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Abackupgenerator failure at one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare providers required an immediate resolution, reports MEMS Power Generation. A power outage in a hospital environment can be devastating. It may impact numerous services, including routine operations, complex surgeries, medical equipment and building infrastructure, all of which could compromise patient care.

In addition, the hospital also runs three specialised neurological rehabilitation residential centres, providing care for residents with complex neurological conditions. Hence the hospital needed a supplier to provide a rapid power supply to ensure they stayed online.

The client approached MEMS Power Generation to supply standby power whilst repairs were made to the hospital’s malfunctioning backup generator to reduce potential harm to the facility and its patients. MEMS have considerable experience delivering critical power to hospitals in short time frames – which was crucial to the continued running of the hospital.

The MEMS team determined that a 500kVA temporary generator would provide ample power to the London hospital should the need arise. To ensure the temporary generator was connected, ready and waiting to deliver power when necessary, a fuel bulk tank and 125 metres of 240mm cable were all connected, installed and hooked up within 3 hours of receiving instruction.

The temporary standby generator installation was commissioned, and the hospital could continue providing its services uninterrupted, reports the company. MEMS helped the hospital stay up & running without the threat of a power outage.

The generator was in place and on standby for 14 days with 24/7 remote telemetry and fuel management support from MEMS if required. The job ran smoothly, with everything going to plan. The hospital could continuously run all its services, equipment, and residential centres safe in the knowledge that a tested temporary hire solution was in place.

The client was particularly impressed with the initial contact and quick response of the MEMS 24/7 staffed control room, as well as highlighting our skill set, knowledge and the exceptional work and helpfulness of the MEMS team onsite, says the company.

MEMS operates one of the most extensive Generator Rental fleets in the UK with generators ranging from 30 kVA trailer-mounted units up to single power nodes of 2000 kVA.

A spokesman comments: “Our extensive fleet of temporary generators coupled with large stocks of cable and distribution, ensures equipment availability when you need it. Whether your requirement is a short-term temporary power solution due to flood or fire damage or a strategic longer-term generator hire solution, MEMS can offer a flexible and tailored power generation solution to suit your needs. You’ll be supported by an industry expert providing round-the-clock support via our 24/7 manned operational control room, supporting planned and reactive maintenance requirements, including emergency fuel deliveries in the event of the equipment being called to operate.

“Furthermore, our telemetry systems provide our control room with live data on the status of the power generation equipment, ensuring a proactive response to any problems that may arise. Hiring a generator rather than purchasing one is your future-proof option. Should your power generation requirements change in the future, MEMS can either exchange the existing generator for a larger or smaller unit or add additional power nodes.”

Perkins launches new power solution to help OEMs with the energy transition

For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who need to jumpstart development programmes and accelerate speed to market for new products, Perkins has been showcasing a new range of comprehensive integration, mechanical, electrical, software and controls engineering capabilities.

Designed to help customers continuously explore new ways to optimise their equipment’s performance, efficiency, and power density using conventional, hybrid and next-generation energy sources, Perkins’ offerings are helping deliver smarter solutions to advance sustainable power.

New development include:

*48-, 300- and 600-volt lithium-ion battery solutions with modular designs and factory-installed telematics. Perkins is developing these to optimise performance and packaging in numerous nextgeneration off-highway applications.

*Industrial diesel engines and industrial open power units (IOPU) available to help OEMs reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their machines.

Perkins offers the widest diesel engine power range from 0.5 to 18 litres and 8.2 to 597 kW (11-800 hp) that meet the most stringent global emission standards:

EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, with the exhibit featuring the 904J-E28T IOPU, the 1204J-E44TA, the 1706J-E93TA and the new 2606J-E13TA.

These engines are capable of using renewable, lower carbon-intensity fuels which meet the leading industry diesel fuel specifications. Connectivity solutions with hardware reading important engine data have also appeared recently.

For OEMs with their own in-house telematics solution, an API-based service which receives engine data is provided.

From this, Perkins delivers useful insights to enhance the service provided by the OEM to their customer, aiding the customer’s productivity.

