Worldwide Independent Power – March 2021 – Issue 223

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SLOW, EXPENSIVE AND OVERLY BUREAUCRATIC - THE IMPACT OF BREXIT ON UK GENERATOR MANUFACTURERS ISSUE #223 Publishing & Events Director Richard Teasdale richard@wipmagazines.com Publisher/Sales DIrector Neb Saric neb@wipmagazines.com Managing Editor Aidan Turnbull aidan@wipmagazines.com Accounts Executive Alison Williams accounts@wipmagazines.com Sales & Marketing Manager Sarah Hallows sarah@wipmagazines.com Far East Sales Bob Liu Shanghai, China bob.liu@ronco.com.cn US Sales & Subscriptions Jelena Milojevic power@wipmagazines.com Austrian & German Agent Mario Dobresko power@wipmagazines.com Power Media International Group, The Courtyard, 30 Worthing Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SL, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1403 888019 www.powermediagroup.co.uk © Worldwide Independent Power (ISSN 1468 7100)

It’s been almost 14 months since the UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020 and it’s time to consider the effects on manufacturers, agents and dealers of gensets in the Uk and Europe.

So, what have been the main effects?

For the past year trade has been severely affected by Lockdown and, because of the practical challenges and temporary factors involved it’s difficult to make short-term comparisons of trade movements.

The UK and all relevant parties in the energy sector have continued to be bound by EU law during this period. Ofgem has worked with Government and energy industry stakeholders to ensure that the UK’s regulatory framework is fit for purpose and protects customers for all the possible outcomes at the end of the transition period.

The UK government expects that almost 25% of our future power will arrive via undersea cables from the continent by 2025.

The EU controls the supply of this electricity throughout Europe via an EU Agency named ACER - The THE UK GOVERNMENT Agency for the Cooperation of EXPECTS THAT ALMOST Energy Regulators.

It has been suggested that once 25% OF FUTURE POWER the current negotiations have concluded the UK will no longer WILL ARRIVE VIA have access to the Internal Energy Market at the end of the transition UNDERSEA CABLES period. This lack of accessibility BY 2025.” could involve OEMs in purchasing their own power generation sets to ensure a reliable supply of cheap electricity.

November 2020’s UK trade figures did show an increase consistent with potential stockpiling in anticipation of the end of the EU exit transition period.

Imports of machinery and transport equipment increased by £4.7 billion in the three months to November 2020. Exports of machinery and transport equipment increased by a lesser £2.8 billion.

Since the New Year 2021, businesses shipping gensets and associated engines and componentry to-and-from the UK have been subject to new regulations, customs and duties resulting from Brexit.

Brexit has directly affected companies selling from and to the UK through the reinstatement of a customs border between the EU and the UK and by introducing new VAT rules for goods imported into Britain.

Customs documents have been required with all orders being shipped to the EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Customs declarations (an estimated 215 million of them) also remain a tedious new requirement for the movement of all goods between the UK and the EU, slowing trade and creating extra paperwork.

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p. 20 | GENSETS GENSET FOR AN AIRLINE BASED AT DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Developed by the global team of engineers, the new unit is powered by the company’s latest K175 engine, the KD103V20. This new engine expands the limits of standby generators and sets and is said to set KOHLER apart as the most powerful diesel genset manufacturer in the European sector, according to the company. Part of of the KD Series product line this generator has been designed to deliver extreme durability and ultimate reliability in a variety of emergency and backup applications.

20 p. 22 | GENERATORS A STEP CHANGE FOR WOODLANDS POWER One of the first providers of temporary power hire in the UK, Wodlands Power has undergone a complete rebranding. WIP spoke to Jack Preece, Operations Director at Woodlands Power, and Paul Inett, Commercial Director, to discuss the company’s future plans and its revitalised brand identity.

p. 24 | A TESTING TIME TEXAS BLACKOUTS & THE STATE’S ONGOING INVESTMENT IN BACKUP POWER Paul Brickman at Crestchic Loadbanks, a leading supplier of power/load testing equipment, explores the role of backup power in a key power resilience strategy. Paul reports how, unlike the other states across North America which are mostly interconnected, Texas has its own power grid. He examines the recommendations made to “winterize” power-generating equipment, to provide reserve generating capacity and to invest in backup power to ensure that the state would be fully prepared.

p. 26| LUBRICANTS LAUNCHING THE JENBACHER S OIL 40 FOR NON-NATURAL GAS ENGINES Q8Oils and INNIO Jenbacher have launched Jenbacher S Oil 40 gas engine oil, an innovative new lubricant for engines which operates on non-natural gas (including, but not limited to biogas, sewage gas and landfill gas). This is one of the first products developed by the long-term global partnership established by Q8Oils and INNIO in October 2020.

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p. 28 | GENSETS HOSPITAL IN TURKEY RELIES ON SFGLD240 NATURAL GAS GENSET A Guascor® genset has been supplied for a major cogeneration projects in Turkey. Provided

by DRESSER-RAND a Siemens business based at Zumaia, Gipuzkoa, Spain, the independent energy supply now serves Van Medisina hospital in Turkey.

The GGE-Guascor lean burn, electronically carbureted, SFGLD engine series ranges from 252 to 985 kWb and provides excellent installation solutions for co- and tri-generation configurations, reports the manufacturer.

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INTERCONNECTED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS Wärtsilä will supply its advanced energy storage technology for two major projects in southern Texas, USA. The interconnected stand-alone systems will have a combined rated capacity of 200 MW. Wärtsilä has also signed ten-year guaranteed asset performance agreements for the installations. The order was placed by Able Grid Energy Solutions, Inc., an energy storage project development company.

GAS ENGINES HELP THE TOMATOES GROW CHP plants consisting of highly-efficient MWM TCG 2020 gas engines, have been installed by the Greek MWM distributor A.EI.M.A. S. A. While the Epirus waste plant serves an MWM TCG 2020 V16 feeding into the national power grid, the Karditsa Gardens S.A. tomato production facilities are supplied with thermal energy by a CHP plant with two MWM TCG 2020 V20 (HE).

p. 34 | ENGINE MAINTENANCE TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE Pete Trueman, Service Delivery Manager at DiPerk, the UK and Ireland’s Perkins engines expert, explains why two heads are better than one when servicing and maintaining generator sets. DiPerk already works with generator servicing companies across the UK, by providing support on servicing jobs for Perkin’s engines as and when needed. With DiPerk supporting clients behind the curtain, their engineers are free to play to their strengths, Pete Trueman reports.

p.36 | GENERATOR ENGINES THE NEW D8 GENSET LEADS THE WAY? Volvo Penta’s D8 Stage II and Stage IIIA/Tier 3 genset engine delivers industry-leading power density, low fuel consumption, and low noise levels. The D8 features state-of-the-art, high-tech diesel fuel injection and charging systems with low internal losses, contributing to excellent combustion, low fuel consumption, and an extremely attractive total cost of ownership, says the company.

