This document outlines 11 key considerations for sizing, owning, and operating a standby generator system. It discusses factors like identifying load requirements and peak needs for proper sizing, selecting a reliable manufacturer, choosing an indoor or outdoor placement, determining fuel sources like natural gas or diesel, and ensuring routine maintenance and testing. Proper monitoring and having backup redundancy plans are also covered to help ensure power is always available from the standby system. Taking all these implementation and ongoing operational factors into account is necessary to find the right reliable solution.
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Schneider Electric™ has a proven record of leading
companies to thriving sustainability programs across
economic, environmental, and social dimensions. As
a global leader in sustainability services, we provide
an end-to-end solution that truly sets us apart from
others and integrates strategies, technologies, and
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• Fourteen (14) years solid experience in different facets of Power Plant industry.
• Strong understanding with different EPC philosophies in power generations and transmissions.
• Well-exposed and experienced in the installation and operation of the following;
• GE Frame 7FA Gas Turbine-Generator Units
• GE Frame 9E Gas Turbine-Generator Units
• Ansaldo Energia Gas Turbine-Generator Units
• Rotating Equipment Maintenance & Operation
Gensol strives to add value from Project Conceptualisation to Commissioning to ensure timely, quality and cost effective completion. From drafting exhaustive EPC contracts to approving engineering drawings and quality control during construction, Gensol's experience of 1500 MW works to ensure Peace of Mind for the Project Developer.
Helping mining companies with their sustainability strategiesSchneider Electric
Schneider Electric™ has a proven record of leading
companies to thriving sustainability programs across
economic, environmental, and social dimensions. As
a global leader in sustainability services, we provide
an end-to-end solution that truly sets us apart from
others and integrates strategies, technologies, and
implementation capabilities.
• Fourteen (14) years solid experience in different facets of Power Plant industry.
• Strong understanding with different EPC philosophies in power generations and transmissions.
• Well-exposed and experienced in the installation and operation of the following;
• GE Frame 7FA Gas Turbine-Generator Units
• GE Frame 9E Gas Turbine-Generator Units
• Ansaldo Energia Gas Turbine-Generator Units
• Rotating Equipment Maintenance & Operation
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We were keen for village headmen and headwomen to share their village experiences of energy provision and to tell us about the outcomes and impacts of productive energy use in relation to standards of living, education, heath and employment in the village.
The workshop heard from the off grid energy providers about their achievements and challenges in bringing off-grid energy to villages and how they have worked with village leaders and the village community.
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Everybody is talking more and more about “green” engineering these days. While its beginning to become clearer what this means in the fields of alternative energy and consumer energy usage, it’s still not at all clear what this means for the world of motion control. Some of the leading motion control companies discuss and explore your questions about “green” design principles and how they apply to applications in the motion control world.
By watching this special 1-hour free webinar you will gain a better understanding of the key factors involved in “green” motion control and their relation to the projects you’re working on now and in the future.
Many newer UPS systems have an energy-saving operating mode known as “eco-mode” or by some other descriptor. Nevertheless, surveys show that virtually no data centers actually use this mode, because of the known or anticipated side-effects. Unfortunately, the marketing materials for these operating modes do not adequately explain the cost / benefit tradeoffs. This paper shows that eco-mode provides a reduction of approximately 2% in data center energy consumption and explains the various limitations and concerns that arise from eco-mode use. Situations where these operating modes are recommended and contraindicated are also described.
The technology and thermal efficiencies of the coal-fired
cycle have improved dramatically, and the basic idea
of converting the stored energy of coal into electricity
accounts for more than 40% of the world’s power.
The use of LNG is a proven, reliable, and safe process, and natural gas is quickly becoming the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel as it emerges as the environmentally preferred fuel of choice. It is for this reason that LNG facilities are put under more pressure than ever to meet the world’s natural gas demand. Keeping your plants running at an efficient pace is vital to production and condition monitoring plays a critical part in this process. Condition monitoring provides a proactive approach so that maintenance can be planned, eliminating unscheduled outages and optimizing machine performance. In addition, condition monitoring helps to avoid breakdowns with subsequent secondary damage and loss of production revenue meaning that today’s LNG facilities simply can’t afford to not have a reliable condition monitoring solution.
