils has embarked on a journey to become the UK’s leading alternative fuels supplier to help achieve the government’s net zero carbon target. Thanks to a forwardthinking team, the company is leading the way and it is urging businesses to change their fuels to help change our future.

From supplying alternative fuels to running an entire fleet on HVO and voluntarily offsetting delivery mileage since 2007, Crown Oils is passionate about fuelling a greener future. So what green steps is the company taking to help reduce its environmental impact?

Oil companies within the Crown Group now run on Crown HVO. This makes them the first fuel suppliers in the UK to switch their entire fleet over to a 100% renewable diesel fuel, saving over 3080 tonnes of net CO2.

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SGT-800 GAS TURBINE AT NEW POWER PLANT IN CYPRUS

NEW E1-RATED ICS SERIES IPS UNITS Carlo Gavazzi has released its new E1-Rated ICS Series Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifically designed for the challenging applications on mobile equipment such as gensets, these sensors offer unrivaled performance focusing on reliable detection and reduced downtime.

The E1-approved inductive sensors assure accurate and reliable detection of actuating parts such as hydraulic pistons, gear speed and movement on bile equipment such as trasnportable gensets. These mobile platforms are typically exposed to high levels of shock and vibration from the terrain, exposure to salt and debris from the road and vehicle engine refuse gases during transport, extreme voltage peaks if a battery is disconnected from the alternator, wide operating temperature ranges due to the environment and proximity to engines and exhaust systems, and electromagnetic interferences generated by radio transmitters.

Despite these harsh operating environments, the most critical benefits to mobile equipment manufacturers are reliable detection and reduced downtime. To achieve these high standards, Carlo Gavazzi has designed and manufactured the E1-Rated ICS Series Inductive Proximity Sensors with special attention to mechanical durability, electrical protection, and EMC performance.

Features and Benefits of the E1-Rated ICS Series Inductive Proximity Sensors include: AISI 304 stainless steel housing; Operating temperature range from -40° to 185°F (-40 to 85°C); IP68 and IP69K ingress protection rating and Salt spray testing. www.gavazzionline.com WEG SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT PACKAGE WEG recently completed a contract involving the WestRock Paper Mill Expansion Project in Três Barras, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The solution package included a 59 MVA turbogenerator, e-Houses, low and medium voltage MCCs, frequency inverters, W22 WELL (WEG Extra Long Life), W50 and W60 motors, dry type transformers and field services.

The technical requirements demanded by the US-based company were ensured by WEG with integrated and customized solutions. With the capability to supply turn-key solutions from the beginning to the end of the production process, WEG sees itself as the ideal partner for those seeking efficiency. In addition, WEG provides customers with a complete aftersales support to ensure the full operational functioning of the electrical equipment.

A recent expansion by West Rock has meant that production increased from 480,000 to 750,000 tons per year and the factory’s self-sufficiency in energy increased by 30%.WestRock chose for WELL (WEG Extra Long Life) motor’s technology that meet the reliability requirements demanded by the segment.

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By 2023 the new new Cyfield Mari power plant in Cyprus will be in full commercial operation thanks to Siemens’ three GT800 gas turbines, and three SGen5-100A generators. The facility is projected to be up-and-running in line with the arrival of liquified natural gas (LNG) on the island.

As the space for wind and solar power is limited on the island, the switch to natural gas is also the key lever to reduce harmful sulphur oxide and to keep particle emissions to a minimum. In addition, the station’s performance will lead to a significant reduction in the cost of electricity and supply as much as one third of Cyprus’s electricity needs.

With more than ten million total fleet operating hours and more than 425 units sold, the SGT-800 gas turbine is ideally suited for power generation, where reliability and efficiency are crucial.

With a proven, long-term track record of successful installations around the world, the SGT-800 gas turbine is widely regarded as an excellent choice for both industrial power generation and oil and gas applications. It will meet your requirements for efficiency, reliability and environmental compatibility, offering low lifecycle costs and the best possible return on investment, says the manufacturer.

Key benefits of the turbine include: a 47.5 – 57.0 MW(e) power output and > 40% simple cycle efficiency, with > 58.5% combined cycle efficiency.

The turbine has achieved more than 5 million fleet hours and is said to offer high reliability and availability, low lifecycle costs and a robust dual-fuel (gas / liquid) DLE combustion system.

The system offers on-load fuel changeover capability, excellent fuel flexibility, the ability to deal with a high content of inert gases, hydrogen and heavy hydrocarbons. It produces low emissions over a wide load range and is can achieve single-digit NOx and C levels. assets.siemensenergy.com

UPS BATTERIES GETS UPGRADE THANKS TO POWER CONTROL A long-standing customer, CBRE recently enlisted Power Control’s expertise for the replacement o,f two large sets of VRLA batteries which were at their end of life (EoL). These batteries are part of a backup power infrastructure containing two Pillar 1100kVA UPS installed in an N+N configuration, which is positioned to support key server equipment.

A UPS failure during a power anomaly or complete power failure would have a profound effect on the day-to-day operation of the site.

Following a site survey, Power Control recommended replacing the EoL strings with highly dependable Yuasa batteries. Knowing how much reliance is placed upon their backup infrastructure, Power Control wanted to ensure the company were completely satisfied with the recommended change and organised a tour of the Yuasa factory located in South Wales.

The company were pleased with the Yuasa SWL4250 and during installation, Power Control was able to configure the 23+ tonne battery set to a far more cost-effective 12V solution. The engineer who completed the installation was a former Pillar Senior Engineer and adept in working with the installed UPS systems, reports the company. powercontrol.co.uk www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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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

Volvo Penta

405 08 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel +46 31 235460

SCANIA ENGINES

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 TAD530GE Diesel 15002) 75 85 100 TAD531GE Diesel 15002) 88 2) TAD532GE Diesel 1500 113 130 1) 2) TAD550GE Diesel 1500 76 86 1) 2) 1500 89 101 TAD551GE Diesel 2) TAD730GE Diesel 1500 113 130 2) TAD731GE Diesel 1500 132 152 TAD732GE Diesel 15002) 162 186 2) TAD733GE Diesel 1500 175 201 2) 213 245 TAD734GE Diesel 1500 1) 2) TAD750GE Diesel 1500 114 131 TAD751GE1) Diesel 15002) 13 152 TAD752GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182 TAD753GE1) Diesel 15002) 173 199 15002) 217 250 TAD754GE1) Diesel 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 1) TAD1351GE Diesel 15002) 279 324 1) TAD1352GE Diesel 15002) 314 365 15002) 328 381 TAD1354GE1) Diesel TAD1355GE1) Diesel 15002) 355 413 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 TAD1651GE1) Diesel 15002) 430 505 Engines are also available for1800rpm/60Hz

Providing you with the power to perform Our 5-2500 kVA engines power more than 3 million generators around the world. From standby power generation for factories, offices and shopping malls, and for critical applications in hospitals and at airports, to prime power generation for remote locations like telecommunication towers far from the national grid, our engine range covers the key nodes and emission standards to meet your power generation requirements.

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