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What has BREXIT done for the UK’s genset companies?

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NEWS REPORTS Comment and International News

18 MARKET REPORT Gas-powered generators are on the rise, says this Frost & Sullivan report

38 ASSOCIATION NEWS What’s happening at the ADE, ACE and IPowerE

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AMPS Key information about the July 15th AGM in London.

40 NEW PRODUCTS What’s new from the world’s manufacturers.

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CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Listings of key companies in the industry.

42 ENGINE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE OEMs manufacturing engines today.

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MARCH 2021

IN BRIEF GREEN AMMONIA PRODUCTION RESEARCH FROM TDK CORP AND GENCELL GenCell Energy, a manufacturer of fuel cell energy solutions and the giant TDK Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of lithium ion batteries, have signed a framework agreement intended to support GenCell.

The companies have a plan to develop a novel, low-cost approach to producing green ammonia. GenCell wants to develop an end-to-end, clean, low temperature and highly energy-efficient process for green ammonia production to replace the 235 million metric tons of industrial ammonia produced today, reflecting a market value of some US$70 billion.

EMX S5 RANGE OF SOLUTIONS ALLOWS GENERATOR SETS TO MEET STAGE V STANDARDS, REPORTS EMINOX UK-based emissions control company Eminox is offering a complete range of retrofit exhaust aftertreatment systems (EATS) designed to ensure that generators sets meet Stage 5 emissions standards.

According to the company, the retrofits will allow enables operators to comply with regulations such as the London NRMM Low Emission Zone, which came into force on March 1st 2021, other planned Clean Air Zones (CAZ), and the forthcoming Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD). It also enables gensets to match the onsite emissions standards established for the HS2 rail link construction project.

Eminox reports that it is the first company to receive approval from the official NRMM Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (RAS) for a solution for constant speed engines. The company has now launched retrofit exhaust aftertreatment systems covering 37 to 560 kW engine power output, accredited by the Energy Saving Trust.

Fully integrated into generators, Eminox’s new EMx S5 range of solutions prolong the life of existing gensets, avoiding unit obsolesence.

James Thorpe, UK Sales Manager, Eminox, commented: “As we move towards a zero emissions future, there’s an increasing focus on generators and their impact on air quality in cities across the UK. Operators need to be able to achieve compliance with emissions regulations, such as the London NRMM, and our new range of accredited retrofit solutions enables them to deliver this cost-effectively and quickly, safeguarding their investment in existing plant.”

Falcon Tower Crane Services has worked with Eminox to retrofit its generators to address emissions compliance. It provides a range of generator services and operates a fleet of over 60 diesel generators.

“We collaborated with Eminox and they delivered a lowcost solution to support our business requirements now and in the future,” said Andy Teanby, Generator Manager, Falcon Tower Crane Services.

GAS TURBINE FOR A NEW COMBINED CYCLE PLANT TO BE BUILT IN SERVOLA Gruppo Arvedi has awarded a contract to Ansaldo Energia for the supply and refurbishment of a new combined cycle plant in Servola, near Trieste, Italy.

The plant will include an AE64.3A gas turbine, equipped with high efficiency, operational flexibility and low emissions technology. The scope of supply includes an Ansaldo Energia Plant Optimiser management system.

The plant, in combined-cycle configuration with a rating of 120 MW, is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2021. Gruppo Arvedi is a significant European steel company, and with this investment will be entering the Italian electricity capacity market, which brought into existence in June 2019.

The capacity market, in line with the situation in other European countries, aims to ensure the adequacy and safety of the national electricity system in the presence of a strong renewable component – non-dispatchable by its very nature – by encouraging investments in efficient, low-polluting and flexible plants.

The AE64.3A model is said to offer F-Class efficiency and high flexibility with a small size package suitable to several applications in power generation and cogeneration plants. The rotor construction features an internally air-cooled hot gas path and a uniform temperature distribution. This is thanks to the annular combustion chamber, ensure optimum balancing of the thermal flow resulting in easy operation, fast start up / hot restart time and grid support capability.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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SOUTH KOREA BUYS TWO GAS TURBINES & TWO HEAT RECOVERY GENERATORS GE has plans to deliver more than 1 GWe of power generation equipment for Tongyeong combined cycle power plant in South Korea.

Earlier this year GE won a contract to supply two 7HA.02 gas turbines, one STF-D600 steam turbine, two heat recovery steam generators and three H65 generators. In addition GE signed an 18-year agreement to provide maintenance services for the 7HA.02 gas turbines and generators.

The new plant, to be located at Anjeong Industrial Park in Tongyeong City, is scheduled to start construction in 2021 and be carried out by Hanwha Engineering & Construction Co, with the start of commercial operations expected in 2024.

Chris Khang, president & CEO of GE Korea commented: “Gas power will play a critical role in facilitating South Korea’s transition to a lower carbon future. Natural gas-fired combined cycle power plants are the lowest emitting fossil fuel power plants, whether measured by CO2, SOx, NOx, particulate matter, or mercury.

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IN BRIEF

G&M TEX GENERATING SOLUTIONS PROVIDES BACKUP POWER Ipswich, Suffolk, UK - a local development named the Winerack, based on Ipswich Waterfront, currently relies on a G&M generator installed with the help of the DPL Group Ltd. This John Deere 200kVa diesel genset includes an extended running fuel tank, an electronic governor with an external cable link box and also 7 ATS switches and remote ATS generator status panel, to power essential services for the residential block.

PERTH HOSPITAL BUYS ADVANCED DIESEL GENERATORS THREE 1,000 KVA DIESEL GENSETS (CAT 3512) CATERPILLAR has supplied three 1,000 KVA diesel gensets (CAT 3512) to Perth Hospital Australia. Recently installed, the gensets currently form a backup power system to maintain healthcare services in the events of a grid emergency.

Producing reliable power from 1000 to 1400 kVA at 50 Hz, the 3512 diesel generator sets are made to meet mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications.

