GENSETS A NEW IMPRESSIVE LANDMARK IN THE CITY OF GLASGOW

One of FG Wilson’s key dealer in the UK, DTGen, recently installed a P1000P1 FG Wilson generator set onto the roof top of the new ten-storey Building 1 of Atlantic Square development, in Argyle Street, Glasgow. A 9-metre long container weighing approximately 20,000kg was lifted at more than 46m of height from the road to the roof level. The DTGen team also mounted a permanent 1,000kVA load bank on the roof top for on-going maintenance testing.

Brian Muirie, DTGen Sales Director, describes the Atlantic Square development in Glasgow as “a challenging site.

“It involved having to hoist a 9m container 46m into the air amidst the throng of the extremely busy Glasgow streets, along with all the red tape and protocols needed to be allowed to conduct such an operation”.

The installation was supported by a P715-3 FG Wilson generator set for life safety electrical supply, that DTGen also installed in the basement area. A 3,500-litre bulk fuel tank was setup in the basement in order to supply fuel to the generator set on the roof.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will occupy the new building in Argyle Street for a minimum of 20 years. The estimated 187,205 sq. ft. of office space will eventually accommodate around 2,700 full-time equivalent employees by 2021.

Once completed, Atlantic Square will be an impressive two-building scheme and is the 10th of the 13 new UK regional centres which HMRC has announced as part of its transformation plans.

Legal & General has forward-funded part of the project, which enabled the joint venture of BAM Properties and TCP Developments to start their work on the two-building scheme.

The buildings have been designed by concept architects Cooper Cromar, with further refinement by BAM Design, and will be built by BAM Construction.

FG Wilson’s Medium Range 225 – 938 Kva P715-3 .The new 350 - 750 kVA industryleading power range of gensets is the result of a continued focus on performance, durability and serviceability combined with the most advanced production methods to deliver power you can trust.

The genset features a Perkins 2806A-E18TAG2 engine. The 6-cylinder fort stroke In Line engine genset has an FG33A560 alternator model with an FG100control panel. The set’s circuit breaker is a 3-pole MCCB.

The set has a fuel tank capacity of 1,132-litres and a prime fuel capacity of 127.6-litres/hr and fuel consumption standby capacity of 142-litres/ hr. It is turbocharged air to air charge cooled.

The genset features a Perkins 2806A-E18TAG2 engine. Although the Perkins 2800 range of diesel engines caters for both prime and standby generation, the engines are proving particularly popular for the standby market sector.

They can deliver 514-652 kWm of power and 591-750 kVA generator output, along with mechanically-operated unit fuel injectors, electronic control and carefully matched turbocharging. With flexible packaging, the Perkins 2800 range will fit into whatever space you have available within your equipment.

Options for the 2800 range of engines include:

• 110 volt/240 volt immersion heater

• Additional speed sensor

• Temperature and pressure sensors for gauges

• Electric hours counter

• Air filter rain hood

• Twin starters/facility for second starter

• Tool kit.

The engines in the 2800 range have mechanically operated unit fuel injectors, with electronic control and carefully matched turbocharging.

They give the engines excellent fuel atomisation and combustion and good fuel economy. The electronic control of the injected fuel also contributes to low emissions.

The engines in the 2800 range give users:

• Reliable power

• Low oil usage

• Low wear rates

• High compression ratios to ensure clean, rapid starting in all conditions

The ElectropaK 2800 range of engines is delivered with the radiator and air cleaner system already built in, allowing the user to simply bolt the engine down, connect it up and start generating.

With exceptional power-to-weight ratios and compact size, the 2800 range engines are said to be easy to transport and install, while providing users and operators with excellent service access for ease of maintenance.

The genset is supplied with an air inlet system and air filter, a cooling system, a gear-driven circulating pump, a low coolant level switch, a mounted beltdriven fan and a radiator incorporating air-to-air charge cooler and a system designed for ambients up to 50ºC (122ºF). The electrical equipment offers a 3-level engine protection system, a 24-volt starter motor and 24-volt 70 amp alternator with DC output. There is an ECM mounted on engine with wiring looms and sensors. www.fgwilson.com