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To continue improving the performance of the wind turbines, while maintaining or even increasing the reliability, having a deep knowledge of the technology is crucial for the power converter developments.
Based on the long experience in the wind industry and the deep knowledge about core components composing a power converter, Ingeteam applies a design procedure that allows optimizing the power converter solution, developing power converter products up to 15MW for offshore environments.
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Municipalities are dealing with numerous financial constraints, and trying to improve or expand systems is often trumped by maintaining deteriorating assets. Discover the potential benefits of Performance Contracting (PC). PC is an alternate delivery method to the traditional CIP process for the implementation of operational cost saving and energy saving projects. While the PC process has been used extensively in municipal buildings for decades -- primarily for HVAC and lighting improvements -- it has only recently begun to be used by water and wastewater utilities for process-centric improvements to treatment plants, pump/lift stations and other assets.
Chrisestom Ochieng, KIS , Uganda
The East Africa Masterclass at Terrat focused on the village level experience of off-grid energy. We have invited local leaders and rural energy providers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania.
We were keen for village headmen and headwomen to share their village experiences of energy provision and to tell us about the outcomes and impacts of productive energy use in relation to standards of living, education, heath and employment in the village.
The workshop heard from the off grid energy providers about their achievements and challenges in bringing off-grid energy to villages and how they have worked with village leaders and the village community.
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How green standards are changing data center design and operationsSchneider Electric
An effort is underway to harmonize certain energy-efficiency standards. Could global standardization ultimately diminish the technical effectiveness of such standards? Which will emerge as the de facto standards? This session will explore these questions, as well in data center efficiency and sustainability guidelines.
Copyright AIST Reprinted with Permission. Presented at the 2013 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and Exposition (AISTech 2013). In an industrial facility, nothing operates without a reliable flow of electricity. Therefore, it is critical to properly maintain the switchgear and switchboards that distribute electricity through the power system. Switchboards are more commonly used in commercial and light industrial Low Voltage applications, while switchgear is usually specified in heavy industrial Medium Voltage applications, where the demands on the equipment require more robust construction.
Energy Savings & Green Considerations in Motion Control WebinarDesign World
Everybody is talking more and more about “green” engineering these days. While its beginning to become clearer what this means in the fields of alternative energy and consumer energy usage, it’s still not at all clear what this means for the world of motion control. Some of the leading motion control companies discuss and explore your questions about “green” design principles and how they apply to applications in the motion control world.
By watching this special 1-hour free webinar you will gain a better understanding of the key factors involved in “green” motion control and their relation to the projects you’re working on now and in the future.
Many newer UPS systems have an energy-saving operating mode known as “eco-mode” or by some other descriptor. Nevertheless, surveys show that virtually no data centers actually use this mode, because of the known or anticipated side-effects. Unfortunately, the marketing materials for these operating modes do not adequately explain the cost / benefit tradeoffs. This paper shows that eco-mode provides a reduction of approximately 2% in data center energy consumption and explains the various limitations and concerns that arise from eco-mode use. Situations where these operating modes are recommended and contraindicated are also described.
The technology and thermal efficiencies of the coal-fired
cycle have improved dramatically, and the basic idea
of converting the stored energy of coal into electricity
accounts for more than 40% of the world’s power.
The use of LNG is a proven, reliable, and safe process, and natural gas is quickly becoming the world’s cleanest burning fossil fuel as it emerges as the environmentally preferred fuel of choice. It is for this reason that LNG facilities are put under more pressure than ever to meet the world’s natural gas demand. Keeping your plants running at an efficient pace is vital to production and condition monitoring plays a critical part in this process. Condition monitoring provides a proactive approach so that maintenance can be planned, eliminating unscheduled outages and optimizing machine performance. In addition, condition monitoring helps to avoid breakdowns with subsequent secondary damage and loss of production revenue meaning that today’s LNG facilities simply can’t afford to not have a reliable condition monitoring solution.
