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THE LEEDS DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT using heat generated from household waste at the city’s Recycling & Energy centre facility.

Page 18 Kiwi Power, a leading global energy technology company which is simplifying distributed energy, reports it has just commissioned the final 5MW of battery storage at South Somerset District Council’s (SSDC) groundbreaking site at Fideoak Mill in Taunton.

The additional ÂŁ2.5m investment brings the site’s total capacity to 30MW, the UK’s largest council-owned battery storage site. Kiwi Power’s proprietary hardware, Fruit, was installed on all 22 battery units so that the site can provide grid balancing services.. “Councils across the UK are seeking to make the most out of their sustainability and carbon emissions investments as they seek to meet increasingly stringent targets. Landmark projects such as Fideoak are vital for demonstrating how investments in battery storage and renewables are value adding and income generatingâ€? Thomas Jennings, Head of Optimisation comments. “With rapidly changing market dynamics, SSDC will be relying on our cooptimisation team to ensure that the ÂŁ12m asset always participates in the right

AN INNOVATIVE COOLING SYSTEM - Honeywell’s heat transfer agents lower operational costs for data centres and other users of electronics.

BAUMULLER INTERVIEW: - Ron shanley, uK sales Manager for Baumuller, discusses the company's longstanding partnerships with manufacturers.

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Final 5MW goes live at UK’s largest council-owned battery storage site market at the right time so that it delivers the maximum return possible for the investment� Jennings added.

David Owen, Director of Opium Power said: “Our partnership with South Somerset District Council and Kiwi Power has worked extremely well.�

He explains: “The 30MW Taunton Battery Energy Storage System is the first of several very exciting joint ventures with local authorities and private sector investors that Opium Power is progressing to deliver stability to a sustainably-powered grid.

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“We currently have an additional 110MW in design and build on three new battery storage systems, and we intend to work with Kiwi Power on all of them.The UK has already accepted that we must adapt our electricity generation system to be carbon zero compliant by the use of renewables. “Grid scale battery storage is the essential required component to stabilise the inherently unstable and nondispatchable energy generated by solar and wind.�

In June 2020, Kiwi Power commissioned the first 25MW of the project in just four days.

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Veolia treatment contract will save £2m each year

Leading resource management company, Veolia, has been awarded a six year, £102 million contract by Norfolk County Council to manage the treatment of 180,000tpa of waste.

Commencing in March 2021, the contract will result in the transformation of residual waste into energy, helping the county achieve zero waste to landfill status, reduce carbon, and save its taxpayers £2 million each year.

Moving away from landfill is a key part of the waste and resources strategy and treatment of Norfolk’s residual waste via energy recovery, and the new contract will also boost recycling with metals and aggregate recovered in the process.

Treatment will primarily be based at the new state of the art facility at Rookery South, near Stewartby in Bedfordshire, which will generate electricity for 112,000 homes and create fifty jobs.

Gavin Graveson, Veolia’s Executive VicePresident, UK & Ireland, said: “This contract is another significant step as we progress to zero landfill and a carbon zero future in the UK. We are delighted by this decision by Norfolk County Council, and value the opportunity to work in partnership to advance sustainability by making significant carbon and financial savings for residents.”

Cllr Andy Grant, Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Waste, said: “This new contract will deliver additional recycling and send zero waste direct to landfill.”

UKPN DIARY GOING GREEN: EDINBURGH REVEALS THE UK’S FIRST ECO-POWERED GREENSPACE

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Saughton Park in Edinburgh has become the UK’s first fully eco-powered greenspace thanks to support from SP Energy Networks’ Green Economy Fund.

The ground-breaking project was awarded almost £500,000 from SP Energy Networks’ £20million Green Economy Fund to support the installation of a micro-hydro scheme, a low carbon energy solution that is the first of its kind in the country.

The new system in Saughton Park uses unique micro-hydro technology on the Water of Leith, generating electricity for all the park’s needs, including the running of two ground source heat pump systems. These provide heat for the park’s glasshouse, buildings and the café.

By combining a micro-hydro scheme to generate electricity and ground source heat pumps to generate heat, the park’s natural assets are now helping decarbonise its energy demand. Estimates suggest this new technology will prevent more than 90 tonnes of carbon dioxide being pumped into the atmosphere each year – the equivalent of fully charging 11.5 million smartphones.

This innovative project will allow the local community to fully benefit from the new technology, with over £18,000 being saved each year in energy costs. These funds will be reinvested in the park to create new educational and social facilities for locals to enjoy.

In 2013, an £8 million regeneration project to modernise the 48-acre park launched as part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s ambitious plans to make the capital a carbon-neutral city by 2030.

This project aligns with Scotland’s mission to become the UK’s first net zero emissions country by 2045 and the Scottish Government’s efforts to meet climate change targets. Funded projects will be critical to green recovery as the UK economy recovers from the impact of Covid-19.

Climate Change Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham said: “This innovative collaboration which received £180,000 from our Energy Efficient Scotland programme, demonstrates how public parks can be transformed into renewable energy hubs, supplying reliable and sustainable heat and electricity to local communities.

“It also delivers a high quality public greenspace and I hope this project will be a beacon for similar eco-powered initiatives, which will have a key role to play in decarbonising Scotland's energy system in the future and helping us to achieve our net zero goals.”

Frank Mitchell, CEO at SP Energy Networks, said: “The innovative micro-hydro technology we’ve funded has helped Saughton Park become the UK’s first fully eco-powered greenspace, which is an incredible achievement. This project not only provides cleaner air for local people in Edinburgh - it also leads the way for other greenspaces around the world which can use it as a blueprint for success.

“Scotland and the UK have ambitious plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions and investing in community projects like this makes big strides towards a cleaner future for all of us.

We created the Green Economy Fund to help communities build their own green economy and decarbonise infrastructure and Saughton Park is a great example of how that can be done. Decarbonisation is more important than ever as we continue to drive a green recovery from COVID-19.”

ALL-ENERGY & DCARBONISE 2020 NOW HELD ON 4th-5th NOVEMBER 2020 Reed Exhibitions has announced that All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference and the co-located Dcarbonise 2020, are now scheduled to take place on 4-5th November at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).

A spokesman for Reed comments: “Because of the postponement of COP26, the UN’s Climate Change Summit, which was due to take place in the first half of November, we were offered November dates by the SEC. We consulted with the vast majority of our exhibitors and key stakeholders who overwhelming agreed that the best option would be to reschedule the show in November.

He continues: “Obviously, the health and safety of our exhibitors, speakers, visitors and staff remains our number one priority and we will continue to monitor the situation and continue to consult with all key stakeholders throughout the coming months.

“We believe that postponing the show to November will enable us to deliver the true value of this event later in the year, and would like to thank our exhibitors, speakers, partners and suppliers.”

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NEWS DXB Pump & Power Limited chooses Scania Engines tech

F it & Forget – Just One Of The Benef its of Correct Coupl ing Select ion Spending time evaluating and selecting the correct drive coupling for a specific application may seem like a source of frustration for designers and engineers, however the resultant benefits from this exercise greatly outweigh the initial effort, reports David Proud, General Manager of Reich Drive Systems UK. Here he highlights the positive aspects of correct drive coupling selection, which are often overlooked when things go as planned.

Drive couplings are an essential, if not the most important part, of many drive trains and generally go un-noticed during day-to-day operation. It is only when things go wrong that the inquest begins into the cause of the failure, resulting in a search for a remedy that will ensure that the failure event is not repeated.

By comparison, in the instances of drive trains which continue to operate reliably over extended periods, little thought will be given to the resultant and ongoing benefits being realised from the initial up front time spent during the specification and selection process.

The many benefits of correct drive coupling selection start to be realised as early as the installation phase, where the right coupling will install and integrate easily and quickly, accommodating any angular, radial or axial misalignment between the input and output sides of the drive train. This in itself can save hours or even days of unproductive time trying to install a compromised solution.

Once in operation, a correctly specified coupling will never transmit or induce stress or fatigue to other parts of the drive train, maintaining a reliable method of transferring torque, whilst acting as a protective device. This is the foundation for high uptime performance within any installation.

Having spent the time at the design stage ensuring that the coupling to be used is able to meet or exceed all of the technical and application specific criteria, you can then be rest assured that the coupling will also have the capacity to accommodate a level of unexpected deflection or increase in torque or speed, without failing whilst in service providing that it is still operating within its initial design parameters.

This “factor of safety” built in through correct selection at the design stage, will not only guarantee uptimes, but also save many hours of unplanned remedial maintenance, and the costs of replacing an incorrectly specified coupling. Although often a very small part within a large installation, a correctly specified drive coupling will provide years of interrupted service.

In many sectors, maintenance teams and their valuable resources are often stretched, having to deal with unplanned remedial maintenance tasks in addition to planned maintenance schedules.

The ability therefore to be able to eliminate the coupling as a source of potential problems has in itself a significant value.

Reich will happily assist any customer with the coupling selection process, and with a history spanning over 70 years, Reich Kupplungen has built up unrivalled expertise in the design and manufacture of drive couplings for use across a wide range of industries and applications.

The company also embraces a D2C (design to customer) principle, which allows the creation of customised high-quality and long-lasting power transmission products in collaboration with the customer and their specific requirements.

Specialist pumping solutionsprovider, DXB Pump & Power Limited, has chosen Scania Engines as its preferred supplier and has specified six Scania industrial engines, the first to be taken by the company, to power its latest generation of pumpsets for the European market.

The order comprises four 13-litre and two 9-litre engines, all of which comply with the European Stage V non-road emissions standard.

The first engines to be delivered are DC13 330kW units. These are used to power DXB Pump & Power's

newly launched 12” sound attenuated pumpset capable of delivering over 1,500m³/hr and heads beyond 60m or almost 200ft whilst still operating at around 80% efficiency.

The company will use the same engine to power the next size up 18” pumpsets, which are the highest performing portable pumpsets manufactured by any British pump manufacturer today.

With an expected in-service life of over ten years, DXB pumpsets are typically used in flood management schemes & waste water pumping.

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NEWS What is the future of battery storage in the UK?

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nergy storage is recognised globally as a key technology required to support the transition to a low carbon energy system, maintaining grid stability as intermittent renewables become widespread, writes Mark Futyan, CEO Anesco In Europe, the UK remains the dominant market for battery storage with 900MW now in operation. Although there has been a fall in new build volumes, investment continues, particularly by sector specific funds such as Gresham House and Gore Street Capital.

According to Inspiratia, there is a strong development pipeline for future market growth, with nearly 4GW projects having been granted planning permission in the UK alone.

Although the sector has suffered some adverse regulatory changes in the past few years, more recently, there have been more positive shifts, including: •The reinstatement of the Capacity Market (CM) with 4.7GW battery projects successfully prequalifying for the T-4 auction, the majority targeting 15-year contracts •Plans to reinstate solar PV and onshore wind back into the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, accelerating the energy transition and supporting the need for flexibility, and •Changes to National Grid’s Balancing Mechanism (BM) enabling smaller battery assets to access for the first time The energy storage value stack is uniquely complex with a whole host of different revenue streams available spanning capacity, wholesale, balancing services and frequency regulation. Then there is state of charge management and cell degradation to consider on top. The market complexity, combined with growing capacity in the market, has opened up the need for asset optimisation services.

This unique challenge has been tackled by a range of market participants, including trading houses, aggregators and specialist firms. More recently, Anesco announced its intention to develop an offering in the market, supported by our long running experience in optimising nearly 100MW of flexible capacity in the UK. In the early days of battery storage, revenues could be underpinned by long term Enhanced Frequency Response (EFR) and Capacity Market contracts. The market for flexibility has since evolved and investments in batteries are now predominantly exposed to merchant markets. As a result, we are seeing a re-alignment in who is investing in new capacity, away from fixed income funds and utilities, towards sector focused investors. It is important that investors have a deep understanding of the market and are able to manage the merchant risks involved.

Increasingly, diversification across different revenue streams can help with risk management. The emergence of comprehensive battery optimisation services can help spread short term market risk across wholesale, balancing and frequency regulation.

In today’s market, the main benefit of colocating storage with renewables is to reduce combined construction costs. In the long term, we might start to see a market signal to use excess wind or solar generation for charging, with discharge from the battery at peak times, such as in the evening.