CATERPILLAR has designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. The generator sets also offer a low fuel consumption system.The CAT generator set package has been fully prototype-tested to accept 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements. It conforms to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements. Certifications include a UL 2200 listing, CSA, IBC seismic certification and OSHPD pre-approval.

The diesel engine has a reliable, rugged, durable design. Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide, the four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight/ The SR5 alternator in each genset provides a superior motor starting capability and minimises need for an oversizing alternator, being designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines.

This has robust Class H insulation.

The EMCP 4 Control panel provides user-friendly interface and navigation and is a scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement. CAT also offers expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements. The cooling system has been designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F) highly suitable for Australia.

COMMISSIONING BEGINS ON PITTSBURGH’S KEY BUILDING PROJECT IN DUBAI RELIES ON DIESEL GENSET FROM JUBAILI BROS HYBRID GAS-FIRED GENSET SYSTEMS INNIO has supplied five 4.3MW (23MW) gas-fired generator sets to Pittsburgh International Airport. The airport also has plans for a $1.1 billion renovation which will include a new terminal for check-in, security, and baggage claim adjacent to the gates.

Pittsburgh International Airport is the busiest airport in western Pennsylvania and the second-busiest airport in the state, after Philadelphia International Airport. In 2019 it served 9.78 million passengers, the highest rate since 2007.

The commissioning process has begun at Pittsburgh International Airport on the hybrid gas-fired and solar power generation system which will supply the airport and protect it from potential outages in the overall grid.

The 23-MW project will feature five 4MW Jenbacher natural gas engines and gensets in association with nearly 7,800 solar panels installed on eight acres of a former landfill. The gensets mean the site can completely disconnect from the grid and operate in island mode, says Tom Woodrow, vice president of engineering at the airport.

Once the microgrid is online, it will help to avoid the kinds of power outages which have caused problems at other airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, Los Angeles International and Washington Reagan International. Officials have said the development will also save money on electrical costs.

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JUBAILI BROS of the UAE has just supplied a 1,000 KVA diesel genset for a residential building in Dubai, UAE. The 1000KVA JET generator has been installed at site as a part of supply, Installation testing and commissioning project in Dubai.

The JP 1000 features a Perkins 4008TAG2A 1000KVA engine.

The 4008TAG2A is a turbo-charged, air-to-air charge cooled, 8 cylinder in-line diesel engine.

The 1000KVA engine provides exceptional powerto-weight ratio, improved serviceability, low gaseous emissions, and a top quality overall performance and reliability essential to the power generation market.

The 8 cylinder Perkins 4008 diesel ElectropaK engines and Electro Units deliver 8491022 kVA and are supplied with or without radiator and air cleaner.

A spokesman commented: “This engine has proven reliability in prime and standby installations in all

of the key sectors, such as manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and data centres.

The 4008 engines have exceptional power-to-weight ratios and compact designs, making them simple to transport and install.

“The 4008 range engines provide 884-1250 kVA genset output. The 8 cylinder option in the 4000 Series, the 4008 range engines can be supplied with cooling systems for either tropical or temperate environments to meet your needs, whatever your location.”

He concludes: “Economical and durable, the engines give you excellent powerto-weight ratios, outstanding load acceptance and improved gas emissions in the genset.”. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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IN BRIEF AUSTRALIA REPLACES COAL PLANT WITH LARGESCALE BATTERY STORAGE The Yallourn coal power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley will retire in mid-2028 instead of 2032, says EnergyAustralia.

The energy supplier wants to use the plant as a demonstration that coal power can be retired in a way that supports both staff and customers and does not hinder the provision of reliable electricity. The plan includes a commitment to build Australia’s first four-hour utility-scale battery of 350MW capacity by 2026 in the Latrobe Valley.

The long-terms plan is to build a battery storage facility which is “larger than any battery operating in the world today” and ensure sufficient renewable energy increase before Yallourn leaves the grid.

Energy Australia’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2050. Yallourn’s retirement will reduce the company’s carbondioxide emissions by over 60% relative to today, accelerating its carbon neutral ambition.

OMAN SHELL COMPLETES ITS FIRST UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR PV PROJECT The newly-completed 25MW Qabas Solar Plant consists of more than 80,000 solar panels and is located within the Sohar Freezone in northern Oman.

The development will supply renewable electricity to a large ferrochrome production facility, displacing the equivalent gas-fired power generation taken from the grid and saving more than 25,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, says Shell Oman.

The landmark project is focused on improving the utilisation, energy efficiency, and carbon intensity of energy production operations, accelerating solar energy development in Oman.

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10 MW RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTION FUELLED BY BIOGAS FROM LATIN AMERICA’S LARGEST LANDFILL SITE Aggreko has signed a seven-year contract with Brazilian energy company EVA Energia for a 10 MW renewable power solution using landfill gas. The world’s leading provider of mobile and modular power solutions will deliver a complete system, producing power from biogas derived from two locations: Seropédica (Rio de Janeiro State), the largest landfill site in Latin America, and Mauá (São Paulo State).

Aggreko will provide a flexible, fast and cost-efficient way of delivering cleaner energy for approximately 40,000 households in the region, achieving a carbon saving of more than 100,000 tons over contract’s life. The innovative solution uses landfill gas that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. The total amount of methane emissions avoided totals 24,440,400 Nm3 annually.

The biogas is recovered via a series of wells drilled into the landfill. These wells are connected by a pipe system, which collects the gas and transports it to a compression system, where it is filtered, de-watered and pressurised. From there, the gas is piped to a power generation plant, where it is used as fuel to generate electricity, before being passed on to power local homes in the region.

Aggreko will deploy a turnkey solution, comprising of a total of eight 1.25 MW generators across the two sites, providing a total of 10 MW power. The highly efficient gas generators employ the latest technology to enable the effective use of landfill gas as fuel and reduce emissions at both sites, surpassing regulatory standards significantly.

The systems will be managed by Aggreko’s leading Remote Monitoring software, meaning trained engineers will control and maintain the performance of the generators remotely. Aggreko will be responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of the entire system for the contract’s duration. The Seropédica landfill is the largest in Latin America, with a capacity of up to 10,000 tons of waste per day, with the Mauá site, located in Sao Paulo state, receiving more than 3,000 tons per day.

CAPSTONE TURBINES UNIMPEDED BY TEXAS SNOWSTORMS Capstone microturbines installed throughout Texas were able to generate power despite the serious winter storms which paralysed the state in February 2021.