PES Wind Magazine - The development of a MV power converter for FC wind turbi...Ingeteam Wind Energy
Having cost-optimal power converters is a must in order to survive in the competitive wind market following the costs reduction rate.
To continue improving the performance of the wind turbines, while maintaining or even increasing the reliability, having a deep knowledge of the technology is crucial for the power converter developments.
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The intention of this application note is to look at various aspects of generator sets (gensets) utilized globally to provide medium to long term backup power, and to improve system availability and reliability. Critical locations and applications depend on generators for back-up power. Examples of such critical locations are hospitals, airports, government buildings, telecommunications facilities, data centers, and nuclear power plants. Within this paper we intend to cover the main components of gensets, general applications, different fuels utilized, size selection, environmental issues, maintenance and noise pollution. The main emphasis of this document will be towards selection of gensets for critical loads and system availability.
Many in the milling and grain sector may be unaware that there is a significant new revenue stream available to progressive and forward-thinking mills. It focuses on the use of energy, and how by turning the power down for a relatively short period each year in line with National Grid’s and EirGrid’s requirements, companies can enjoy considerable and long-term financial rewards.
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Presentation delivered at MassRecycle's 4th Annual Green Office / Green Facility Conference, Bentley University, June 15, 2010. Get invited to next year’s conference by signing up to MassRecycle’s free email newsletter at www.massrecycle.org.
Demand for data in India is soaring and hence the number of data centers are increasing manifolds. The new hyperscale facilities are much more power hungry and designed with tier IV levels of uptime assurance. Unfortunately, the grid power in the country has not been keeping pace in terms of the capacity, reliability and the quality of power supplied. As a result, more than 95% of data centers in India are practically dependent on frequent use of the DG backup power system. But at times even this backup fails? Whom do you blame?
Small Commercial Solar: Grow Your Business With This Untapped Sectorallearthrenewables
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Energy Management and the Evolution of Intelligent Motor Control and Drives @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Craig Resnick.
Intelligent motor control & drives once provided a safe, flexible & centralized means to control & protect motors
•Today, these devices have evolved to ‘smart’ energy managers that bring advances ranging from complex drive systems to basic control of fan or pump motors
•In high demand where uptime & equipment reliability are critical, in applications where even a short period of downtime can prove extremely costly & damaging
•These devices perform critical protective & troubleshooting functions & detailed diagnostics to help improve productivity & minimize downtime
Whether you're new to buying a forklift or a veteran, this robust purchasing guide will be a helpful resource to you throughout the buying process.
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Presentation from the EPRI-Sandia Symposium on Secure and Resilient Microgrids: Concordville Microgrid, presented by Eric Stein, Travis White, George Sey, PECO, Baltimore, MD, August 29-31, 2016.
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Buying new cosmetic products is difficult. It can even be scary for those who have sensitive skin and are prone to skin trouble. The information needed to alleviate this problem is on the back of each product, but it's thought to interpret those ingredient lists unless you have a background in chemistry.
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Data file handling has been effectively used in the program.
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CFD analysis is incredibly effective at solving mysteries and improving the performance of complex systems!
Here's a great example: At a large natural gas-fired power plant, where they use waste heat to generate steam and energy, they were puzzled that their boiler wasn't producing as much steam as expected.
R&R and Tetra Engineering Group Inc. were asked to solve the issue with reduced steam production.
An inspection had shown that a significant amount of hot flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes, where the heat was supposed to be transferred.
R&R Consult conducted a CFD analysis, which revealed that 6.3% of the flue gas was bypassing the boiler tubes without transferring heat. The analysis also showed that the flue gas was instead being directed along the sides of the boiler and between the modules that were supposed to capture the heat. This was the cause of the reduced performance.