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Battery storage boost to power greener electricity grid

The Government says it will relax planning legislation to make it easier to construct large batteries to store renewable energy from solar and wind farms across the UK. Removing barriers for energy storage projects, which are discouraging bolder investment decisions in larger battery facilities, could treble the number of batteries serving the electricity grid. It will help bring about storage cells that are five times bigger than those currently available.

The UK has the largest installed capacity of offshore wind in the world, however because the availability and speed of wind is not constant, energy can sometimes be produced when it is not needed and then lost.

The next stage will see ministers introduce secondary legislation to remove barriers for storage projects above 50 MW in England and 350 MW in Wales, meaning more clean energy can be stored and used all year round.

Energy storage has played a key role in balancing the UK’s electricity system during the 20% drop in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring what was produced was used efficiently.

Minster for Energy and Clean Growth Kwasi Kwarteng said: “The key to capturing the full value of renewables is in ensuring homes and

businesses can still be powered by green energy even when the sun is not shining, or the wind has stopped blowing.

“Removing barriers in the planning system will help us build bigger and more powerful batteries, creating more green-collar jobs and a smarter electricity network.”

Flexible technologies like batteries will form part of the UK’s smarter electricity grid, supporting the integration of more low-carbon power, heat and transport technologies, which it is estimated could save the UK energy system up to £40 billion by 2050.

Last month ministers invested £10 million in the world’s largest and first liquid air battery facility in Manchester.

The 50 MW project, to be built in Trafford, will be able to store energy for longer than a lithium battery – helping power 200,000 homes. But today’s announcement could usher in batteries that are even bigger.

Head of Markets at National Grid Electricity System Operator, Kayte O’Neill, said: “How we operate the UK;s grid is changing, with record levels of renewable sources generating our power. Storage can help us make the most of this green energy, using it to manage peaks and troughs in demand and operate the electricity system efficiently.”

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NEWS TROUBLE AT RESEARCH STATIONS IN THE SOUTH POLE - FUEL SUPPLIES JEOPARDISED AT HALLEY VI

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ugust 2020: The British Antarctic Survey is scaling back its research in the polar south because of coronavirus. Only essential teams will head back to the continent as it emerges from winter and virtually all science in the deep field has been postponed for a year. This includes all work on the huge, and rapidly melting, Thwaites Glacier, which has been the focus of a major joint study with the Americans.The emphasis will instead be on maintaining important climate observations made at the main stations of Rothera and Halley.

In recent years, Halley has been closed for the winter, with all its science instruments run automatically. Given the present circumstances, Halley will remain in shutdown through the 2020 summer as well - although efforts will be made to visit the base to make sure the power generation system which supports the automated setup can continue to operate all the way through to the summer of 2021/2022.

"We have enough fuel at Halley to get us through the next winter. The problem is that fuel is not in the tanks that feed the automation system; it's in the bigger station tanks and we have to transfer it," comments Prof David Vaughan, BAS director of science.

This will only happen if BAS can get its fleet of Twin Otter aircraft from Canada, where they've just been serviced, down to Antarctica. But, again, flying these planes leg-by-leg through the Americas may prove impossible given the infection rates now being reported in some countries. If the Twin Otters don't turn up, no-one will be able to get across to Halley from Rothera to fix the fuel issue.

Halley VI is powered by a combined heat and power unit (CHP) which provides the occupants with a constant and reliable energy supply, including heating, lighting, ventilation and power. Specialist manufacturer, EJ Bowman was the natural choice to supply the heat exchangers for the CHP system. The company is renowned for its expertise in design and manufacture of heat exchangers for sustainable heating and power generation applications, including solar collection, and bio-mass fuel boilers.

Bowman’s CHP experts knew that the quality and reliability of their products would never prove more vital than in this unique application.

Designed by Westac Power Ltd, the CHP equipment makes use of waste heat to warm the buildings and melt snow to provide water. The heat exchangers capture the waste heat from the exhaust and cooling systems which would otherwise escape to atmosphere. This process allows the CHP unit to provide heating and hot water at no additional cost in terms of fuel usage or emissions to the environment.

With an estimated fuel demand of 240,000 litres per year to keep the station operational, reducing energy consumption and emissions was critical in the design of the power system. The heat exchangers are so efficient they can reclaim up to 60% of all lost heat from the engine and achieve total performance efficiencies in excess of 90%. They help lower the cost of operation by reducing energy consumption and saving on fuel and shipment costs.

“In the most extreme environment on Earth, power is not a luxury, it’s a lifesaver. We’re proud that Bowman heat exchangers help to safeguard the operation of the Antarctic base and the safety of the workers,” comments EJ Bowman’s Commerical Director, Jamie Pratt.

“Our heat exchangers help to provide more efficient and greener energy for this most fragile environment.” juLy-august 2020 uK Power News

Renewable energy provided almost half of UK’s electricity in first three months of 2020

Renewable energy sources provided almost half of the UK’s electricity during the first quarter of 2020, setting a new record driven by a surge in wind power.

The latest government data revealed renewables contributed 47 per cent to the UK’s energy generation between January and March this year.

This was up from 35.9% during the same period last year, and a rise on the previous quarterly record of 39% set last summer 2019 The government states that the increase in renewables’ contribution was down to greater numbers of wind farms coming online, but also due to

windy weather at the start of the year. Renewable energy sources include wind, solar, hydro power and bioenergy, but with the addition of nuclear energy and biomass, the overall share of electricity generation from “low carbon” sources increased to a record high of 62.1%, according to the report.

Meanwhile, the first quarter of 2020n also saw the lowest share of generation coming from fossil fuels at 35.4%, says the report by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

RenewableUK warns Ofgem’s grid charging proposals put vital upgrades at risk RenewableUK’s Head of Policy and Regulation Rebecca Williams has responded to announcement by Ofgem on draft RIIO-2 price controls.

In a statement Ms. Williams said: “These proposals won’t bring forward the investment that the Government says it wants to kickstart a green economic recovery. That means fewer jobs and slower progress towards net zero.

So it’s a missed opportunity by Ofgem to encourage investment in grid infrastructure and it means consumers would lose out as vital grid upgrades wouldn’t happen.

“However, we welcome Ofgem’s recognition of the importance of

with network companies to achieve net zero. Its proposals to build more flexibility into price controls by using a net zero “re-opener” mechanism to accommodate new technologies such as renewable hydrogen, as well as boosting innovation funding more widely”.

Ofgem's proposals aim to unlock the investment needed to ensure the local electricity networks can drive forward green energy and transport for the UK. A new capacity and charging infrastructure needed to support 11 million extra electric vehicles on our roads by 2030, it says.

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NEWS Waste Knot Energy to operate new alternative fuel pellet plant in Middlesbrough

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aste Knot Energy (Waste Knot) has secured funding from Gresham House's British Strategic Investment Fund (BSIF) to build its first fuel pelleting plant in Middlesbrough, UK. The site of the new plant will be at AV Dawson's port facility on Teeside.

The plant will produce Waste Knot's Green Knot branded pellets using nonrecyclable waste - otherwise destined for landfill or for another country’s waste facilities. The high-calorific value of the pellets is said to make them a reliable, lowemission bulk alternative to coal and petcoke for energy-intensive industries such as cement.

Waste Knot Energy project to produce 240,000 tonnes of fuel pellets each year offering a serious alternative to coal as a fuel in steel and cement manufacturing processes. Waste Knot Energy's first green fuel pelleting project is designed to process household waste otherwise destined for landfill or export into this highcalorific value fuel The plant project is already underway on Teesside, and once completed it is expected to create over 20 full time jobs in the region, producing more than 240,000 tonnes of alternative fuel pellets each yea.

The facility is situated close the port on a brownfield site owned by freight logistics firm AV Dawson, and the resulting fuel pellets will either be transported by rail or exported via ship.

Roger Ferguson, founder of Waste Knot Energy, said the project would help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need for coal burning, while also making use of waste and helping to boost the circular economy.

“The circular economy demands that we re-use materials wherever possible and landfill should always be avoided," he said. "Green Knot pellets are the future of fuel, to sit alongside other sustainable power generation."

The startup funding has been provided by the British Strategic Investment Fund (BSIF), which typically specialises in investments in small to medium UK housing and infrastructure projects like this one.

ASCO 16.5 KV CONTAINERISED LOAD BANK SOLVES TESTING CHALLENGES FOR LARGE FACILITIES

The new ASCO 8850 Load Bank puts 4500kVA load capacity in a single unit, says the manufacturer.

Its medium voltage operation reduces need for external transformers, while its 30-Foot ISOcompliant container simplifies transport and relocation, says ASCO. For medium voltage load testing, multiple load banks and external transformers are often needed to apply sufficient load for generator testing. To simplify testing in large medium voltage applications, ASCO Power Technologies, Inc has developed the 8850 Containerised Load Bank. Offering 4500 kVA in a single 30-foot transportable container, the unit iis designed to be moved from

UPGRADE FOR WALSALL COUNCIL’S DATA CENTRE IN BIRMINGHAM

In March 2020 UPS Systems PLC was called in to upgrade the obsolete UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system within the Walsall Council data centre and provide a new standby generator for the entire White Space.

The work has not only reinstated reliability, but dramatically improved the efficiency of the whole system, says the company.

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site-to-site and reduce transformer cabling logistics. It is said to be well-suited for testing power sources at large hospitals and large data centres, reports the company.

"The new 30-foot 8850 Containerized Load Bankfrom ASCO Load Bank UK provides capabilities for any testing requirement, and is especially suited for high-capacity, high-voltage applications," said Jonathan Clarke, Sales & Marketing Director, ASCO Load Bank UK. "It is a self-contained, easy-toinstall, all-in-one design which makes multiple units unnecessary, decreasing costs and reducing floor space requirements."

facility for monitoring the generator over the GSM network. The AKSA generator was supplied with an integral 600 litre base tank which will provide 20 hours continuous running at 50% load in the event of a mains failure.

The DSE7320 Auto Mains (Utility) Failure Control Module is a feature packed control unit designed to control single diesel or gas genset applications. According to the manufacturer, it offers ‘a highly sophisticated level of features and functions, presented in the usual DSE user-friendly format’.

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NEWS Drax will trial second CO2 capture system at Yorkshire biomass plant

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rax Group and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd., part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group (MHI), have agreed a new bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) pilot project at Drax Power Station which will get underway this autumn.

The pilot will test MHI’s carbon capture technology – marking another step on Drax’s journey towards achieving its world-leading ambition to be a carbon negative company by 2030.

MHI’s 12-month pilot will capture around 300kg of CO2 a day for the purpose of confirming its technology’s suitability for use with biomass flue gases at Drax.

Will Gardiner, Drax Group CEO, commented: “Our plans to develop groundbreaking BECCS at the power station in North Yorkshire will help to boost the UK’s economy following the Covid crisis and support the development of a zero carbon industrial cluster in the Humber region – delivering clean growth and protecting thousands of jobs.

“We’re very pleased to be working with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on this exciting pilot which will further our understanding of the potential for deploying BECCS at scale at Drax – taking us closer to achieving our world-leading ambition to be a carbon negative company by 2030.”

Two of MHI’s proprietary solvents will be tested, one of which - KS-1TM Solvent - is already being used at 13 commercial plants delivered by MHI, including Petra Nova in Texas, USA, the world’s largest post combustion carbon capture facility, capturing 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 a year. The other is the newly developed KS-21TM Solvent, designed to achieve significant performance improvements and cost savings.

Kenji Terasawa, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, said: “We are very proud to be a part of the BECCS pilot project with Drax. We firmly believe that our carbon capture technology would be able to contribute to the UK’s zero carbon targets in a material way.”

Implementing BECCS at Drax could deliver 16 million tonnes of negative emissions a year – a third of the negative emissions the UK needs from BECCS to reach its zero carbon targets by 2050 and anchor a zero carbon industrial cluster in the Humber region, delivering clean growth whilst protecting 55,000 jobs.

Nigel Adams MP, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development, explained: “This is an exciting collaboration between Drax and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries which has the potential to further the development of technology which could help the UK achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and contribute to the post-Covid economic recovery.”