More than 30 megawatts of clean and reliable power capacity was available for its customers thanks to Capstone’s low emission turbine-powered generators.

“Unfortunately, it often takes dreadful events like Super Storm Sandy in New York or a crippling ice storm in Texas to demonstrate to customers the value of distributed generation technologies like Capstone low emission microturbines,” said Darren Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Turbine Corporation.

“Because our machines operate behind the utility meter and can operate without the local grid, our customers continued to have onsite electricity and much needed thermal energy. In addition, our

inherently resilient technology with one moving part, all while not requiring any lube oil, antifreeze, or lubricants, can withstand the coldest temperatures from McMurdo Station in the Antarctic to Gazprom gas production fields in Yakutia, Siberia,” added Mr. Jamison.

Capstone Turbine’s exclusive distributor for Texas, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and the Gulf States, Lone Star Power Solutions, was able to continue critical operations for customers during the winter storm.

Overall, the vast majority of Capstone turbines ran without issue with only a small amount of sites having experienced minimal operational downtime during the power outage.

“These events should remind us all how fragile our utility infrastructure can be and the value of adopting on-site distributed generation,” said Doug Demaret, President of Lone Star Power Solutions. “ www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

the power to care From keeping life support machines running to enabling surgeons to carry out essential operations, Scania Power Solutions deliver the engines for backup generators that literally help save lives. With hospitals needing nothing less than 100% reliability, our engines are designed to kick-in flawlessly when they’re needed most. When it has to work, it has to be Scania.

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IN BRIEF DALIAN BATTERY FARM APPROVED BY THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT Olion has been chosen by Dalian Henliu Energy Storage Power Station Company Ltd to provide heat pumps for a battery energy storage farm in Dalian, North-eastern China.

The heats pumps will be used to cool the batteries being installed at what is claimed to be the largest battery energy storage farm in China and one of the largest in the world.

Once complete and online in 2021, the battery farm will have peak power capacity of 200MW and electricity storage capacity of 800MWh. The Dalian battery farm consists of large vanadium redox flow batteries. The energy storage capability is based on ion reactions of the electrolyte solution flowing inside the batteries.

WAVE POWER PARTNERSHIP WITH MOCEAN ENERGY, CHRYSAOR, MODUS AND THE OGTC - ORKNEY WILL PROVIDE A TESTBED Subsea energy storage experts EC-OG have teamed up with energy major Chrysaor, wave power pioneers Mocean Energy and AUV specialist Modus in a project to look at using renewable energy for subsea power.

The project, funded by the partners together with the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC), will look to use Mocean Energy’s Blue Star wave energy converter and EC-OG’s HALO subsea energy storage system to power subsea tiebacks or residential AUVs. If industry feedback is positive, the partners will press ahead with a vital

VISA SPA PROVIDES GENSETS FOR 2021 ALPINE WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS More than 50 genset units were provided by VISA SpA for the 14-day Alpine World Ski Championships held between 7th-21stFebruary 2021 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. This international competition involved 600 athletes from 71 nations.

A powerful fleet of generating sets with different power levels and setups were specifically developed for this event. The gensets were equipped with diesel engines from FPT Industrial and STAMFORD alternators, both highly reliable partners of Visa for many years.

The units featured a compact design with low emissions and noise levels. They also incorporated state-of-the-art control devices enabling automatic starting and stopping, as well as parameter monitoring and diagnostics with constant feedback on each unit’s status.

Altogether, the gensets provided 8 MW of power to support the mains energy needed for the races, structures, slopes and events. Much of the energy was needed by the media providing live feed for the 500 million TV audience from all over the world, along with the digital population watching online and interacting via phones and computers.

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technology field trial using a Mocean Energy prototype in the seas off Orkney later this year.

Once proven, these technologies could provide vital backup power in case of umbilical failure, with potential to provide green power for future fleets of autonomous AUVs. “Our first step will be to gather information on real-world applications and our field trial plans,” explains Mocean Energy Managing Director Cameron McNatt.

“We then plan to forge ahead with a field trial later this year at our test site in Orkney.”

Last year, Mocean Energy secured £3.3 million from Wave Energy Scotland to build and test a half-scale version of their technology at sea. The device is currently being fabricated.

“This project gives us the opportunity to put our prototype to real use and will give us the chance to draw on the subsea expertise of our project partners.

“It is a genuine opportunity to showcase the potential for renewable energy to power a subsea application,” McNatt concludes.

The Onis Visa gensets were immediately put to test during the official inauguration on 7th February when a medium-voltage substation near the finish area at Rumerlo, at the feet of Olympia slope, failed due to a fault caused by the extreme weather conditions. Indeed,, the first few days of the event were hit by heavy snowfalls.

The swift response of the VISA generators provided the power grid with the necessary backup and enabled the uninterrupted supply of energy to all the loads connected to the line.

The entire opening ceremony was also powered by the VISA gensets: two containers units in parallel, supplied electricity for the TV broadcast and the lighting and stage setup, while two other units provided support to the services for the event’s global TV coverage.

A company spokesman commented: “Being in Cortina was a real challenge which we faced with engineering excellence.

“Being able to celebrate this long-awaited appointment proved a great satisfaction for VISA SpA.

‘We are proud we were Technical Supplier for such an important event. We ensured that the races and all accompanying events could go ahead using the latest generating sets and 24hour technical support. This guaranteed the highest levels of efficiency and immediate response.”

Based in Fontanelle, in the province of Treviso, Italy, VISA SpA today offers 60 years’ specialisation in the design, manufacture, sales and rental of generating sets.

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IN BRIEF NEW ELECTROHYDRAULIC ENGINE GOVERNOR SUITABLE FOR DIESEL OR DUAL-FUEL ENGINES Regulateurs Europa BV (RE) has launched a new electro-hydraulic engine governor suitable for diesel or dual-fuel engines and steam turbines: the DG 2800.14, which brings together the proven 2800 hydraulic governor series by RE and the digital DC 14 governor by parent company Heinzmann.

RE says that the digital governor controls the proportional solenoid of the actuator by means of a current signal.

The governor includes an integrated speed pick-up, although an external pick up can be also connected if required. According to Regulateurs Europa’s Sales and Technical Manager, Rob van der Wilt, the DG 2800.14 governor is ideal for ship’s generator applications, where the DC 14 digital governor’s speed control is particularly appreciated.