Based on our results, Tetra Engineering installed covering plates to reduce the bypass flow. This improved the boiler's performance and increased electricity production.
It is always satisfying when we can help solve complex challenges like this. Do your systems also need a check-up or optimization? Give us a call!
Work done in cooperation with James Malloy and David Moelling from Tetra Engineering.
More examples of our work https://www.r-r-consult.dk/en/cases-en/
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A case study of the used of Advanced Process Control at the Wastewater Treatment works at Lleida in Spain
A look back on an article on smart wastewater networks in order to see how the industry has measured up in the interim around the adoption of Digital Transformation in the Water Industry.
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Hierarchical Digital Twin of a Naval Power SystemKerry Sado
A hierarchical digital twin of a Naval DC power system has been developed and experimentally verified. Similar to other state-of-the-art digital twins, this technology creates a digital replica of the physical system executed in real-time or faster, which can modify hardware controls. However, its advantage stems from distributing computational efforts by utilizing a hierarchical structure composed of lower-level digital twin blocks and a higher-level system digital twin. Each digital twin block is associated with a physical subsystem of the hardware and communicates with a singular system digital twin, which creates a system-level response. By extracting information from each level of the hierarchy, power system controls of the hardware were reconfigured autonomously. This hierarchical digital twin development offers several advantages over other digital twins, particularly in the field of naval power systems. The hierarchical structure allows for greater computational efficiency and scalability while the ability to autonomously reconfigure hardware controls offers increased flexibility and responsiveness. The hierarchical decomposition and models utilized were well aligned with the physical twin, as indicated by the maximum deviations between the developed digital twin hierarchy and the hardware.
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11 Things to Know When Owning and Operating a Standby Generator
1. 11 Things to Know When Owning &
Operating a Standby Generator
BY DANIEL BARBERSEK
Director of Industrial Sales at Generac Power Systems
INTRODUCTION
Purchasing a standby generator system can be a major
undertaking. Unless you are in the critical power domain, this is a
transaction that does not occur frequently. Even most electrical
engineers turn to generator manufactures to properly select and
design the right generator for each unique application. This white
paper will outline the top 11 considerations to make for sizing,
owning and operating a standby generator application.
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2. 1. REASON FOR PURCHASING
At first glance, this may seem like a simple factor to address,
especially when it comes to legally required generators. Whether
the generator is needed for demand response programs, limited
operation or powering an entire building, initially identifying the
intent of the generator system is important before making a
purchase. Identifying emergency loads what you expect out of
your generator system will have a major influence on overall design
and product selection.
2. SIZING
Part of the generator sizing process also includes the identification
of the application’s peak load requirements. For standby
applications, the load target range is 60 to 80 percent.
Undersizing a generator does not help the life of the generator, and
can actually lead to engine damage; this pertains to diesel engines
in particular. Temperatures and fuel delivery requirements should
also be kept in mind. A properly sized generator will provide an
end user optimal product performance. Being able to account for
concurrent and non-concurrent loads, as well as natural load
sequencing, is imperative during the sizing process. Keeping up
with ever-changing load profiles of different manufacturers can be
a daunting task. When using sizing and specification tools, use a
program that is easily updated to ensure these changes are always
taken into account.
3. MANUFACTURER SELECTION
After identifying generator size, specifying parties must choose
their desired manufacturer. Aside from product reliability and code
compliance, specifying parties must ensure the manufacturer is
experienced and supported by a staff of qualified and trained field
technicians that can ensure the product’s optimal performance at
all times.
4. PLACEMENT
Indoor and outdoor installations are both impacted by factors such
as weather patterns and ease of access for service. While indoor
systems are often considered more reliable, engineering
considerations such as airflow, heat rejection, fuel delivery and
equipment access can influence a generator’s performance. The
effects of these factors are greatly reduced when a generator is
installed in an outdoor setting.