MHI says it aims to continue reducing greenhouse gases globally by providing reliable and economically feasible carbon capture technology, supported by research and development activity over 30 years and commercial records around the world.

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GREEN & STICKY - IT MAY FUEL GENSETS OF THE FUTURE?

Here in the UK ExxonMobil continues to fund and conduct research on advanced biofuels.

This work is part of its investments in new technologies with transformative potential to increase energy supplies, reduce emissions and improve operational efficiencies.

A company spokesman commented: “Algae can provide a diverse and highly desirable non-food source of the important renewable molecules that can be used to produce second generation biofuels. Some strains of algae can be optimized to produce bio-diesel precursors. Other algae strains can be optimized as a source of fermentable sugars, with compositions similar to those derived from corn kernels that are used to manufacture first generation biofuels like ethanol.”

ExxonMobil and SGI are carrying out a basic research program together to develop advanced biofuels from algae. This joint effort is working towards the technical ability to produce 10,000 barrels of algae biofuels a day by 2025.

The term “algae” refers to a great diversity of organisms - from microscopic cyanobacteria to giant kelp - which convert sunlight into energy using photosynthesis, like plants.

There are over 100,000 genetically diverse strains of algae.

This is an advantage for researchers, who can harness algal strains’ numerous unique properties to develop promising algal biofuels and bioproducts.

The key to algae’s potential as a renewable fuel source involves the increase of algal biomass productivity per acre. Some researchers say algae could be 10 or even 100 times more productive than traditional bioenergy crops.

Achieving high productivity in real-world systems is a key challenge to realising the promise of sustainable and affordable algal biofuels. Once harvested, algae can be readily processed into the raw material to make fuels for generators,engines, turbines and even power stations.

Twyver provides new switchboard for the General Intensive Care Unit at Southampton University Following its successful delivery of electrical equipment for the North Wing Cardio Vascularisation Department, Twyver was asked to be involved in providing a new switchboard for the General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) for Southampton University Hospital.

The switchboard had to be designed around a very tight new switchroom to provide supplies for all of the new services required for the GICU. It is also equipped with facilities to enable a portable mobile generator to be connected very quickly in an emergency. Facilities have also been incorporated to provide automatic changeover to an Emergency supply in the event of a main supply power failure.

In addition to the systems provided by Twyver there are also sensors which have been fitted to the bus bar system, so that temperature readings can be monitored remotely on the Hospitals asset advisor system. The ambient temperature / humidity of the switchroom is also monitored at the switchboard so that the asset advisor system can automatically compensate temperature readings during periods of hot weather. july-AuGuST 2020 uK Power NewS

NEWS NEW ZINC BATTERY COULD IMPROVE ROBOT ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITY

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ike biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery has been designed to integrate into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy, a research team has discovered.

This approach to increasing capacity will be particularly important as robots shrink to the microscale and below - scales at which current stand-alone batteries are too big and inefficient.

Nicholas Kotov, the Joseph B. and Florence V. Cejka Professor of Engineering, who led the research commented:"Robot designs are restricted by the need for batteries that often occupy 20% or more of the available space inside a robot, or account for a similar proportion of the robot's weight."

Applications for mobile robots are ever-expanding, from delivery drones to robotic nurses and maintenance-inspection and warehouse robots. On the micro side, researchers are exploring swarm robots that can self-assemble into larger devices.

Multifunctional structural batteries can potentially free up space and reduce weight, but until now they could only supplement the main battery.

"No other structural battery reported is comparable, in terms of energy density, to today's state-of-the-art advanced lithium batteries. We improved our prior version of structural zinc batteries on 10 different measures, some of which are 100 times better, to make it happen," Kotov said.

The combination of energy density and inexpensive materials means that the battery may already double the range of delivery robots, he said.

"This is not the limit, however. We estimate that robots could have 72 times more power capacity if their exteriors were replaced with zinc batteries, compared to having a single lithium ion battery," comments researcher Mingqiang Wang..

The new battery works by passing hydroxide ions between a zinc electrode and the air side through an electrolyte membrane. That membrane is partly a network of aramid nanofibers - the carbon-based fibres found in Kevlar vests - and a new waterbased polymer gel. The gel helps shuttle the hydroxide ions between the electrodes.

Made with cheap, abundant and largely nontoxic materials, the battery is said to be more environmentally-friendly than those currently in use. The gel and aramid nanofibres will not catch fire if the battery is damaged, unlike the flammable electrolyte in lithium ion batteries.

To demonstrate their batteries, the researchers experimented with regular-sized and miniaturised toy robots in the shape of a worm and a scorpion. The team replaced their original batteries with zinc-air cells. They wired the cells into the motors and wrapped them around the outsides of the test units.

"Batteries that can do double duty - to store charge and protect the robot's 'organs' - replicate the multifunctionality of fat tissues serving to store energy in living creatures," concludes Ahmet Emre, a doctoral student in biomedical engineering in Kotov's lab.

Beyond the advantages of the battery's chemistry, Kotov says that the design could enable a shift from a single battery to distributed energy storage, using graph theory approach. He explains: "Distributed energy storage, which is the biological way, is the way to go for highly efficient biomorphic devices."

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TEG WINS OVERHAUL & LEASING CONTRACT

Turbine Efficiency Group (TEG), an independent service provider for Siemens and Solar small gas turbine overhaul and repair services, has been awarded a “significant” contract to provide overhaul and leasing of SGT-100 1S gas turbines for one of its existing customers, a major multinational company.

Comments Graham McKirdy, TE Group sales director: “This is a truly groundbreaking achievement by the team in TEG working closely with our partner.

“We had initially been contracted to support one of the two CHP plant unitsbut this award now gives TEG 100% responsibility for the full plant.

This builds upon our in-country infrastructure, controls, and emissions control retrofit expertise which is seeing an increase in demand globally due to legislative changes on NOx emissions.”

A full load customer witness test was recently implemented by TEG on an SGT-200-1S at a purpose-built gas turbine test cell at its Lincoln facility.

According to TEG, the customer dialed-in from their offices in mainland Europe to observe the SGT-200

power output, running temperatures, air, and oil pressures, and shaft vibrations, ensuring the overhauled engine had passed TEG’s rigorous engine tests.

The SGT-200 was despatched from TEG’s workshop and is currently in transit to the customer’s offshore platform in the North Sea. The Siemens SGT-200-1S is a single-shaft industrial gas turbine (formerly known as the Tornado single-shaft). It offers high efficiency and reliability and operates on a wide range of gaseous and liquid fuels.

The SGT-200-1S is available with a Dry Low Emissions (DLE) combustion system, providing extremely low NOx levels with gas and liquid fuels and a full dual fuel capability.

The gas turbine design is widely regarded as being uniquely simple, employing a single twin bearing rotor with heavy duty casings. This allows full site maintenance to be carried out.

The generator set package is very compact, providing a small footprint and a high power-to-weight ratio.

MHPS WINS TURBINE ORDERS REPRESENTING 3479MW According to a new report from Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) the company has won orders representing 3479 MW for heavy duty gas turbines in the first half of 2020. Some studies say this represents 32% of the global market share in gas turbines.

MHPS reveales it has won 52% of the global market share for advanced class gas turbines - G-, H- and J-Class. The installed J-Class fleet has surpassed one million hours of commercial operation worldwide, which is nearly double that of competitors’ similar sized gas turbines, the company said. A corporate study says that all gas turbines MHPS sells around the world will be capable of operating with green hydrogen created using stored renewable energy.

Paul Browning, president and CEO of MHPS Americas, commented: “The global gas turbine market strongly prefers MHPS’ JAC gas turbines, which are the industry’s most reliable gas turbines with record-setting fuel efficiency and output. Market preference for our heavy duty gas turbines recognizes our commitment to providing high quality solutions that contribute to the stable supply of flexible power, which combined with renewable power provides an essential path to combat climate change.” july-AuGuST 2020 uK Power NewS

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NEWS OPERATION OF THE C25G AT THE CUMMINS POWER SYSTEMS MANSTON FACILITY COMES TO AN END

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ummins Inc. has announced the successful long-term field test of its latest natural gas-powered generator, the C25G, which has been operational at the Cummins Power Systems Manston site in Kent since September 2019.

Launched at Middle East Energy in March 2020, the C25G gas generator series is the latest addition to the Cummins natural gas generator portfolio. To test the generator to its limit in a real-world setting, Cummins installed a C25G inside a test cell at its Power Systems Manston engineering and logistics facility and took the 10,000 sq. mt. site ‘off-grid’. The generator ran for 60 days - 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday and for 12 hours a day Saturday to Sunday - fuelled by pipeline natural gas meeting Cummins Power Systems Manston facility’s electricity requirements.

Tejaskumar Amin, Global Chief Engineer for Cummins Power Systems, said: “We have a strict testing regime for our new products, however, we wanted to push the C25G to its limit in a real-world setting; and as the generator is ideal for factories, we decided to use it to power our own site. Such a field-test is unique in Cummins’ 100year history and we learned a lot about the product which will enable us to serve our customers better.”

“The test is yet another example of how Cummins is working hard in reducing its carbon footprint through not only producing its own power but also exporting the surplus power to the grid. This underlines Cummins’ commitment to its own Planet 2050 Strategy, which includes reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions from Cummins facilities and operations by 50%, as well as cutting absolute lifetime global greenhouse gas emissions from newly sold products by 25%,” added Amin.

Over the course of the test, the C25G supplied a daily average of 300kWh of electricity to the site and exported around 200kWh of electricity to the national grid.

With such an installation, Cummins gained huge financial savings and reduced the electricity consumption and reliance from the grid.

The C25G is engineered to deliver superior fuel efficiency with a power density of 500kW (50Hz) and 580kW (60Hz) from a 25L engine, while providing reduced maintenance costs per kWh. The C25G generator series offers a total package of gas generator capabilities for prime, peaking power and island mode applications, while being suitable for a diverse set of industries ranging from hospitals and manufacturing, to commercial building and greenhouses requiring reliable continuous operation. The C25G models comply with all global emissions regulations while delivering a high electrical efficiency of up to 41.6% (50Hz) and 40.6% (60Hz) on pipeline natural gas, down to 71 and 68 methane number (MN) respectively at full power. In addition to its generator capabilities, the advanced control systems fitted to the C25G series provide users with access to advanced monitoring, diagnostics and live trending analytics, maximizing the generators’ uptime and reducing maintenance labour costs.

Cummins Inc., is a corporation of business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment & turbochargers.

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Renewables to create three times more jobs than fossil fuels by 2030

Governments can align immediate economic stimulus needs with medium to long-term decarbonisation and sustainable development objectives by targeting policy measures and public spending towards the energy transformation, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, development and equality outlines immediate stimulus action for the next three years (20212023) as well as measures for a midterm 2030 recovery perspective over the next decade. It provides practical insights and recommendations for governments as they drive investment and policy actions for post-COVID-19 economies.

The report shows that on an annual basis, scaling-up public and private energy spending to US$4.5 trillion per year would boost the world economy by an additional 1.3 per cent, creating 19mn additional energy transitionrelated jobs by 2030. Jobs in renewables alone could triple to 30mn by 2030, creating three times more jobs than in fossil fuels.

“Renewables have proven to be the most resilient energy sources throughout the current crisis,” said Francesco La Camera, director general of IRENA. “This evidence should allow governments to take immediate investment decisions and policy responses to overcome the crisis. With today’s recovery plan for governments, IRENA uses its global mandate on energy transitions to inform decisionmaking at this critical time, while staying on course toward a fully decarbonised system by 2050.”

Doubling annual transition investments to US$2 trillion over the next three years will provide an effective stimulus and can leverage private sector investments by a factor three to four.

Reforming fossil fuel prices, retiring fossil fuel assets, driving green financing and bailouts, and strategically investing in energy transition must be immediate priorities, IRENA’s report advises.

Any recovery strategy should include innovative solutions and emerging technologies such as green hydrogen with the potential to eventually deliver a net zero energy system. By investing in their commercialisation, governments and businesses can ensure sustained long-term growth.

Renewable-based power generation would become the backbone of future energy markets, supported by transition-related industries like battery storage. But renewable heating and cooling must also be scaled up along with energy efficiency. Renewable-based transport scan expand with incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) and continued infrastructure investment (including smart grids and EV charging stations), as well as emerging fuel solutions.