The speed control can manage steady state speed wander with less than 0.1% accuracy at nominal speed; start fuel limit and functionality for generator-set applications; and an optional isochronous load sharing capability (up to 4 engines). The governor can also be used for propulsion applications, says RE.

SIEMENS ENERGY’S FIRST ADVANCED TURBINE EFFICIENCY PACKAGE (ATEP) AT 800MW POWER PLANT IN JURONG Singapore-based utility PacificLight Power has signed a contract to use Siemens Energy’s first Advanced Turbine Efficiency Package (ATEP) at its existing 800MW power plant in Jurong Island.

Siemens Energy has designed new hot gas path parts using cutting-edge turbine technology to advance the turbine efficiency package.Featuring advanced profiling and aero features, ultra-efficient internal cooling and sealing, optimised stage loading, advanced materials and manufacturing methods, the new turbine will deliver higher operational efficiency, hence significantly reducing carbon emissions.

The Advanced Turbine Efficiency Package is derived from Siemens Energy’s continuous development of gas turbine enhancements and is modelled on the SGT5-4000F gas turbine with a total fleet size of more than 300 units worldwide.

Once implemented at PacificLight Power’s 800MW plant in Singapore, the gas turbines will reinforce the power plant’s presence as one of the most efficient gas-fired power plants in Asia. The improved efficiency and reduction in carbon emissions from ATEP equate to 18,100 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.

PacificLight Power has also signed a long-term service agreement for the maintenance and operation of the power plant with Siemens Energy. The project marks a significant step towards the decarbonisation of Singapore’s energy system, says the company.

PacificLight Power has received a Genco Energy Efficiency Grant from the Energy Market Authority of Singapore to co-fund this power generation, energy efficiency project.

The project will be implemented in four stages to be completed in 2024.

PacificLight Power Pte Ltd CEO Yu Tat Ming, said: “PacificLight is committed to continual improvement to raise its plant efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint through innovation. The adoption of ATEP is the first of its kind in this region.”

TECHNICAL REVIEW TO COMMENCE ON BOTSWANA & SOUTH AFRICA PROJECT Tlou Energy has moved one step closer to ontaining funding for development of the Lesedi power project, designed to deliver cleaner electricity in Botswana and southern Africa using gas and solar power.

Tlou Energy has been seeking project finance to build a transmission line from the Lesedi power project to the existing electricity grid as well as electrical sub-stations, gas and solar generation assets.

A third-party technical review of the project will now be undertaken as part of a due diligence process. Once this report is assessed an investment decision can be made.

The Lesedi project has two phases. Phase one involves transmission line construction, sub-stations, grid connection, electricity generators and potentially the drilling of additional gas wells. The approximately 100Km-long transmission line will run from the Lesedi project to the town of Serowe where it will connect to the existing power grid. Initial generation is proposed to be up to 2MW of electricity. Funding required for phase one is US$10m.

Phase two funding is for the expansion of electricity generation up to 10MW. This will involve drilling gas wells and the purchase of additional electricity generation assets.

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ACCEPTANCE OF CLEANER GAS-POWERED GENERATORS ON THE RISE IN EUROPE

DEMAND FOR CLEANER POWER SOURCES BOOSTS GAS GENSET SALES, FINDS FROST & SULLIVAN Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis suggests that stringent environmental regulations, declining gas prices, and increasing demand for flexible transmission of renewable power have sparked a growing interest in gaspowered generator sets in Europe.

Researchby Frost & Sullivan shows that the market revenue for gas gensets in Europe is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3%, from $307.2 million in 2018 (three years ago) to $441.6 million by 2025, while unit sales are set to increase at a CAGR of 3.2%, reaching 2,034 units by 2025.

“As Europe moves towards meeting its emission reductions targets by 2030, the gas gensets market is positioned for fairly good growth in the near future,” said Jonathan Robinson, Global Energy Program Lead at Frost & Sullivan.

“Gas gensets are expected to gain market share among end-user segments that were dominated by diesel gensets as the region

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“A RECENT ANALYSIS BY FROST & SULLIVAN SHOWS THAT THE MARKET REVENUE FOR GAS GENSETS IN EUROPE IS EXPECTED TO EXPAND AT A CAGR OF 5.3% TO $441.6 MILLION BY 2025, WHILE UNIT SALES ARE SET TO INCREASE AT A CAGR OF 3.2%, REACHING 2,034 UNITS BY 2025.” moves towards lower-emission fuel sources.”

Frost & Sullivan’s latest research, European Gas Generator Set (Genset) Market, Forecast to 2025, addresses the major challenges faced by participants in a dynamic gas-powered genset industry in Europe.

The report examines the competitive forces driving the market in Europe, highlights present market opportunities, offers additional information on the regions to look at for future investment, and includes growth strategies.

The strengthening of the gas pipeline infrastructure and storage network across Europe is leading to the increasing uptake of gas gensets in prime power and back-up power applications. The dominance of diesel gensets in back-up power applications is also

being disrupted by gas gensets as a result of stringent environmental emission regulations and declining natural gas prices.

The replacement market for gas gensets presents strong growth prospects as customers move towards the latest generation of gensets to power their operations.

“The growth of power storage is also expected to play a role in increasing gas gensets sales, as the demand for hybrid gensets with power storage capabilities rises,” noted Robinson.

“Furthermore, expansion of product lines and product differentiation through acquisitions or new product introductions by establishing partnerships and new channels will expand customer reach.”

Market participants can also leverage the opportunities for growth in: •Optimising operations to reduce costs and generate higher revenues.

•Introducing new product lines to extend consumer reach.

•Integrating gas gensets with power storage capabilities for better product differentiation.

•Incorporating active emission control measures to meet new norms.

European Gas Generator Set (Genset) Market, Forecast to 2025, is a part of Frost & Sullivan’s Energy and Environment Growth Partnership Service program, which helps organisations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future.

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies.

Also identified are Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. * * * * Where are gas gensets normally deployed?

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GENSETS

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Part of of the KD Series product line this generator has been designed to deliver extreme durability and ultimate reliability in a variety of emergency and prime applications.

The modular design of the KD103V20 powered generator set means it can deliver unprecedented power density and unrivalled performance.

Matched turbochargers are engineered for maximum power and response. High ambient cooling systems ensure performance is maintained in the most extreme environments with these gensets, reports the company.