5. FUEL SELECTION
Over the years, fuel combustion requirements have been
influenced by ever-changing emission regulations. These directives
have mandated the use of low sulfur fuel for diesel applications,
which is a difficult fuel source to maintain as it can go bad quickly
if left untreated. Making matters worse, unforeseen factors such as
inclement weather and refinery setbacks can significantly impact
the availability of fresh fuel when it is needed most. This makes
natural gas a more reliable fueling solution when compared to
traditional fossil fuels, as it requires minimal maintenance, reduces
cost and features an unlimited, continuous supply.
6. COST OF OWNERSHIP
The cost of generator ownership can fluctuate with a variety of
factors including fuel reliability, refueling needs, emission
requirements and interruptible rate programs. Though natural gas
units can cost more to install, paralleling technology, diesel
refueling and maintenance costs, as well as the reliable and infinite
supply of a natural gas fuel source, make natural gas applications
more cost-efficient than diesel fuel applications over time.
7. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Yearly inspections and routine servicing are required for standby
generators with less than 250 hours of annual run time. While
filters and oil should be changed on a yearly basis, cranking
batteries commonly need to be replaced every two to three years.
Additional items, such as belts, hoses and coolant should be
inspected and tested annually; replacements for these items are
typically required every four to six years. Until detailed cost
assessments can be produced, an initial maintenance estimate of
$500 fixed cost and $1.00/kW can be used for gauging the
potential cost of a generator’s maintenance requirements.
8. TESTING
System testing is a practice commonly required by governing
bodies and/or end user business units. This practice is employed
to ensure system reliability. For paralleling solutions as well as
single genset applications, access to end user loads is essential to
the testing process. Identifying connection locations as well as
whether end user loads or load banks are required should also be
considered during the application design process.
As time goes on, changes such as the addition of load banks or
the removal of cables need to be taken into account for each
testing window, and re-commissioning should be completed after
each change is made.
9. MONITORING
As the digital world continues to grow, the demand for accessible
data updates has increased significantly. By developing innovative
system monitoring technologies, select manufacturers are helping
to ensure end users have up-to-the-minute access to information
detailing the state of their industrial power applications, which
helps field technicians complete product maintenance and
servicing procedures more efficiently than ever before. While it is
difficult to gather information on standby generators with limited
run time, predictive monitoring is also becoming more popular for
UPS applications.
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10. BACK-UP FOR THE BACK-UP
For those that sacrifice product quality over investment and
operational costs, having a back-up plan for a standby power
system is paramount. When mechanical equipment breaks
down, immediate service may not be available, which can lead to
detrimental downtime for industrial markets like data centers,
business buildings and wastewater treatment facilities.
Given the propensity for less reliable equipment to break down,
integrating a modular power system (MPS) may be necessary.
MPS applications—which feature paralleled generators for power
redundancy – provide a reliable, flexible and scalable solution to
ensure power is always readily available to dedicated loads.
11. A MULTI-PURPOSE ASSET
While most projects start only considering using the standby
generator for emergency purposes, today there are an increasing
number of energy management opportunities to utilize the
generator. Options like formal demand response programs with
your local utility or a demand response aggregator allow the
potential to provide for a regular income stream based on limited
run hours or even just the availability of the asset. In this case,
there are distinct advantages in operating costs for a natural gas
fueled solution versus the limited flexibility and added complexity
of an EPA Tier 4 diesel genset. With the current and projected
low cost of natural gas itself, many customers are evaluating
selective peak shaving based on their particular spark spread, or
operating cost differential between buying power from the utility
versus self-producing by their natural gas genset.
SUMMARY
Sizing, specifying and installing a standby generator solution
should not be taken lightly. By taking the aforementioned factors
into consideration, engineers and end users can both ensure
they are using the right solution for a variety of industrial power
applications. To ensure a seamless ownership experience, be
sure to contact your local generator representative for assistance
determining the ideal standby power system for your needs.
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