According to La Camera, “Government policies and investment choices can create the necessary momentum to enact systemic change and deliver the energy transformation away from fossil fuels. Driving a structural shift towards cleaner energy systems and more resilient economies and societies is more urgent than ever.

Most of all, this is a global agenda, and we must leave no-one behind."

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NEWS Green battery plant in Greater Manchester awarded £10m grant

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ne of the world's first commercial liquid air batteries will be built in Greater Manchester after being awarded a £10m government grant. The CryoBattery facility in Carrington will store spare green energy and could power up to 200,000 homes, said energy storage company Highview Power.

The technology works by storing compressed air in huge containers which is used to generate electricity.The firm said the new plant will create up to 200 new jobs.

“This new cryogenic energy storage plant will deliver much needed long-duration energy storage and provide valuable services to the National Grid,” said Javier Cavada, Highview Power CEO. Adding: "We are delighted to have been chosen to assist the UK in achieving its goal of a 100% clean, carbon-free energy future."

The facility next to Carrington power station will be one of Europe's largest battery storage systems and will supply long-duration energy storag, said a Highview Power spokesman. It will offer multiple gigawatt-hours of storage representing weeks' worth of storage, not just hours or days, he added.

Liquid air batteries can be constructed anywhere, said Highview’s chief executive, Javier Cavada: “Air is everywhere in the world. The main competitor is really not other storage technologies but fossil fuels, as people still want to continue building gas and coal-fired plants today, strangely enough,” he said.

Construction of the CRYOBattery facility is expected to begin later this year and enter commercial operation in 2022.

The UK government is being urged to make the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic a green one. “We owe it to future generations to build back better,” said the prime minister, Boris Johnson, recently, while the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is reported to be planning a “green industrial revolution”.

Alex Buckman, an energy storage expert at the Energy Systems Catapult group, said polluting gas power plants were the main way the UK electricity grid was balanced. A net zero carbon system would need more than the 30% renewable energy of today and therefore more storage.

He comments: “There is likely going to be a need for one or more of the medium-to-long duration electricity storage technologies to fill a gap in the market, and liquid air energy storage (LAES) is right up there as an option,” he said. Pumped hydro is limited by the need for a mountain reservoir, while gravity storage – where you raise a weight and then let it drop to power a generator – is less developed, as is large-scale production of hydrogen fuel from green energy.

“The combination of being more developed and more scalable provides LAES with an opportunity to be competitive, if they can prove that they can reduce costs with increased scale,” Buckman concludes.

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UK’s CO2 emissions have fallen 29% over the past decade

The UK’s CO2 emissions fell by 2.9% in 2019, according to Carbon Brief analysis. This brings the total reduction to 29% over the past decade since 2010, even as the economy grew by a fifth.

Another 29% reduction in coal use last year was the driving force behind the decline in UK emissions in 2019, with oil and gas use largely unchanged. Carbon emissions from coal have fallen by 80% over the past decade, while those from gas are down 20% and oil by just 6%.

The 2.9% fall in 2019 marks a seventh consecutive year of carbon

cuts for the UK, the longest series on record. It also means UK carbon emissions in 2019 fell to levels last seen in 1888.

Ahead of the COP26 UN climate summit in November 2020, countries are expected to submit enhanced pledges to tackle emissions.But UK government projections show the country will miss its legally binding carbon targets later this decade. To meet the UK’s carbon budgets, CO2 emissions would need to fall by another 31% by 2030 - but govt projections expect just a 10% cut.

After 200 years, one of England's last coal mines is closing

This month marks the end of an The coal industry damages the era, with the closure of one of environment, including by climate England's last commercial coal change as it is the largest anthromines. The Bradley Mine in County pogenic source of carbon dioxide, Durham has operated for almost 14 gigatonnes (Gt) in 2016, which 200 years. is 40% of the total fossil fuel After plans to expand the site failed, emissions and almost 25% of total the open-cast pit that produces global greenhouse gas emissions.

150,000 tonnes of coal a year will As part of the worldwide energy close. In the face of the closure, the transition many countries have UK still requires almost eight million stopped using or use less coal, and tonnes of coal a year.This demand is the UN Secretary General has mainly satisfied by imports which asked governments to stop building come from Russia and the Us. There new coal plants by 2020. Coal use are still a handful of small mines peaked in 2013 has since been on operating in Scotland and Wales. the decline.

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NEWS Altalto Immingham facility to go ahead in Lincolnshire

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he Oxford- based sustainable fuel technology firm, Velocys plc., has announced the resolution to grant planning permission for the Altalto Immingham commercial-scale wasteto-jet-fuel plant, given by North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC)’s Planning Committee.

A formal decision notice will then be issued subject to the completion of standard legal agreements with NELC. All statutory consultees have indicated their acceptance of the plan.

The company explained that the proposed Altalto Immingham plant is to convert hundreds of thousands of tonnes per year of non-recyclable everyday household and commercial waste, otherwise destined for landfill or incineration, into cleaner burning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

It will be the first commercial scale facility of its type in the UK. The project is a collaboration between Velocys, British Airways PLC and Shell. It is expected to create 130 permanent skilled jobs and many more during construction.

The fuel, produced by technology supplied by Velocys, is claimed to offer net greenhouse gas savings of around 70% for each tonne of conventional jet fuel it displaces. It would also improve air quality, with up to 90% reduction in particulate matter (soot) from aircraft engine exhausts and almost 100% reduction in sulphur oxides. Construction will begin in 2022, and the facility could be producing fuel from 2025 onwards.

Energy, in the form of electricity and potentially heat, will be recovered every year from about 500,000 tonnes of waste derived fuels.

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PEREGRINE electric heaters can be designed and manufactured to suit most heating requirements and the company prides itself on quick innovative design and problem solving. Recent bespoke products have included; circulatory oil heaters with pipework, a heating system for a chemical process, an oil sump heater for a vintage car used for hill-climbs and pre-race pumped coolant heaters for an Italian car racing company.

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In recent years the models of PEREGRINE fuel tank heaters have increased to include a range of top-entry tank heaters with standard wattages of up to 6000. This need has arisen due to the increasing number of bunded tank systems, in turn due to Health & Safety considerations.

The thermostats for these models can be specified at any required depth within the tank, the heating elements themselves then running about 25mm above the tank floor. The range of tank heaters has further increased with the need for even lower surface-watts-density heaters to accommodate the various types of bio-fuel and their varying requirements.

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Energy software consortium's system lauded by Wood Mackenzie as industry first for UK grid flexibility

An electricity network control system being installed by Smarter Grid Solutions, Nexant and GreenSync has been hailed by independent analysts at consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie as “among the most advanced in the world” with implications for utility companies across the UK and Europe.

Software designed by the three companies is being brought together to control the electricity networks run

by UK Power Networks, which covers 8 million customers in London, East Anglia and the South-East of England.

The active network management (ANM) system will allow UK Power Networks to connect more distributed energy resources (DERs) – such as renewable energy devices, energy storage batteries and electric vehicle charging points – to its network by better balancing supply and demand, reducing the need for expensive physical upgrades to the grid’s wires, substations and other infrastructure.

The system will allow renewable energy devices such as solar panels and wind turbines to be connected to the grid more quickly and in greater quantities, helping the UK to reach its legally-binding 2050 net-zero carbon dioxide reduction target.

In addition, the system will enable the forecasting, analysis, and dispatch of innovative advanced power electronic devices - soft open points and soft power bridges - to provide further flexibility in balancing supply and demand on congested circuits.

Francesco Menonna, the analyst at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables’ Grid Edge team who wrote the report, said: “UK Power Networks plans to use the ANM

system as its default tool for network operations, grid planning and customer engagement - as opposed to the piecemeal approach to incorporating DERs adopted by many utilities in the United States and Europe.

“UK Power Networks has committed to making non-wires alternatives its default approach to network reinforcements, and the ANM system will be instrumental for this.

“Utilities in the United States and Australia have also been working to develop non-wires alternatives, even though results have been less encouraging than in the UK.” He concludes:“None have developed a platform to harness DERs for short-term flexibility needs in the style of UK Power Networks. Utilities should keep an eye on UK Power Networks’ system as it rolls out, while vendors can use UK Power Networks as a positive example in discussions with utilities.

“Building a platform to connect and manage DERs on their networks will be increasingly important for distribution utilities around the world as the penetration of intermittent and distributed generation, energy storage and EVs increases.”

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DISTRICT HEATING

The Leeds district heating network - a visionary scheme with key benefits Civic buildings in Leeds city centre have been connected to waste-powered heat and hot water ahead of schedule thanks to progress over the lockdown period.Senior councillors discussed further development of the city’s district heating network and key proposals last month, reports UKPN.

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he new network in Leeds provides sustainable heat and hot water to homes, businesses and civic buildings using heat generated from household waste at the city’s Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF).

Work to install the second phase of the 19km network has progressed faster than planned in recent months due to a reduction in city centre traffic. The progress means that well known buildings includi ng the Civic Hall, Town Hall, Leeds Art Gallery, Central Library and Leeds City Museum can connect to sustainable heating sooner than expected.

Once completed the district heating network will save a combined 11,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases every year. The project has helped employ more than 430 people in the local low carbon sector including 36 apprentices. Throughout the lockdown period, construction ha s been undertaken safely and in line with government guidance on social distancing.

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national and international leader in key industries, and considered one of the best places in the UK for businesses to grow.

Leeds City Council has also published its vision to significantly extend the netw ork by 2.4 kilometres, subject to securing external funding. The third phase of the network would see the scheme extended into the South Bank area to connect to even more buildings, including the Leeds Discovery Centre, reducing the city’s carbon footprint by 3,000 tonnes.

Rob Falcon, Project Director, Vital Energi, said: “Leeds City Council have developed a visionary scheme which will have a huge, positive impact on both reducing carbon emissions, air quality and alleviating the levels of fuel poverty in the area. The Leeds PIPES network is now expanding to connect some of Leeds’ iconic civic buildings, making it more efficient and delivering further energy cost reductions.

“We are delighted to continue to support Leeds City Council with this essential energy project which will become a significant part of the UK’s energy infrastructure.”

“District heating is a key strategy which will drive heat decarbonisation and help reduce CO2 emissions across the UK. With this innovative facil ity Leeds is a shining example of a circular economy hub that transforms unrecyclable black bin waste into an energy source.“

The Leeds PIPES district heating network is being delivered in partnership between Leeds City Council and Vital Energi with funding support from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership through the Energy Accelerator programme.

Roger Marsh, OBE, Chair of the LEP, said: “It’s fantastic to see how the Energy Accelerator has helped this next phase of the Leeds district heat network become a reality.

This is a clear demonstration of the commitment the LEP, the Combined Authority and Leeds City Council have to work together to reduce carbon emissions within the City Region whilst also lowering energy bills for businesses and households as well as improving people’s quality of life and health.

Progress over the lockdown period has meant t hat the second phase of the Leeds ‘PIPES’ district heat network, which has been supported by the LEP’s Energy Accelerator programme and delivered in partnership with Leeds City Council and Vital Energi, is now complete.

A spokesman commented: "The network provides sustainable heat and hot water to homes, businesses and civic buildings using heat generated from household waste at the city’s Recycling and E nergy Recovery Facility (RERF). Work to install the second phase of the 19km network has progressed faster than planned in recent months due to a reduction in city centre traffic.

The progress means that well known buildings including the Civic Hall, Town Hall, Leeds Art Gallery, Central Library and Leeds City Museum can connect to sustainable heating sooner than expected.

In March 2020 Veolia began deli vering low carbon heat through the new district heating scheme powered by unrecyclable waste in Leeds.

The Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF), operated by Veolia on behalf of Leeds City Council, was opened in 2016 in support of the city's zero waste goals.

The facility removes recyclable materials from waste collections for processing, while remaining black bag waste is used to generate electric ity for the local grid.

The Leeds PIPES scheme, developed by the council with Vital Energi, received £4m funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP), alongside £5.8m of European Regional Development Funding.