KOHLER G-Drive diesel engines produce industry-leading kW displacement in a package that enables a smaller generator

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CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR GENERATOR SET APPLICATIONS, THESE NEW ENGINES COMBINE GREATER POWER WITH SUPERIOR EFFICIENCY. REACHING UP TO 43.5 KW/LITRE, KOHLER G-DRIVE ENGINES PAIR A COMPACT FORM FACTOR WITH UNRIVALED KW DISPLACEMENT—DELIVERING THE HIGHEST POWER DENSITY.”

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set footprint while delivering best fuel consumption at more nodes than any competitor between 800 and 4000kW at 60Hz, between 800 and 4500kVA at 50Hz. That means higher performance at reduced operating cost. The engine architecture, injection system and engine management of G-Drive engines have been designed to achieve optimal generator set performance while meeting all worldwide emission requirements. Features include: * Matched turbochargers - the unit’s turbochargers have been designed for maximum power and optimal combustion. They are specifically matched to each engine and engineered to provide the required amount of air at all times, which reduces fuel consumption and enables operation at high altitudes. * Fuel system: the common rail fuel system generates up to 2200-bar injection pressures for maximum efficiency, optimizing the combustion pressure curve through multiple injections.

An ideal injection point and extremely uniform injection quantity create exceptionally low noise and deliver very stable power.

Engineers specifically designed the remarkable fuel system to work optimally for KOHLER G-Drive engines.

* Intuitive engine control unit (ECU): the ECU includes a number of physical parameters for optimal control of the injection system and long-life service. It is designed to work seamlessly within the generator set and to communicate with KODIA, our intuitive diagnostic software, to allow monitoring of the engine performance.

Designed and developed specifically for this engine series, each ECU works with the generator set controller receiving important engine operating data and allowing the generator set controller to manage the entire system. * Cyclinder head design: featuring a “crossflow” design and new valve orientation, the innovative cylinder head design includes more efficient fuel delivery, combustion and exhaust gas flow. High-quality materials were chosen for better performance and a strengthened structure. * Crankcase ventilation: enhanced crankcase ventilation enables the engines to operate under the highest temperature fluctuations and prevents heat from affecting power output. This closed-loop regeneration system increases filtration efficiency and results in a more environmentallyfriendly engine. www.kohler.com

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GENERATORS

MARCH 2021

A STEP CHANGE FOR WOODLANDS POWER

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IP talked with Jack Preece, Operations Director at Woodlands Power, and Paul Inett, Commercial Director, to discuss the company’s future plans and revitalised brand identity.

Woodlands was established in 1950 by Jack’s grandfather, Fred Preece, and was one of the first providers of temporary power hire in the UK. More than 70 years later, the company is still offering customers exceptional service and expertise. Operating predominantly from its 4-acre Midlands HQ and supported by additional sites in Manchester and London, Woodland Power’s projects have taken it all over the world.

Q: Why does Woodlands feel the need for a company rebranding? And why now?

Covid-19 gave us the opportunity to reflect on where we are as a company and to think about where we want to be moving forwards.

Despite the obvious challenges, FY2020 was our most successful financial year to date, but we’re always trying to stay one step ahead of our customers to make sure we continue to offer what they’re looking for from a power solutions partner. Woodlands has witnessed several economic recessions over the last 70 years, and each time we’ve adapted accordingly – emerging stronger and more resilient than before. In fact, we received our first generator enquiry during the year of the power crisis in 1974, which resulted in the generator arm of the business being born.

The power industry has been going through substantial changes over the last few years. The pandemic gave us the opportunity to do some of the things we’ve been too busy to focus on in recent years, so we took the time to listen to our customers and understand what’s most important to them; why they choose to work with us, what we do well, and – most importantly – what we can improve. We also asked about their future plans and how their future power requirements are likely to change over the next few years.

We’ve listened and learnt, and our findings confirmed what we’d suspected for a while: that the power industry is in the midst of a significant shift, and that environmental considerations are becoming more and more important to customers. We’ve revitalised our identity and company image to reflect where we are as a business and where we want to be moving forwards, while retaining our 70 year heritage and keeping our

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customers at the centre of everything we do.

Q: What will the rebranding offer customers?

The most visible change will be our new website: www.woodlandspower.com This has been refreshed and redesigned to better reflect our customers’ needs, and to help customers find what they’re looking for quicker and easier.

We’ve worked hard to ensure we have a seamless user experience, and there are a number of useful resources on the site which have been designed to help customers – from FAQs to information sheets.

For many of our emergency enquiries, customers are often on site, in the middle of the night, trying to solve a power outage quickly and efficiently.

Our website has been built with this in mind, making it as easy as possible for customers to access the information they need on a mobile, and we’ve streamlined the customer journey to ensure that any pain points are minimised.

For example, customers will now be able to set up an account entirely via our website – by uploading a copy of their hired-in plant insurance and submitting an electronic signature to

agree to our terms and conditions.

Q: What are your plans for future development?

Our investment decisions have always been underpinned by customer demand, and one of our key considerations for future investments is how we can invest in a cleaner, greener world.

We have a longer-term vision to transition to a climate-neutral position through our investments. Our power generation and loadbank equipment already play a vital role in renewable energy creation and commissioning, and as more green power solutions prove to be reliable and cost-effective, we will offer them to our customers.

Our clean power provision currently includes hybrid energy storage systems, gas generators and HVO diesel as an alternative to standard diesel, and we are receiving more and more requests for hybrid power solutions.

It’s clear that there is not yet one simple solution; in the short to medium term, it will be adding stage 5 generators to our fleet as they become available, then it will be a combination of a number of emerging technologies (the right product, as well as the right fuel type) to provide a tailored solution that will ultimately drive us towards clean power. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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In addition, to help reduce the emissions from our logistics and in order to provide a faster response to customers, we intend to grow our depot network within the UK. Q: Generating a legacy: what kinds of endorsements or accolades has Woodlands earned over the years?

We’ve supported customers over many years and have been more inclined to focus our efforts on long-term partnerships - such as with the MOD, NHS and national utilities and construction customers - than on awards. We concentrate on industry-specific and fit-for-purpose endorsements by focussing on accreditations and memberships such as Achilles UVDB, Avetta, AMPS and the RHA, and we are currently working towards ISO45001 Q: How important is the rental sector to Woodlands Generators?

The hire side of the business is our key revenue stream – with approximately 70% of revenue derived from equipment hire. Given the uncertainty around emissions moving forward, hire and longterm leasing offer more flexible approaches for customers who don’t wish to commit capital in the uncertain climate.

We are a HIMOINSA premier dealer, which gives us a significant advantage in that we can give customers access to preferential pricing, technical data and increased spare parts.