Another new development are the Perkins® Ecoplus fuel filters which have been engineered to minimise waste and enable recycling after use. Designed without a metal housing and centre tube, Ecoplus filters are manufactured with fewer materials.

50 gensets purchased to maintain UK Grid power levels

Fifty 250 kW gensets have been adapted in parallel with ComAp InteliGen to procide a 12.5MW export facility to the National Grid. The Medium Range 225-938 kVA generator set models are widely available.

The range spans both prime and standby models at both 50 and 60 Hz and are suitable for most applications.

Each genset is driven by an EU Stage IIIa Emissions compliant engine for emissions sensitive territories.

The cost effective generator set range delivers a powerful performance with world class power density. Compact and durable, they can easily be manoeuvred into position, whatever the installation conditions.

The ComAp InteliGen NT BaseBox is a controller for single or multiple diesel gensets operating in stand-by or parallel mode. Intended primarily for switchgear applications, this controller will ensure secure remote monitoring of your critical infrastructure installations such as datacentres, hospitals or banks. InteliGen paralleling controllers, offer unmatched market value, reliability, and flexibility. This is one of the most popular products in the InteliGen product family.

Providing advanced gensets for the 30 Old Bailey and 60 Ludgate Hill development in London

Deep Sea Electronics drive continued business growth. Technology – DSE and its partner MOTORTECH are both directly involved in the power generation control business and have a wide range of complementary technologies.

Ltd (Hunmanby, UK) and MOTORTECH GmbH (Celle, Germany) have announced the creation of a new Controls and Automation Business Group.

Deep Sea Electronics design, manufacture and supply products into the diesel engine and generator market and MOTORTECH GmbH design, manufacture and supply products into the gas engine and generator market.

Productivity – Combining expertise across both businesses will provide access to shared tools & resources, resulting in greater global productivity.

Bells Power provided a package of six generators and PLCs for the large site on Ludgate Hill, the City’s ceremonial route to St. Paul’s. This stretches back along the Old Bailey to the Central Criminal Court and will include 34, 850m2 of prestigious new offices and retail space.

A spokesman for Bells Power comments: “We installed 2 x P1700P1 tenants generators and 1 x P800P1 life safety 400V generator at basement level in 30 Old Bailey. At 60 Ludgate Hill we installed 2 x P2000P1 tenant 400v generators at basement level and 1 x P800P1 life safety 400V generator within an acoustic enclosure at roof level.”

The 730 - 2500 Kva range of gensets is regarded as well-proven in the field - the generator sets are capable of providing reliable power for critical applications including mini power stations, data centres, large factories, airports, hospitals, large retail stores, and the financial sector. They are also designed to operate in high ambient temperatures. Custom-built weatherproof and acoustic enclosures are tailored to suit any application. Good design allows personnel access and separate components for cooling: they make generator set installation and maintenance as quick and easy as possible for installers and clients alike.

A range of generator set models is available through Bells Power from 800 - 2500 kVA. These generator sets are proven in the field and trusted to provide reliable power for critical applications . This range can be customised with bespoke enclosures, cooling systems and specialised control systems through the B-P Custom Power Solution team to suit any need.

At the 30 Old Bailey and 60 Ludgate Hill project an Allen Bradley PLC system with outstations at each switchboard was installed to control the mains operation of the building. Bells Power was also responsible for fitting 72 hr (tenants) and 24 hr (life safety) bulk fuel storage systems and all associated fuel control and pipework systems.

An integrated plug-and-play solution for rapid deployment in data centres

For privacy reasons, a customer needed a local, secure data storage and the Xubus Node modular data solutions was selected as the preferred solution. Zwart delivered, installed and commissioned the Xubus Node at the customer’s site and continues to provide a 24/7 support service to ensure uninterrupted performance.

A company spokesman commented: “Delta Xubus Node solutions are the perfect answer for supporting 5G needs, offering turnkey data centers available in five different IT load configurations from 18 to 90kW. It is an all integrated, plug-and-play solution for rapid deployment with excellent reliability and flexibility – ready to deliver on the promise of 5G.”