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INTERVIEW

A partner for industrial solutions in all areas of industry Here, Ron Shanley, UK Sales Manager for Baumuller, discusses the company's long-standing partnerships with renowned manufacturers of generators and large-scale enterprises from the UK’s heavy industry and power sector.

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on Shanley commented: "We became an authorised parts and service dealer for Cummins in 2016 which was a huge success and we envisage this relationship to go from strength to strength. We are also, since July this year, the exclusive UK Service representative for tdps India. Our support to the market and majority of our business comes from high profile installer companies in the UK and beyond."

Q: Is the re storation and reconditioning of generators in the UK a major part of Baumuller’s work in the UK? "Since our partnership with Cummins (NEWAGE STAMFORD AvK) and our move to an upgraded 20,000 square foot 40 ton crane capacity facility in Stockport, the Powergen side of the business has grown substantially, becoming a major contributor to our business model. We have been involved in many major projects int ernationally and across the UK, carrying out on-site repairs for alternators over 10 MW, at locations such as world class stadia, Power Stations, major NHS hospitals and marine projects to name a few" Shanley explains.

Q: What kinds of generators does Baumuller generally deal with?

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"We handle site and workshop refurbishments of Low voltage 400V up to 11000V on synchronous, asynchronous, standby and hydr opower generators. As part of our service, where workshop repairs are not logistically possible, we offer onsite bearing and key component change outs such as PMG ,Diode, Rectifier kits, AVR’s, Transformers,Tyre couplings etc. Static and running tests, vibration analysis and full laser alignment are also a part of a PMI health check. These services are rapidly provided by our team of engineers with fully equipped field vehicles across the UK. “Our workshop repairs consist of all major refurbishments such as the rewinding of stators and rotors, major mechanical overhauls and rebuilds.”

Q: What kinds of test equipment and validations does Baumuller offer?

"Baumuller UK provides the standard testing equipment associated with rotating equipment refurbishment such as Baker surge tests, condition monitoring, partial discharge on request, dynamic balancing and no load testing up to 11000V. Baumuller also has full vacuum-pressure impregnation (VPI) plants in place should the customer require it. Baumuller offers a complete turn-key service, and can remove refurbish,

“Baumuller UK has grown significantly since 1986 in the UK and since our recent move to our new larger facil ity at Aurora Stockport in 2017 it has opened up new markets not just in the Powergen sector but also provided the opportunity to repair large industrial HV AC induction, and large DC machines.”

test and commission at the customers request.".

He explains: "Baumuller keeps the client up-to-date on the status of any reconditioning project, righ t up to customer-specific acceptance to ISO9001 requirement."

Q: Is Baumuller UK actively involved in wind farms?

"The UK division have not actively been involved in this exciting and growing sector but through dialogue with our Nuremburg HQ we will be looking to further explore this area of expertise.”

Q: How do you see the UK generator market developing in the future for Baumuller?

"The Powergen busin ess is one of our key market segments which we are confident will continue through our orginised strategy but also through our strong customer relationships and the confidence we have gained through delivering high quality service, " Shanley confirms.

Q: Does Baumuller have any new technology programmes on the horizon?

"Baumuller is continually developing new products as you can see from our website [www.b aumueller.com/en/] - and I foresee this becoming more active and critical in the face of ever-progressive and changing global demand."

Q: How do you see Baumuller UK developing as a company?

"Baumuller UK has grown significantly since 1986 and more recently,since our move to our new larger facility at Aurora Stockport in 2017, it has opened up new markets not just in the Powergen sector but also provide d the opportunity to repair large industrial HV AC induction, and large DC machines previously restricted by crane capacity."

Shanley concludes: "Our growth over the last three years has been over 39% and I am confident this will continue. Our field teams have been in greater demand due to our historic value as a partner for industrial solutions in all areas of industry, we have established market credibili ty as a viable player in the powergen market with added international support and a sound global reputation for quality and service." www.baumueller.com UK website is: www.baumueller-services.com/uk

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GENSETS

Connect and control your power with remote monitoring Despite the most robust disaster recovery plans and procedures, the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly made us all question the robustness of our systems and processes, explains Billy Myers, Aftermarket Director at DTGen. The lockdown inevitably created challenging working conditions for everyone without exception, and we have all been finding new, more effective ways of working. In the longterm, many new working practices, including utilising new and better technology for remote working, will definitely improve our agility, he tells UKPN.

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emote monitoring should now be considered a core strategy in the management of any robust energy system, particularly for emergency stand-by power which is backing up mission critical facilities including hospitals and health services, data centres, financial services and food production sectors.

Using industry-leading technology and online management tools for remote control and monitoring, we can now acc ess generators and switchgear 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, from anywhere in the world.

This technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we manage power systems

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and respond to emergency situations.

Everyday management such as monitoring fuel levels, oil pressure, water temperature and starter battery condition, can all be done remotely using the right technology with alarms set for low battery and other internal fault conditions. Critical event triggers can be set to email or text users when specific conditions occur, including active alarms, low fuel levels and general operating status.

Most modern uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) will perform automated selftesting every 24 hours and alarm if a fault occurs. If a fault or failure is detected, the remote monitoring software trigger s an automated email or SMS notification which is

“Modern control systems offer increased functional ity, including remote monitoring options, and there’s a reduced risk of failure or fault as they are more resil ient than older models. “

picked up by a trained technical expert, who can carry out further diagnostics, arrange for engineers to fix the more serious incidents, or in the worst-case scenario, initiate automatic shutdown procedures.

Remote UPS monitoring is particularly useful for dealing with alarms outside of normal working hours, for unmanned and remote sites, or for enterprise- wide networks with UPS spread across several locations.

And of course, during a global pandemic when travel restrictions are in force across the world.

The technology we are using now is really adaptable and easily configured to suit individual circumstances such as system access rights and user privileges giving managers the ability to provide full control.

They can also have read-only access to prevent a ccidental system changes; user interfaces allowing quick and easy access to key equipment and site data; and bespoke reporting depending on project requirements.

The software also supports maintenance scheduling by using data to plan and customise essential maintenance schedules and keep logs of previous maintenance work for all users to view at any time.

A range of other useful features also includes ge o-fencing and asset tracking to protect against theft or movement by creating a virtual geographic boundary around your equipment using GPS. Whilst the technology and thinking behind remote monitoring is advanced, deployment is straightforward.

For maximum performance, modern and compatible hardware is advisable and can easily be upgraded to suit the requirements of remote monitoring packages.

The technolog y works with a SIM card from any mobile network provider, ensuring it is globally accessible, on either iOS or android via an App linked to a pre-configured desktop.

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GENSETS A well-maintained generator can last for 25 to 30 years mainly because the technology behind alternators and engines changes little year on year.

Control systems however, have a limited lifecycle mainly due to their components and ever-changing technology.

As generator control systems evolve, and existing equipment becomes obsolete, the risk of extended down time increases.

In the event of a failure, sour cing older parts becomes more difficult.

Modern control systems offer increased functionality, including remote monitoring options, and there’s a reduced risk of failure or fault as they are more resilient than older models.

A cost-effective way to ensure continuity of your power supply is to upgrade or refurbish your control system.

Make sure you don’t get caught out, and don‘t let out dated hardware and control systems hamper your ability to support mission critical operations now or during the next emergency – connect and control.

DTGEN CASE STUDY HSBC UK’s 11-storey, 210,000 square foot headquarters in Birmingham is home to around 2,500 employees from its retail and commercial banks as well as support staff who help run the day-to-day operations.

Located at 1 Centenary Square, which forms part of the Arena Central development, the site was previously home to the famous ATV Television Studios where a number of iconic television programmes were filmed.

The industry-leading ‘green’ building is the first building in Birmingham to be constructed to LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) Gold accreditation, with sustainability at the heart of its design.

DTG supplied supplied HSBC with three 1 ,250kVA FG Wilson gensets for this location.

All three FG Wilson sets have Easygen 3500 controllers for synchronisation with each other and with the mains supply at multiple points via a tri PLC energy management system which was installed by the ENMS contractor.

This enabled DTG to fully utilise the controllers dwell time operation during mains

paralleling controlled via third-party control system. Locate d in the basement of the building, in a plant room designed by DTG, the generators feature high level exhaust flue discharge on the ninth floor. With all three sets running, the acoustics are 65 dba at one metre.

Acoustics and air flows are further enhanced by a fire damper which pulls additional air via an attenuated route which was designed to enhance the air flows in order to accommodate the building design wh ich had the discharge and inlets on the same external wall plane.

The system was reactive load bank tested to prove the air flows to the client.

To further show the resilience of the buildinginfrastructure, the full system was IST-tested and demonstrated to the client’s design team.

A DTG spokesman commented: "Our proven technical capabilities in large scale infrastructure projects like this one are second-t o-none, and our clients rely on us to deliver robust standby power solutions for a wide variety of applications.”

Ian Stuart, CEO of HSBC UK, said: “We chose to locate our new head office in Birmingham because it’s a dynamic and entrepreneurial city, offering an attractive home for businesses and people at the heart of the UK. I am proud that this new building which has been designed to the highest environme ntal standards.”

About the company DTGen (formerly Dieselec Thistle Generators) supplies, installs and maintains diesel and gas generators, as well as combined heat and power plant, providing customers with products, support and advice throughout the life cycle of their generator set.

Since 2010, DTGen has been supported by Glasgow-based equity partner, Nevis Capital LLP, which continues to support the comp any growth.

Operating from its 6.3-acre head office facility, the 80,000 sq ft warehouse space accommodates workshops, a parts distribution depot.

The site also holds the biggest load test cell in the country as well as the largest stock

“DTG suppl ied Power suppl ied HSBC with three 1,250kVA FG Wilson gensets. All three FG Wilson sets feature Easygen 3500 controllers for synchronisation.”

of generators in the UK and a temporary power fleet.

DTGen holds in excess of £1million worth of generators at its warehouse, and supplies from six to 3,000kVA gensets to ensure customers can be swifly provided with the right solution for their power needs.

The DTGen team of more than 50 power generation experts and skilled service technicians operates the length and breadth of the country providing comprehensive support across a range of industry sectors including commercial, construction, retail, data centres, health and government. www.dtgen.co.uk

DTG supplied HSBC’s Birmingham headquarters with three 1,250kVA gensets.

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DATA CENTRES

Innovative cooling technology for today’s data centres Honeywell has announced the launch of a breakthrough platform of liquid heat transfer agents that cool highperformance electronics more efficiently and effectively than traditional methods that use air and water. These new heat transfer agents lower operational costs for applications such as data centres which use high-performance servers.

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olstice E-Cooling, the newest addition to Honeywell's revolutionary line of next-generation low-globalwarming potential refrigerant technologies, uses a two-phase liquid cooling process to remove heat from electronic applications while reducing environmental impact.

"Honeywell works to develop solutions that help the world prepare for the future, and with the global demand for more data and processing, t here is an overwhelming need for efficient and effective cooling mechanisms," said Chris LaPietra, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Stationary Refrigerants.

"With Solstice E-Cooling, data centres and other high-performance electronics can increase efficiency while lowering costs and

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their carbon footprint."

Data centres currently use about 3% of the world's electricity, and that number is expec ted to rise to 8% by 2030, according to research by Global Markets Insights (GMI).

With cooling systems accounting for approximately 40% of total energy consumption, the need for intelligent and energy-efficient solutions is expected to drive data centre cooling market growth.

The two-phase Solstice E-Cooling process allows for more energy-efficient and uniform cooling, better heat rejection, and reduced p umping power than single-phase liquid cooling, where fluid remains in its liquid form throughout the cooling process.

Solstice E-Cooling is also a dielectric solution, serving as an electrical insulator for equipment to prevent damage from contact

“The twophase Solstice E-Cool ing process allows for more energyefficient and uniform cool ing, better heat rejection, and reduced pumping power than single-phase l iquid cool ing, where fluid remains in its l iquid form throughout the cool ing process. “

with fluids.

Honeywell has a long history of innovation in developing leading heat transfer agents, including R-410A, Solstice yf, Solstice ze, and Solstice zd.

With an ultra-low GWP and zero ozone depletion potential, Solstice E-Cooling allows for improved cooling capabilities while minimising environmental impact. Along with its extensive heat transfer agent portfolio, Honeywell has commercialised applications to prove the viability of two-phase liquid cooling and to test products like Solstice ECooling for global adoption.