In addition to our genset fleet, we have an ever-growing rental fleet of loadbanks and transformers. The market for these items is growing substantially as overall power requirements (and reliance) increase, meaning there’s a greater need to ensure all power systems are tested and commissioned correctly.

We also provide turnkey projects and can cover all areas of power supply. We have significant experience in generator sales, project management, installation, commissioning, and repair and maintenance, and we are continuously expanding and improving our offer in all of these areas.

Q: What is the nature of your client base, and how significantly has this changed in the last 5 years?

There aren’t many power supply challenges we haven’t faced, and we work across all industries. Over recent years, we’ve seen a rise in enquiries from data centres, renewable sites, utilities and waste management customers, but our customers are also in construction, manufacturing, shipping, offshore, telecommunications and events. Unsurprisingly, we’ve seen a significant decline in events enquiries over the last year, but these have been offset by an increase in NHS and manufacturing enquiries.

We’ve also seen significant growth in the number of ‘power partners’ we work with. These are often M&E contractors or generator service businesses who require our rental services for their end users.

In terms of buyer behaviours, the biggest shift has been towards greener power options. In particular, construction sites are seeing stricter emissions and noise restrictions come into force, and as a result we’ve seen an increase in requests for hybrid power solutions.

Q: The Woodlands team: how important is your engineering team to your business? Do clients still value the ‘personal touch’?

The Woodlands team is our most important asset, and our team covers all areas of power supply.

Where our engineering team offers most value is in their experience. They understand that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. We offer bespoke service packages, and our engineering team work with customers to advise the best maintenance package depending on the size of generator and how regularly it’s in use.

We pride ourselves on being agile, and customers have told us that this is why they choose to work with us. Where possible, customers deal with one main contact throughout the duration of their project. Our hire, sales and maintenance co-ordinators are aware of our customers’ historical projects, which really helps to ensure we are efficient and effective.

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In addition, with the emergence of a decentralised renewable power grid, we are finding more and more that our loadbanks are being used in the commissioning process of these new plants, such as wind turbines.

The data centre and other critical infrastructure markets have also contributed to growth within this sector.

Q: Remote monitoring - is this a key revenue earner for Woodlands?

Remote monitoring has certainly become a more prominent offering over the last couple of years, and the pandemic brought this to the forefront of customers’ minds. While it isn’t a key revenue earner for us, it offers significant cost savings to customers – alerting us to any issues and downtime.

We offer remote monitoring telemetry on all our generators and energy storage systems. We expect to see the popularity increase as customers want the peace of mind of ensuring continuous power reliability, particularly as businesses more regularly have staff working remotely.

Q: Direct Genset sales – are these still on the up-and-up at the moment?

The landscape for generator sales has changed quite dramatically for prime-power applications in the last year or so, with the implementation of the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) and the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) emission regulations. This has also been compounded by the effects of the pandemic on capital project spend and project delays. During this period, we’ve seen a trend of more long-term hire and less new-equipment sales for these applications.

That said, since Christmas 2020 we’ve seen a notable increase in the number of sales enquiries coming in. We think this is the result of increased confidence in the economy and more projects being given the go-ahead. For example, we’ve just sold four 500kVA HIMOINSA sets to support a multi-site energy system upgrade project in the Falklands, and are waiting to hear back on numerous sales proposals.

Q: Maintenance and repair – how important are these contracts to you?

We’ve been working with many of our maintenance clients for decades, and have got to know their businesses very well. This really helps when things don’t go to plan and they need good advice or for us to act quickly.

Maintenance and repair contracts enable us to provide a fullservice to customers for all of their power needs, across the lifetime of their asset. Along with our hire services, we really do have an offering for all scenarios to ensure customers’ up-time.

Q: What are the key historic projects which Woodlands has provided the power for?

We’re proud to have worked on many landmark projects over the years. Some of our favourites include powering the island of Grenada in the Caribbean from 1983-1985, providing the power for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in 1985, supplying the power generator for the tunnel boring machine during the construction of the Channel Tunnel in 1988, and providing the power for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona.

From 1993 onwards, we also provided shore-power to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear submarine across most of western Europe.

More recently, we’ve regularly provided the power for the British Grand Prix and Cheltenham Festival, and have provided power solutions to key national infrastructure projects and utilities providers, such as HS2 and SSE. www.woodlandspower.com

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TEXAS & THE NEED FOR ONGOING INVESTMENT IN BACKUP POWER

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n 13th February 2021, Texas was hit by a storm which brought with it the coldest weather the state had experienced since 1989.

As homes and businesses across the state cranked up their heating to try to combat the stark temperatures, the record surge in demand for electricity kick-started a chain of disastrous events.

Paul Brickman at Crestchic Loadbanks, a leading supplier of power/load testing equipment, explores the role of backup power in any power resilience strategy.

As the cold weather hit, natural gas plants - which make up the bulk of the state’s provision - were shut down when frozen pipes affected the flow of fuel.

At the same time, a nuclear reactor went dark and wind turbines (since the subject of much political and media attention) ceased to turn. Power outages ensued, leaving millions of people without heat and electricity.

In an attempt to keep demand from exceeding capacity, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the agency that oversees the state’s power grid, proactively issued rolling blackouts to different parts of the state. ERCOT’s chief executive, Bill Magness, later told the Dallas Morning News that the state’s electrical system was “seconds or minutes” from collapsing and plunging the state into the dark for months.

With millions of people left without power for days, fatalities reported and the full impact of events in Texas yet to be fully established at the time of writing, questions are inevitably being asked. Not least because the crisis was not unforeseen.

Only a decade before, during a particularly cold snap in 2011, Texas lost power. A study by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the North American Electric Reliability Corp., found that “the massive amount of generator failures that were experienced raises the question whether it would have been helpful to increase reserve levels going into the event.

“This action would have brought more units online earlier, might have prevented some of the freezing problems the generators experienced and could have exposed operational problems in time to implement corrections before the units were needed to meet customer demand.”

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Why then, in a state familiar with power resilience issues, has nothing changed since the recommendations were made by the 2011 study?

Unlike the other states across North America, which are mostly interconnected, Texas has its own power grid.

At the time, recommendations were made to “winterize” power-generating equipment, to provide reserve generating capacity and to invest in backup power to ensure that the state would be prepared in a situation where demand surged or power failed.

With so much at stake - for homeowners, businesses and entire states - power failures cannot be seen as a once-in-a-lifetime event.