“A Tier III certified data center is concurrently maintainable with redundant components as a key differentiator, with redundant distribution paths to serve the critical environment,” said a spokesman for Zwart Techniek.

“Unlike Tier I and Tier II, these facilities require no shutdowns when equipment needs maintenance or replacement. The components of Tier III are added to Tier II components so that any part can be shut down without impacting IT operation. The Xubus Node is flexible and scalable, with a wide range of options to match your needs.”

The similarities between both businesses and products are extremely complimentary in nature and provide the market with access to a range of cutting-edge technology platforms.

The formation of the business group delivers a combined workforce of 500+ employees and a total revenue of $125 million.

Both companies will remain separate legal entities, aligning strategically on future growth initiatives.

The group’s key drivers

The key drivers for the formation of the business group are: Customers – DSEs core market is diesel generators and MOTORTECH’s is gas generators. Both companies share similar customer bases to

David Thomson, Group President, commented: “The formation of the Controls and Automation Business Group marks the beginning of an incredibly exciting chapter for both companies and provides a solid platform for continued growth over the coming years.

“The technical expertise within the group and the detailed understanding of diesel and gas generator technologies, gives customers direct access to a range of products and services that add value to multiple customer application environments”.

The Controls and Automation Group looks forward to making further announcements over the coming months, on a range of exciting collaborative projects located in the UK and elsewhere in the world..

1,200th Stage V emission compliant diesel set sold to UK

BGG UK has sold its 1,200th Stage V emission compliant diesel generator into the UK market.

With an outstanding reputation for their RENTAL SPEC generators this represents a landmark achievement. Available in both the GX rental range and the ultra- silent FUSTEQ range with patented VSi technology units are rated from 9 to 1350 kVA . In keeping with the exacting build quality standards required for the rental sector all canopies are constructed from heavy duty hot dipped galvanised sheet steel and powder coated ensuring maximum durability.

All STAGE V compliant equipment is contained within the compact

FUSTEQ SERIES canopies. Other features include a compact hot dipped galvanised powder coated canopy. Thjere is a cooling system with independent electric fans and patented VSi technology. The genset is ully bunded (all liquids) and has a bund alarm and a 3-way valve with external fuel-tank sensor. The set features a central lifting point .

The latest V-Type alternator has been developed in response to changing market needs and has been built for optimum performance and reliability in harsh marine environments. Having undergone rigorous testing, the V-Type is designed to deliver optimal uptime, so you can be sure of reliable power generation, regardless of the operational conditions and compliant with all marine classifications. With over 75 years in the power generation market we pride ourselves on being the Power from Within the systems and generator sets that our customers produce.

Choose wisely… Choose the V-Type.

The world’s largest independent producer of alternators 1-5,000kVA

A new market report by Mordor Intelligence - EUROPE GENERATOR SETS MARKET SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS (2023 - 2028) - indicates that the United Kingdom is among the leading generator sets market in the Europe region.

This is due to increasing infrastructure projects, expansion of manufacturing facilities across the nation, and rising commercial office spaces. The country benefits from the cost and effectiveness of generators sets, with improvement in the living standards increasing the demand for power backup devices segments.

The UK’s agriculture sector is vast and covers more than 60% of the country’s total land area. Although the country’s power grid is increasingly becoming dependent on renewable sources, the agriculture industry still relies upon the use of the power back up system. Growth in the agriculture and related industries is expected to positively impact the market.

Data centres are responsible for between 1-3% of the country’s electricity usage in 2018. The number of data centres in the UK is expected to increase in the forecast period. In these specific locationsbackup power generation is likely to be provided by the generator sets and this, in turn, may act as a driver for the market to potentially expand.

Consumption of electricity in the UK decreased, by 0.54%, from approximately 152.7 million tons of oil equivalent (mtoe), in 2017 to nearly 153.5 mtoe, in 2018. An increase in the rate of consumption is expected to maintain in the forecast period, thereby driving growth in the market. As power becomes more expensive companies may decide to generate power themselves.

Gas generators are expected to increase their share of generation capacity in the UK due to well established natural gas transmission systems in the country, lower operating costs than diesel generators, and less carbon emission in the atmosphere. An increase in the use of gas generators is expected to aid the market.