Honeywell is a world leader in the de velopment, manufacturing and supply of refrigerants sold worldwide under the Solstice and Genetron® brands for a wide range of applications.

Honeywell and its suppliers have recently completed a US$900 million investment program in R&D and new capacity based on Honeywell's hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) technology.

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that inc lude aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

For more information, visit www.fluorineproducts-honeywell.com/refrigerants. www.honeywell.com

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GENERATORS

Outsourcing for the next generation of gensets While current emissions legislation has little impact on generator servicing companies at present, as new, low emission engines saturate the market, the way maintenance is managed could drastically change. Here Pete Trueman, Service Delivery Manager at DiPerk, the UK and Ireland’s Perkins engines expert, explains how new partnerships will form in light of changing emissions legislations, reports UKPN.

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he medium combustion plant directive (MCPD) is a means of improving air quality, by reducing SO2, NOx, CO and particulate emissions from plant combustion equipment.

Initially only applying to new plants, it will apply to existing plants greater than 5 MWth from 2024 and existing plants between 1 and 5 MWth from 2029.

As well as purchasing new, compliant equipment, plant operators can add aftertreatment devi ces, such as selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology, to reduce emissions from existing equipment.

While aftertreatment is effective at reducing emissions, it significantly increases the complexity of the engine. For generator servicing companies that work across the full spectrum of engine manufacturers, this could mean a huge volume of new maintenance tasks.

Because new engine technology is also increasingly digital, diagnostics is also becoming more of a plug and play exercise.

Servicing companies will therefore require access to specialist software to diagnose and fix some of the potential faults.

There would be significant up front and ongoing costs in training, cabling, equipment and software to be able to address every possible fault, on every engine, from every manufacturer. Making this inve stment is also

unlikely to pay off - there may be very few incidences where the knowledge and equipment would be applied per year.

A lack of specific knowledge on new emissions compliant engines could lead to extensive downtime for the customer, which is particularly painful if the equipment is providing a critical service.

But no company wants to say no to a customer in need, so how can generator servicin g companies adapt their business models in line with changing engine technology?

The increasing complexity of engines is likely to lead to the blossoming of new partnerships between generator servicing companies and original equipment manufacturers (OEMS). The beauty of these relationships will be that both parties have complementary skills.

Generator servicing companies can continue to address routine probl ems, such as issues with cabling, controls, and filters.

However, when called out to a site where the problem is with a connected or aftertreatment device, they can quickly call upon the OEM for assistance.

Rather than assessing the site, being unable to fix the fault and causing downtime, the generator servicing company can immediately pick up the phone and speak to the manufacturer. As well as engine-spe cific

“Generator servicing companies can continue to address routine problems, such as issues with cabl ing, controls, and filters.

However, when called out to a site where the problem is with a connected or aftertreatment device, they can quickly call upon the OEM for assistance. “

insight, the OEM can provide access to plug and play software, reducing costs the generator servicing company.

The generator servicing company is still able to say yes to all potential customers, safe in the knowledge that they have access to specialist, manufacturer-specific skills should they be required.

As new, emissions compliant engines begin to hit the market, generator servicing companies can d evelop new partnerships that mean they’ll be able to continue to deliver high levels of service to all customers.

DiPerk is the sole authorised distributor of Perkins engines in the UK. As the UK’s Perkins engine experts, the company supplies, services and supports the complete range of Perkins engines, used in variety of markets and applications, including industrial power generation.

DiPerk’s national ne twork of engineers are fully equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and technology. The company offers next-day delivery on the complete range of genuine Perkins parts and provides a 24-hour, 365 days a year emergency breakdown service. DiPerk also delivers accredited Perkins engine training courses for customers and can help undertake a full range of engineering activities, from repair to remanufact ure.

If you are looking to build new partnerships in line with changing regulations visit: www.diperk.co.uk

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GENSETS

New fuel-efficient mobile generators are now Stage V compliant Atlas Copco has introduced four new models to its flagship QAS 5 range of mobile diesel generators, which are fully EU Stage V compliant - QAS 5 250, 325, 450 and 660. Operators can now reduce emissions and improve their carbon footprint, while also taking full advantage of the QAS 5 range’s compact size, quiet operation, enhanced fuel economy and low total cost of ownership, up to 660 kVA power, reports UKPN.

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here are now nine generators in the range, providing fast ‘plug and play’ power from 80 to 200 kVA on Stage 3A, and from 250 to 660 kVA on Stage V. These advanced generators are ideal for use in construction, events and utility applications, helping companies improve their fleet utilisation and return on investment.

“The new generators are a welcome addition to the QAS 5 range, and have been developed in response to customer demand for larger power capacity, but with a more sustainable operation that meets legislation,” says Sergio Salvador, Product Marketing Manager – Small & Medium Power Generators at Atlas Copco.

“The QAS 5 generators are proven as reliable in demanding industrial environments and are enabling customers to improve plant performance.”

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Events and industrial sites in urban environments are increasingly demanding quieter portable energy equipment and so the QAS 5 generators are designed to be especially silent in operation, with noise levels as low as 85 dBA. This is on average 5-8 dBA quieter than comparable generators depending on the application and load profile. This quiet performance is thanks to advanced technologies including variable speed drive (VSD) air cooling, silencers and a spec ial isolated compartment for the power pack.

Space is a premium on any site, and the QAS 5 models are compact, with a 20% smaller footprint than alternative generators in its class. As such, they are easy to transport and position onsite. They are also built with rental applications in mind and have exceptional portability with a sturdy frame

“Uptime on the genset is maximised thanks to a high capacity fuel tank that can run for up to five working shifts, and a long service interval of 500 hours, made possible by a dual stage air filtration system which extends engine l ifetime.”

and integrated forklift slots that can bear four times the weight of the unit without any deformation.

The generators are plug-and-play and can be powered up extremely quickly, within five seconds. Operators simply connect the generators for electrical power and the gensets are equipped with up to eight sockets, a terminal board and optional power locks to give users access to a safe, fast and flexible energy supply.

Furthermore, the QAS 5 generators can be paralleled wit h each other to form a mobile or independent power plant in just 55 seconds, which is a key advantage for operators with scalable power requirements. This allows for optimum power usage and high levels of onsite power redundancy.

The fast paralleling is achieved through an innovative Power Management System (PMS), which helps operators to efficiently manage the generators by starting and stopping the units when the load increases or decreases.

The load on each generator remains at a level that optimises fuel consumption. The PMS eliminates the need for generators to run with low load levels, which can cause engine damage and shorten the life expectancy of the equipment.

The QAS 5 Stage V models include new user-friendly touch screen controllers: Qc4004 + Qd070.

The PMS coupled with an integrated VDS to power the cooling fan deliver excellent fuel efficiency enabling operators to achieve up to a five per cent reduction in fuel consumption and saving in operational costs.

Uptime is maximised thanks to a high capacity fuel tank that can run for up to five working shifts, and a long service interval of 500 hours, made possible by a dual stage air filtration system which extends engine lifetime.

Furthermore, this well-designed generator has an easily accessible engine, alternator, control panel and drain points and features a heavy-duty fuel filtration system with water separator for minimal service downtime.

The advanced generators also feature optional FleetLink intelligent telematics system, which enables users to monitor and optimises their machine fleet efficiently and conveniently see the location and performa nce of their equipment worldwide. www.atlascopcogroup.com

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THE BIRTH PLACE OF I N N OVATION IS IMAGINATION.

Our planet is changing. We are aware of the impact we have and the decisions we make which affect the world we hand over to our children and future generations. We need to show our commitment to true innovation for a better world, by not always putting profit first. Imagination is one of the greatest assets we have and, when we lead with it, we can solve problems which seem too great to overcome. Imagination is a force for good that should drive our direction in finding every possible way to reduce our consumption and impact.

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GENSETS

New mobile diesel generator line: GPW series from 9 to 760kVA Pramac, a leader in power generators and handling equipment, is proud to introduce a new range of diesel powered mobile generators. With the customer requirements as the driver, this line is designed to exceed the needs of any application, from 9 to 760kVA (PRP), offering a solution to tomorrow’s operational challenges. This new line joins Pramac’s product family dedicated to the Mobile business, expanding the product portfolio which already includes the GRW Rental series, professional portable generators and a full range of lighting towers.

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ccording to the manufacturer, the new GPW design brings “unmatched versatility to real operations”. This new line is said to solidify Pramac’s global approach of developing a basic core configuration for the power supply market which is compatible with a wide list of optional modules.

‘This forward-thinking design allows for additional support and peace of mind for projects that are required to meet speci fic demands and comply with local regulations’, says the company.

Identifying opportunities in the market, Pramac reports that it designed the new GPW series to be reliable, durable and to

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exceed the needs of easy handling and fast servicing.

The GPW generator series presents a package of strategic key features which make the units adaptable and versatile: * Two genset versions: silent and extra silent * Mul tiple fuel tank sizes ranging from 8 to 24-hours of autonomy * Manual, automatic or parallel control panels equipped with options for remote signalisation and/or control * Extended options list to enhance the genset safety, security and protection levels according ambient/site conditions and specific regulations.

“The new GPW design brings unmatched versatil ity to real operations.

This new l ine reflects Pramac’s global approach of developing a widely compatible basic core configuration for the power supply market

The first production phase covers a power range from 9 to 270kVA, built using leading engine and alternator brands.

Pramac is a young and dynamic company which is founded on a solid historical basis, but one that leverages its versatility and flexibility to produce innovation and competitiveness.

Pramac plays a leading role in the industry by combining performance and reliability, expanding and diversifying its product offer to keep pace with the times and meet the new requirements.

In order to stre ngthen and develop its presence on the market, Pramac produces, develops, and markets around the world, highly diversified product lines, which are due to two business priorities: handling equipment and electrical power generators.

To this was then added a special aftersales customer support - Pramac offers great efficiency and reliability, reports the company.

Pramac recently expanded upon the capabilities of the existing GSW series with its GDW generator.

Seeing an opportunity in the market, Pramac designed the new GDW series to be reliable, durable and scalable to meet the needs of today’s industry professionals.

The GDW generator series ‘presents a package of strategic key features which make the units adaptable and versatile allowing them to meet the custom requirements each project demands: * Three poss ible genset versions: open, silent and extra silent * Multiple fuel tank sizes ranging from 8 to 48+ hours of autonomy • Manual, automatic or parallel control panels equipped with options for remote signalization and/or control * Extended option list to enhance the genset safety, security and protection levels according ambient/site conditions and specific regulations.

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POWER GRID

Major HVDC order linking Shetland islands to the UK grid Hitachi ABB Power Grids has won a major order from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission, part of the UK energy giant SSE plc, to enable Europe’s first multi-terminal high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) interconnection. The link, which will connect Shetland to the UK transmission system for the first time, will enhance security of power supply and help transmit wind power generated on the islands, contributing to the UK’s decarbonization target of bringing all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.

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s part of the project, Hitachi ABB Power Grids will deliver and commission an innovative HVDC system, facilitating a multi-terminal link, providing flexibility to transfer power in multiple directions, based on supply and demand, with minimal power losses.

This will support power exchange and cost optimisation while lowering the carbon footprint.

The HVDC system will convert the harnessed wind power from Alternating Current to Direct Current at an HVDC Converter Station. This power will then be transmitted via underground and subsea

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cables to an HVDC switching station at Caithness, in the north of Scotland. It will then be transferred via the Caithness Moray HVDC link (previously executed by Hitachi ABB Power Grids), before being converted back to Alternating Current for onward transmission to meet elect ricity demand in the north of Scotland and beyond, forming a three terminal DC-system.

“This innovative HVDC solution will enable SSEN Transmission to efficiently connect and transport renewable energy and deliver clean power to consumers while enhancing grid reliability.” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of the Grid Integration

“The HVDC connection will play a key role in the development of Shetland’s renewable energy potential by connecting it to what will be the UK’s largest onshore windfarm.

Scheduled for completion in 2024.”

business at Hitachi ABB Power Grids. “This project is another example of our new business model focused on our core technology, and reinforces our commitment to a sustainable energy future as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid”.

