SIX 660KVA DIESEL GENSET FOR A KARMSOLAR OFF-GRID HYBRID POWER PLANT IN EGYPT

ATOS GENERATORS has supplied six 660kVA diesel generators with MTU engines and DEIF control panels to an off-grid power plant located in the Egyptian desert.

DEIF has been involved in the completion of the second phase of the off-grid hybrid solar /battery gensets power plant located in the Western Desert of Egypt.

DEIF has been partnering with ATOS Generators to provide a turnkey Energy Management System solution to the Egyptian EPC company KarmSolar and their strategic shareholder EDF, to control different power sources, optimize fuel consumption, and enhance power from CO2-free sources (solar PV and batteries).

The plant consist in 6 x 660kVA MTU gensets + 2.6 MWp Sungrow solar inverters (4 x ASC-4 Solar) + 1MW/3.9MWh Sungrow BESS (ASC-4 Battery).

The system is controlled by a AGC 150 from DEIF. This is an easy-to-use control unit handling all the necessary functions for protection and control of a genset.

It can be as a single unit for one genset, or it can be connected in a complete power management system with up to 32 controllers for synchronising projects, island or parallel to the mains.

The power management system handles the load sharing between gensets and the load-dependent start and stop.

The DEIF AGC 150 contains all necessary 3-phase measuring circuits, and all values and alarms are presented on the sun proof LCD display. Systems like this can be deployed in an island mode power plant with synchronizing generators or a stand-alone generator. It can also be used in critical power plants.

It can also be used in critical power/emergency standby plants with a black start generator.

Gensets connected via CAN bus are easily set up for parallel operation as the controllers automatically detect each other at the CAN network. If you at a later stage connect more gensets, the controller automatically identifies and connects them via CAN bus, and application configuration is possible via the display. DEIF says that users can get access to important genset information quickly via the sunlight readable LCD.

The controller features illuminated buttons which guide the operator and make it very easy and intuitive to operate. Only buttons relevant for a function are visible to the user. Get easy access to the most common functions with configurable shortcuts.

The AGC 150 provides up to three levels (customer, service, and master) of password-protected and role-based access. You can configure parameters for each level and have only relevant parameters displayed.

The AGC 150 comes with uncompromising quality, reports DEIF. The controller is made of robust materials and is built to last. It has undergone several tests showing that it stands wear and tear in all types of harsh environments.

The controller is said to be suitable for PV-Diesel hybrid solutions and also meets Tier 4 Final requirements

Other AGC 150 variants

The AGC 150 Mains controller can synchronise one or two breakers (mains breaker and tie breaker) plus protect and monitor the utility.

The AGC 150 BTB controller can synchronise one breaker, protect and monitor the busbar. In total, DEIF’s power management system can handle eight bus tie breakers.

The AGC 150 Stand alone controller for controlling nonsynchronising applications with all the necessary functions for genset protection. It stands out for its reliability and operator-friendliness.

The AGC 150 Hybrid comes with all the necessary functions for protection and control of a hybrid installation with PV and genset.

The AGC 150 Engine Drive controller provides engine protection and controls engine start and stop sequences, including simple fixedand variable speed functions for pump applications. www.mtu-solutions.com www.deif.com

The AGC 150 Remote Display unit provides access and control of any master controller in the AGC 150 series over the local network. This provides fast incident response and operational convenience.

The mtu diesel generator sets at the heart of the system are already being used for data centres, hospitals, airports, industrial plants, residential buildings, public facilities, decentralized power stations, microgrids, hybrid solutions and numerous other applications around the world.

They are available in six different power ratings, including standby, prime and continuous power. The mtu Series 4000 diesel gensets cover the range from 1,600 to 4,000 kVA (50 Hz) and from 1,125 to 3,250 kWe (60 Hz).

They offer a variety of highly flexible, eco- and cost-efficient features, including low- and medium-voltage alternators, various controller configurations and mechanical or electrical radiators.