The UK generator sets market is expected to increase in the forecast period due to the increase in the electricity demand and the rising popularity of gas generators.

In contrast the European generator sets market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 1% over the period of 2020-2025. Factors here - such as demand for uninterrupted and reliable power supply, backup requirements during power outages, and the longer timeframe required to set up the transmission and distribution infrastructure - are expected to drive the generator sets market in a way which does not happen in the UK. However, the higher cost of electricity produced by the generator sets relative to the utility grid is expected to act as a restraint to the market Europe-wide.

The industrial sector is estimated to be the largest segment of the market in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for continuous and reliable power supply, reducing the risk of product failure and the rising size of the manufacturing segment.

The rising popularity of hybrid generators and rising reliability of the hybrid system may be an opportunity for the industry due to its usage of various resources, driving down the cost, and reducing dependence on a single fuel.

The United Kingdom is expected to be a significant market in the forecast period, with the majority of the demand coming from the industrial sector and rise in commercial office spaces and small-scale enterprises.

In the UK the industrial sector, which includes mining (which includes quarrying and gravel extraction), manufacturing, agriculture, and construction, accounts for a large share of energy consumption - just as in any end-use industry.

The industrial sector is estimated to account for the largest share of power generation in the diesel and gas generator market.

Industrial operations are mainly dependent on electricity generated from generator sets during power outages (to avoid production risks) and in regions where grid access is limited. In the European Union, the industrial capacity, such as the manufacturing capacity, has risen by 7.52 % to US$$ 2.43 trillion.

Veolia, has passed a new milestone for delivering Net Zero power by delivering more than six times the renewable electricity to the grid than it uses across its 400 offices and sites across the UK. By generating 856 GWh of electricity using a combination of biomass, landfill gas, biogas and Energy Recovery facilities (ERF), that qualify under the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) scheme, the company is able to supply a secure annual equivalent to power 240,000 homes. This exported electricity adds to the 2.5TWh of CHP, low carbon and renewable generation that serves around 500 customer sites spanning the industrial, healthcare, water, leisure, district heating, education and retail sectors. This output includes 134MWe of generation capacity using biogas, biomass, and solar sources which save around 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year for Veolia’s customers.

An added benefit of this electricity is the cogeneration of green heat with some of the plants supplying communities and businesses using district heating networks. These deliver around 2 GWh of heat equivalent to the heating needed for 120,000 homes.

As an estimated 20% of the nation’s carbon emissions are generated by domestic heating, due to a low standard of energy efficiency, using district heating from these sources lowers carbon emissions and can help reduce cost, and fuel poverty, in vulnerable groups.

Commenting on the achievement, Gavin Graveson, Veolia Senior Executive Vice President Northern Europe Zone said:

“Energy market volatility, and the ability to deliver stable power has highlighted the importance of reliable sources of energy that can support our modern lives and the UK power infrastructure.

“By actively developing renewable and low carbon generation we can already produce the affordable and sustainable energy that is essential to support communities and businesses. As more baseload generators such as nuclear, coal and CCGTs retire, stable renewable sources are set to play an increasingly important role as demand increases with population growth, adoption of electric vehicles and electricity to heat homes.”

NOx reduction at Battersea Power Station, London

Agriemach NOxMASTER™ Selective Catalytic Reduction systems are currently operating at the new CHP plant in the Battersea Power Station development. The Agriemach emissions team were asked to provide NOx reduction down to 95mg/ Nm3@5%O2 for this 4MWe plant consisting of 2x Jenbacher 612 CHP`s.

Agriemach Project Manager Colin

Pullen states; “This was an iconic site to walk through. Some of the architecture from the original Power Station has been restored and it is magnificent. It is an honour to have our SCR systems operating here and reducing the NOx emissions from these generators.”

Agriemach had been asked to design a solution to meet the low backpressure requirement while still engineering a bespoke design to fit within the Energy Centre space constraints.

A spokesman commented: “Agriemach are Number One for bespoke selective catalytic reduction systems in the UK, boasting the longest reference list and incredibly high reduction rates where required.”