The HVDC connection will play a key role in the development of Shetland’s renewable energy potential by connecting it to what will be the UK’s largest onshore windfarm.

Scheduled for completion in 2024, the system is e nabled for future connections and integration of more renewables.

“We are delighted to be working again with Hitachi ABB Power Grids for the Shetland HVDC link, building on the experience and strong track record we have established following the construction and operation of the Caithness Moray link,” said Sandy Mactaggart, SSEN Transmission’s Director of Offshore Delivery. “The HVDC link will deliver subs tantial socio-economic and environmental benefits to Shetland’s, Scotland’s and the UK’s economy, supporting hundreds of skilled jobs in the process.”

Hitachi ABB Power Grids pioneered HVDC technology more than 65 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects - a recent success being an order to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region of the No rth Sea to the UK transmission network.

HVDC technology is increasingly being deployed across the world to integrate and transmit large scale renewable energy and has been recognized as a key technology to facilitate a clean energy transition, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of increasing access to reliable and affordable energy for all, whilst reducing climate impact.

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries.

Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres.

With its proven track record, global footprint and substantia l installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids says it ‘balances social, environmental and economic values’. The company states that it is ‘committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid’. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com JULY-AUGUST 2020 UK Power NewS

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DIESEL ENGINES

An EU Stage V engine range with a lowered fuel consumption The EU Stage V engine range from Scania is based on Scania´s Euro 6 solution and uses a diesel oxidation catalyst, a selective catalytic reduction unit, and a diesel particulate filter. Because the solution has already been proven it guarantees high reliability, reports the company.

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n the spring of 2016 Scania first showcased its solution for the EU Stage V emissions standard, well in advance of the legislation taking effect in 2021 (now delayed by 12 months).

The range, consisting of 9- and 13-litre in-line and 16-litre V8 engines, is offered at power output levels of 202-566 kW (275770hp) for industrial applications and 222528 kW (250-605 kVA) for power generation applications.

In addition to lowering fuel consumption by up to 5 % for industrial applications (compared to the EU Stage IV solution) and by up to 9 % for power generation applications (compared to the EU Stage IIIA solution), the EU Stage V engine range also offers impressive torque and engine response, making it more agile in terms of performance.

Scania has carefully overseen all strategic steps from engine design an d development to assembly, with the development of the engine-management, fuel-injection and emission-control systems, all having been carried out in-house.

The technical solution is based on Scania´s Euro 6 solution and uses a diesel oxidation catalyst, a selective catalytic reduction unit, and a diesel particulate filter.

Because the solution has already been proven, it guarantees high reliability that is further reinforced via traditional Scania strengths such as product quality, parts availability, a comprehensive support network and equipment uptime. For customers, this means higher machine uptime and, in the end, increased revenues.

Development of Scania’s EU Stage V solution used computer simulation and other testing to establish which concepts were the most effective.

The concepts were assessed according to five main criteria: handling of exhaust emissions, performance and response, fuel efficiency, cost, and engine lifetime.

Thermo management entails keeping the temperature at an optimal level in the aftertreatment system, regardless of the surrounding and operating conditions, while transient response is about how well and how fast the engine builds torque.

Scania’s 13-litre engine.

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“Key benefits of the new range include a reduction in fuel consumption by up to nine percent compared to Scania's EU Stage IIIA solution in power generation appl ications - David Bamber, General Manager – Scania Engines for Scania (Great Britain) Limited.

Scania’s 9-litre engine.

The key to success has been the integr ation of the throttle handling with the variable-geometry turbo (VGT) control strategies, which also works as an exhaust brake.

Construction equipment manufacturer Doosan, with which Scania has a longstanding cooperation, is one of the companies that have been involved in the field trials to validate engine hardware, software, and calibration.

For example, Doosan has tested Scania’s 9-litre 5-cylinder Sc ania engine, as well as the 13-litre 6-cylinder engine.

In terms of machine design and engine installation, existing customers can expect an uncomplicated installation due to the fact that the platform and footprint remain unchanged from the EU Stage IV solution.

Further, the DOC and DPF are built in a common container with flexible brackets and the ducts for exhaust in-and outlets can be rotated 360 degr ees in order to facilitate the installation process. As always, Scania offers support from application engineers during the design and installation phases.

Scania’s EU Stage V-compliant engines span from the 9-litre 5-cylinder and 13-litre 6-cylinder inline engines to the 16-litre V8 engine, covering output ranges from 202 kW to 566 kW. The main components required for the exhaust gas aftertreatment system are: a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to cope with HC and CO emissions; a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to keep the emissions of particulate matter within the legal limits; and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) unit to handle NOx emissions - including urea injectors and an evaporator. www.scania.co.uk/engines 16-litre engine.

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LOAD BANKS

Loadbanks at the University of Chester’s Energy Centre With power resilience, fluctuating energy demand and a move toward sustainable power sources very much a hot topic at the moment, Crestchic loadbanks has confirmed that it is working with the University of Chester’s Energy Centre, providing the loadbanks required to support research into alternative power sources, reports UKPN.

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ased at Thornton Science Park in Cheshire, the 90,000m2 Energy Centre is one of the largest and most advanced energy research hubs in

Europe.

The centre was opened in 2017, with the mission of promoting growth and acceleration in the development and exploitation of technologies for the energy market and providing a flexible place where industry and academia come together to innovate, develop and demonst rate new intelligent energy technologies.

The centre includes a state-of-the-art microgrid. Essentially a local energy grid with control capability, the microgrid offers the energy centre the capability to operate autonomously from the national grid, facilitating product development, evaluation and testing of new and innovative energy technology.

To ensure that the power systems – which include testing of p hotovoltaic solar cells, energy storage and thermal storage and load balancing solutions – are properly evaluated, it was vital that the research facility had testing equipment in situ.

Working with Crestchic,one of the world’s leading supplier of loadbanks, the Energy

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Centre installed loadbanks to evaluate how the developing power systems adapt to fluctuations in load. In doing so, the centre had the test ing capability to be able to evaluate and demonstrate innovative energy technology in real-world load conditions.

In addition to the testing capability, the load banks can also be used for balancing or minimum load purposes.

This enables the microgrid to be more stable, using the loadbank to apply an additional load when required and avoiding the kind of power fluctuations which could cause an outage.

Crest chic’s containerised loadbanks are said to lead the market in terms of control, rugged construction and global installed base. Crestchic containerised loadbanks are used by a number of businesses - from shipbuilders to power generation companies - to accurately test, commission and maintain vital operations.

Crestchic’s purpose-designed air-cooled AC loadbanks are available in resistive form, or resistive/ reactive for replicating a lagging power factor for complete engine and alternator testing.

Both types are available in a range of sizes and specifications housed in ISO-style

“To ensure that the power systems – which include testing of photovoltaic solar cells, energy storage and thermal storage and load balancing solutions – are properly evaluated, it was vital that the research facil ity at the University of Chester had testing equipment in situ.”

mini,10, 20, 30 & 40ft containers, and all are flexible enough to be used with a client’s preferred control system.

Crestchic also offers Medium Voltage (MV) products which combine loadbanks and transformers into one ideal, containeri sed solution.

Available in both resistive and resistive/reactive forms, the company’s AC MV loadbanks can be custom-designed to a client’s exact voltage, frequency and capacity needs, alongside the flexibility to use a control system best suited to the system being used. Also available is a full range of DC loadbank and multiple AC resistive/reactive units.

Crestchic also provides a complete solution for tem porary power generation, as well as complementing loadbanks and has developed containerised transformers to suit the needs of its many customers.

Available in step-up or step-down Crestchic’s transformers range from 2000kVA to 8000kVA, with voltage from 400V to 34.6kV. All are fitted into custom-designed, purpose-built containers which enhance their performance and offer unrivalled protection, and are avail able for both sale and rental. www.crestchicloadbanks.com 35

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Europgen is a cross-border organisation registered as an official lobbying organisation in the EU. It brings together Europe’s most prominent corporate companies and trade associations in order to form a powerful and unified voice for the European generating set industry.

Membership is open to any companies, trade associations, and any trading partner within the power industry within the EU representing the generating set industry at a national level.

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espite lockdown and the ongoing D effects of COVID-19 companies are still signing up to join AMPS. As the only

association for gen set manufacturers and related suppliers AMPS membership is increasing, which in turn offers strength and greater influence.

So, as a business in the emergency or standby power industry why would you wish to join a trade association?

We’ve put together some reasons for joining AMPS. AMPS Is the only professional trade body for the UK genset and associated products industry AMPS members can display the industry badge of approval: Certification AMPS represents our industry with other regulatory and similar bodies including: AMPS is a founder member of Europgen extending our representation to the EU Parliament and Commission AMPS engages with other associations such as DTI, BEIS, ACE, ade, i-Power e, EIA, EIC, AMPS carries out Lobbying for the industry at Government level AMPS shares best practice AMPS Council guide and make key decisions on behalf of the Association’s membership AMPS Technical Committee (TC) is at the forefront of industry knowledge sharing technical expertise with our members The TC offers guidance / advice to AMPS members on technical matters The TC provides regular updates and monthly newsletters The TC Leads on regulation and legislation to change policy and provides guidance on issues such as Stage V, Emissions, Grid Codes, Compliance, Noise, and Influence at Government level AMPS membership offers: • Invitation to national networking events (resuming in 2021) • Invitation to Parliamentary day (July 2021) • Access into market sectors • Free entry to nomination in the Annual awards • Networking opportunities to make, create and build business relationship • Charity fund raising events including Golf Day, Race days etc • Access to discounted Power Gen statistics • Attendance at UK, European and International Trade shows and Conferences (utilising AMPS member stands as a base) • CPD Accreditation conferences • Links with New technologies, Construction, Telecoms, Data Centres, Water, Hydrogen, Batteries, Utilities, CHP An experienced and dedicated Secretariat and Marketing team under the guidance of the AMPS council looks after the day-to-day needs of the Association including: • Personal service and access to daily contact • Large database of contacts, engineers, consultants, and companies - which is continually expanding in the interests of the Association/membership • Government links • Company listing and logo with detailed profile on AMPS website • AMPS Power Magazine • Magazine links with UK Power News, WiP, Middle East, Asia, Africa, USA • All members receive annual diary/directory with the opportunity for advertising or sponsorship If you’d like to find out more about joining request an application from here; https://www.amps.org.uk/application-form or call +44 (0)208253 4505 for more information.

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Technical Committee Update - drafted 17th July, 2020 UK GAS QUALITY CHANGES The Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM) have been charged with the task of producing a new gas quality standard to replace Schedule 3 of the Gas Safety (Management) Regulations (GS(M)R).

The current Schedule 3 of GS(M)R needs to be replaced to reflect current gas quality and the changing needs and sources of gas supply the UK market.

Decarbonising the gas system is essential to meeting net zero, and a new gas quality standard is essential to decarbonising the gas system, securing UK gas supplies, and ensuring that future gas supplies continue to be as safe as they are now.

The proposed new IGEM standard would ensure the gas networks continue to deliver gas to customers safely and efficiently, and would support deep decarbonisation of the gas system through biogases and hydrogen, by: •Helping to secure UK gas supplies from domestic and imported sources; •Reducing gas processing emissions; •Allowing more biomethane onto the network; •Being complemented in the near future by a hydrogen quality standard, to allow hydrogen to be blended, without additional legislation.

It is important to remember that the GS(M)R are primarily intended to ensure the safety of the public and Schedule 3 of the Regulations is the baseline for the changes. Safety will continue to be the primary aim of the proposed new gas quality standard.

IGEM formed a Gas Quality Working Group, upon which AMPS has a representative to oversee the production of this new standard.

For AMPS Members manufacturing or producing gas engines or turbines, the effect of the proposed new standard will be to widen the range of Wobbe index, resulting in changes to the range of heating (calorific) value and Methane Number of Natural Gas in the UK. 37

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Mind the retrogap!

Government should empower local actors and solutions to decarbonise our buildings

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he Association for Decentralised Energy (The ADE) lays out its vision and policy proposals for heat and energy efficiency zoning in its new paper “Zoning for Heat and Energy Efficiency”. The paper was recently launched in partnership with UK Power Networks, who simultaneously launched their complementary “Heat Street” Project.

The ADE is calling for government to introduce a clear, strategic policy framework for heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency; bringing together the fragmented mix of decisions, innovations and demonstrations that are currently commonplace across the UK. While being fragmented, policy today also aims mostly at new buildings.

However, most of the buildings we need to decarbonise are already built.

Therefore, the ADE wants to see government introduce new policies to retrofit heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency into the existing building stock too – addressing the ‘retrogap’ in policy.

The most apt way to achieve both outcomes, the Association proposes, is through ‘zoning’ – this means taking a view of local opportunities and local constraints, and identifying the most appropriate heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency package for an area.

Charlotte Owen, Policy Manager at the ADE, said: “Enabling local decision making and locally tailored decarbonisation pathways will play a key role in reaching net zero. Without implementing approaches such as zoning, the UK risks falling behind on carbon budgets, as set out by the CCC, by missing opportunities for whole systems optimisation, including the use of demand side response.

“The report suggests that the UK must commit to a strategic patchwork approach to heat decarbonisation, over a single technology pathway. Otherwise, we risk preventing local areas that already have clear decarbonisation opportunities from acting.”

Heat is inherently local, with different areas of the UK able to take advantage of different heat and energy efficiency opportunities. They will also have differing needs in terms of infrastructure and the associated skills and supply chains. As such, to meet our climate change targets, there is no “on- size-fits-all” option and every solution for decarbonisation will require some level of in-home disruption for consumers. The ADE argues that zoning frameworks for heat and energy efficiency can tackle these issues by enabling local buy-in, targeted local solutions, and greater levels of consumer engagement.

Councillor Josh Schumann, Chair of Cambridgeshire County Council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee, said: “Reducing our carbon footprint is one of the Council’s foremost priorities – we have a huge part to play in making the world a cleaner place for future generations.

“The targets we have set ourselves are ambitious, but the county knows it can deliver, having already invested £22m into carbon reduction schemes to benefit local people, identified £56m to work in partnership on more, and planted 25,000 trees. It’s imperative for us that it’s properly funded and written into job descriptions”.

The ADE has shown that zoning can be used to empower local decision-making, with key principles set at a national level but directed into particular local zones by local actors. This would allow areas that can make progress towards decarbonisation now to do so and enable greater collaboration between local stakeholders. UK Power Networks are leading this charge, and today launched their industry first project, “Heat Street”, which will begin to explore opportunities for industry and local authority collaboration presented by zoning.

Ian Cameron, Head of Customer Service and Innovation at UK Power Networks, said: “We are delighted to support the ADE in its approach to decarbonisation of heat through a local zoning framework. By working closely and collaboratively, we can bring local authorities and key stakeholders to the discussion and enact targeted solutions to facilitate the uptake of cost efficient low carbon heating for all customers. In fact we’ve already embarked on this journey by launching our ‘Heat Street’ project, which will deliver learnings to demonstrate the true value of undertaking the zoning approach on our journey to Net Zero.”

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ompanies employing more than 100,000 people have signed up to support the Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme as it went live last month on July 24th, 2020.

The Construction Talent Retention Scheme is a not-for-profit programme, backed by Government, business organisations, professional institutions and construction unions.

The online portal allows skilled individuals to showcase their experience and expertise and helps businesses across the industry find the skills they need.

There has been strong interest in the Scheme since it was announced as part of the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Plan for Jobs earlier this month. More than 400 employers have signed up to use the Scheme. These companies – drawn from across Britain - range from multinational engineering giants to micro businesses. Early adopters who have roles listed at launch include ACE members WSP in the UK and Tony Gee. Construction Minister and Construction Leadership Council cochair Nadhim Zahawi MP said: “Building new homes, accelerating infrastructure, and making sure people have the right skills are all at the heart of the government’s plans to build back better from Covid-19.”

Andy Mitchell, Tideway CEO and Construction Leadership Council cochair said: “The Talent Retention Scheme is an important element of the Council’s recovery plan for the construction sector, offering an opportunity for the industry to keep the vital skills it needs to drive growth across the UK. We welcome the fact that companies have recognised this important role.”

Hannah Vickers, chief executive of ACE, added: “We’ve been really busy behind the scenes over the last couple of weeks, working collaboratively with other CLC members to help make this a reality for the good of the industry.

We’re delighted in the response from employers so far, and the huge interest this has generated.

“For ACE members who have already shared that they’re interested, we will be getting in touch as soon as possible to take the next steps.”

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For 2021 - The Technology Seminar and 73rd Annual Luncheon 20/20 Vision Powering a New Decade

Date: Friday 12th March 2021 Location: Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, London E1 8GP (Formerly Grange Tower Bridge Hotel) IPowerE's 2021 Technology Seminar and Luncheon will be held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge. The day will commence at 10.00am with a technology seminar, followed by a 3course luncheon and guest speakers in the afternoon.

The morning seminar will comprise a multi-stream programme covering a range of technologies and subject matter, so there will be something which is relevant to everyone's business.

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. Book your place now and take the opportunity to catch up on the latest technology developments and to hear and engage with internationally renowned speakers, plus the chance to network with other members, clients, colleagues and friends, old and new. https://ipowere.org/2021annualluncheon.html JULY-AUGUST 2020 UK POwER NEwS

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PSI Introduces New 14.6- and 21.9-litre High-Output Engines PSI has upgraded the performance of two of its natural gas engines. New high-output versions of its 14.6-litre and 21.9-litre natural gas-powered engines with improved power ratings are now available.

The high-output 14.6-litre engine can reach a maximum 350 kWe (400 kWm) at 1800 rpm, above the maximum power rating of 300 kWe (340 kWm) for the standard version of the same engine.

The high-output 21.9-litre engine has a maximum power rating of 500 kwe (570 kWm) at 1800 rpm, above its standard maximum power rating of 450 kwe (510 kWm). The standard versions of the 14.6- and 21.9-litre engines are available for

customer purchase.

The new natural gas highoutput engines are EPA certified for emergency standby applications in the Energy Market.

PSI’s engineering department made a number of improvements to each engine to boost their maximum power ratings and these have now been validated through rigorous reliability and durability testing.

The addition of high-output 14.6- and 21.9-litre engines to PSI’s product portfolio allows the company to provide a more cost effective solution to the emergency standby market by replacing larger engines for the 350kW and 500kW nodes.

These industry leading, power-dense engines strengthen PSI’s overall product portfolio from 25kW to 1250kW in the natural gas standby market, reports the company.

New CamGT Air Inlet Filter Line boosts power, uptime and profits, says company C

amfil Power Systems, the industry expert in clean air solutions for turbomachinery, has released its latest generation of the CamGT product line featuring hydrophobic, low, and stable pressure drop air inlet filters designed to boost turbomachinery performance.

CamGT filters are engineered to excel in extreme environments where turbomachinery is threatened by high humidity, salt-laden air, heavy pollution, or fine particulates. They are designed for EPA efficiency to Boost Power by virtually eliminating degradation while maintaining a low and stable pressure drop, to Boost Uptime by eliminating maintenance requirements for filters and engine parts, and to Boost Profits by significantly reducing operating expenses.

“The new features will increase equipment availability, reduce corrosion risk, and improve fuel consumption and carbon footprints,” said Product Manager, Sophie Belanger.

New features of the development include: * Patented pleating technology permits a more open face geometry and the patented aerodynamic grid redirects the exiting air, reducing pressure drop * Patented drainage vane design improves drainage capabilities * Hydrophobic media and patented double sealed construction eliminate the risk of dissolved contaminants passing through the filters, thus eliminating corrosion risks, as well as reducing fouling * Original vertical pleat with open hot melt ensures drainage for a low and stable operating pressure drop * Rigid one-piece front frame and supporting grid ensure wet burst pressure over 6 000 Pa

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Save the seals! A new development from Gustav Espey GmbH for steam turbines and blowers in the power sector

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he new series WD 200 shaft seals from Gustav Espey GmbH are completely preassembled units for installing in fans, blowers and steam turbines.

According to the manufacturer, the series WD 200 shaft seals are completely preassembled units for installing in industrial fans, blowers, steam turbines, and exhaust-vapour equipment..

Thanks to the split design of the seal rings and of the housing, the seals can be installed easily. It is not necessary to disassemble the machine to replace the seal rings, reportts Gustav Espey.

The shaft seal is characterised by a high level of operational safety and easy maintenance. Because of the special housing, the standardised seal rings can be adapted to the customer's specific installation situations.

Features ●Split housing design ●Multi-part seal rings, radially cut ●Very small operation gap - low leakage ●Dry running ●Self-adjusting seal rings ●Seal rings bear radial shaft movements ●Compensates axial shaft movements ●No sealing components mounted on the shaft and hence no additional shaft vibrations ●Seal rings running contact-free - sliding faces and machine consume no additional power Advantages include: * Easy installation by split housing design (shaft removal not required) ** Long-term operation time * Maintainability * Segmented seal rings for easy replacement Operating range Shaft diameter: d = 40 ... 340 mm (1.57" … 13.39") Operating pressure: p = vacuum ... 20 bar (290 PSI) abs.

Operating temperature: t = -120 °C ... +800 °C (max. 225 °C (437 °F) for PTFE compound Sliding velocity: vg = max. 150 m/s (492 ft/s) for carbon, max. 40 m/s (131 ft/s) for PTFE compound Radial play: ±1.0 … 5.0 mm (±0.04" … 0.2") Axial movement: theoretically unlimited Recommended wear guard: >300 HB (low pressure), >58 HRC (high pressure) www.eagleburgmann.com 40

The new generation includes three models. At an E10 efficiency rating, the Improved CamGT 4V-300 has a reduced initial pressure drop, now at 200 Pa. The New CamGT 3V-440 features outstanding pressure drop performance for its depth range, initially at 155 Pa. The Flagship CamGT 3V-600 has a current global installed base of more than 20,000 filters, some of which have been safely operating for over 40,000 hours, and is still the market leader with an initial pressure drop at 135 Pa. CamGT filters are offered from ISO ePM1 75% (F7[2]) to E12 efficiency and have been tested to the latest industry standards: efficiency, burst strength, and water repellency per ISO 16890:2016, EN1822:2019, and the upcoming standards ISO29461-3 and ISO 29461-7.

The Value Rating, the newest filter classification system, shows that at an E12 efficiency rating, a Typical E12 filter has a 98.6% Output Rating (expected gas turbine power output), the CamGT 3V600 has 99.2%, the CamGT 3V-440 has 99.1%, and the CamGT 4V300 has 98.9%. This filter comparison shows that even a small increase could significantly improve profitability for the gas turbine operator. www.camfil.com/TurboBoost JULY-AUGUST 2020 UK Power NewS

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PUNCH FLYBRID +44 1327856861 info@punchflybrid.com PUNCH Flybrid believes that at some point in the future every dynamically operated vehicle or machine will have some form of energy recovery system. We believe that power dense and robust flywheel energy storage technology will play a key part in this development. PUNCH Flybrid flywheel technology is highly flexible and can be combined with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic energy transmission options.

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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 2) 88 100 TAD531GE Diesel 1500 TAD532GE Diesel 15002) 113 130 1) 15002) 76 86 TAD550GE Diesel TAD551GE1) Diesel 15002) 89 101 130 TAD730GE Diesel 15002) 113 152 TAD731GE Diesel 15002) 132 186 TAD732GE Diesel 15002) 162 2) TAD733GE Diesel 1500 175 201 TAD734GE Diesel 15002) 213 245 1) TAD750GE Diesel 15002) 114 131 15002) 13 152 TAD751GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182 TAD752GE1) Diesel 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 15002) 279 324 TAD1351GE1) Diesel TAD1352GE1) Diesel 15002) 314 365 TAD1354GE1) Diesel 15002) 328 381 15002) 355 413 TAD1355GE1) Diesel TAD1640GE Diesel 15002) 392 461 TAD1641GE Diesel 15002) 430 505 TAD1642GE Diesel 15002) 503 591 TWD1643GE Diesel 15002) 536 630 15002) 393 462 TAD1650GE1) Diesel 15002) 430 505 TAD1651GE1) Diesel Engines are also available for1800rpm/60Hz

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COP / PRP / DCP / ESP 18-4000 kVA

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