The focus on renewables - while a necessary and commendable step towards greening a nation’s power sources - can result in an intermittent supply that requires backup for when the wind doesn’t blow or the sun doesn’t shine. Yet ongoing investment in these resources leaves little money for maintaining older systems or investing in a just-in-case provision.

America’s ageing electrical infrastructure undoubtedly requires investment but, in the meantime, building a more resilient grid that can either prevent or recover from these disasters quickly is key. In these situations - or indeed any other where power is critical backup diesel generators are a common

solution to provide a robust temporary supply.

While having a backup power source such as a generator is critical, ensuring that it is maintained and tested is just as important. Implementing a testing regime that validates the reliability and performance of backup power under real operational loads is crucial to mitigate the risk of further failure.

Carrying out this testing & maintenance means that fuel, exhaust, cooling systems, and alternator insulation resistance are effectively tested and system issues can be uncovered in a safe, controlled manner without the cost of major failure or unplanned downtime.

The only way to do this is by using a load bank to simulate a real-life load.

Failing to do so puts the backup power system in the very high-risk category, bringing with it a host of issues if the backup power fails to initiate under already critical emergency conditions.

In the case of Texas, the need for critical emergency backup power has undoubtedly been proven. However, investing in power infrastructure is not a one-time win; maintenance and ongoing investment are vital to ensuring a resilient and stable supply for the future For more information on the role of load banks visit: www.crestchicloadbanks.com

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LUBRICANTS

MARCH 2021

NEW LUBRICANT EXTENDS ENGINE OIL SERVICE INTERVALS BY AN AVERAGE OF 80% & ENHANCES APPROVED EXTENDED USED OIL LIMITS

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8Oils and INNIO have launched the high performing Jenbacher S Oil 40 for non-natural gas engines. Jenbacher S Oil 40’s superior technology benefit includes extending the oil service interval by on average 80%, as well as approved extended used oil limits.

Both of these benefits have been co-validated in lab and field test environments on the newly-launched Jenbacher S Oil 40 gas engine oil2. This is an innovative new lubricant for engines which operate on non-natural gas (including, but not limited to biogas, sewage gas and landfill gas). This is also one of the first products developed by the long-term global partnership established by Q8Oils and INNIO in October 2020.

Based on the latest technology, Jenbacher S Oil 40 is a high-performing oil for stationary gas engines.

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It provides very long drain intervals, reduces oil consumption and extends oil filter life. This medium-ash product keeps engines running efficiently and reliably under the severest conditions.

Jenbacher S Oil 40 gas engine oil is designed for the highly-efficient Jenbacher Type 2, 3, 4 and 6 engines which operate on non-natural gases.

Even so, the Jenbacher S Oil 40 meets the demanding requirements of all non-natural gas combustion engines.

The key benefits of Jenbacher S Oil 40 include: * Extends oil service intervals by an average 80%, resulting in a significant cost savings * Outstanding oxidation stability and acid neutralisation. Exceptional performance in operations using high H2S content gases * Q8Oils’ clean additive technology protects the combustion chamber from excessive deposit formation and provides excellent Total Base Number (TBN) retention Operators can control the performance and reliability of the engine using INNIO’s myPlant3 Asset Performance Management (APM).

This cloud-based technology uses a centralised user interface to track oil change intervals, oil consumption, operating temperature and oil pressure. Using APM helps to lower operating costs, predict engine events and reduce complexity.

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This analysis helps predict oil lifetime and ensure optimal performance and protection of the gas engine.

Mark Hensen, Q8Oils Customer Development Team Manager Energy, commented: “Our goal is to provide our customers with a highly reliable lubricant for efficient operations.

“Close co-operation between engineers and scientists at INNIO Jenbacher and Q8Oils has created a high-quality lubricant which enables us to find specific solutions for our customers.”

Joris van der List, Q8Oils Technology Manager, reports: “Jenbacher S Oil 40 is the result of years of joint development and shared expertise, both in the laboratory and in field tests. In its development we have focused on core customer requirements, such as cleaner technology and extended oil life, as the prime drivers.”

Andreas Kunz, CTO, INNIO concludes: “Based on a best-in-class co-engineering working relationship, the INNIO Jenbacher and Q8Oils partnership focuses on sustainable solutions that support environmental friendlier solutions, and this has resulted in the successful development of Jenbacher S Oil 40 gas engine oil.”

Jenbacher S Oil 40 is available from 1st March 2021.

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GENSETS

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HOSPITAL IN TURKEY RELIES ON SFGLD240 NATURAL GAS GENSET FOR BACKUP POWER

Guascor® genset has been supplied for a major cogeneration projects in Turkey.

Provided by DRESSER-RAND a Siemens business based at Zumaia, Gipuzkoa, Spain, the independent energy supply now serves Van Medisina hospital in Turkey.

After exploring possible solutions to provide the necessary energy, heating, and cooling, the private Medisina Van Hospital decided to install a Dresser-Rand Guascor® SFGLD240 natural gas genset providing 405 kWe of electricity and 546 kWt of thermal power.

The installation allows the hospital to independently generate electricity without reliance on the local grid.

The GGE-Guascor lean burn, electronically carbureted, SFGLD engine series ranges from 252 to 985 kWb and provides excellent installation solutions for co- and tri-generation configurations.

These engines have been designed to operate with accurate conditions thanks to the electronic devices, for the control of the combustion features providing higher performance at minimum emissions.

This engine series is commonly used in cogeneration facilities with natural gas at high temperatures in cooling circuits and with biogas in various applications where electrical efficiency, easy operation and service, and high flexibility of operation are required.

The main features include: * Dry / wet exhaust manifold * Single / double step intercooler * Oil cooler in main / auxiliary circuit * 120 / 90ºC main cooling circuit temperature * 80 / 55 / 40ºC intercooler cooling circuit temperature * With / without exhaust catalyst By nature, hospitals are high energy consumers.

Electricity powers the lighting and equipment of the facility; hot water is used for cleaning; steam is required for instrument sterilization; and cooling is needed for refrigeration, freezing and air conditioning systems.

Hospitals must maintain adequate energy levels for their operation while at the sametime keep operating costs within reasonable budgets.

To address this challenge, many hospitals are turning to combined heat and power (CHP) systems - also known as cogeneration - to supply power and maintain budgets.

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CHP systems allow medical centres like the Medisina Van Hospital to generate an independent energy supply.

Many variables must be considered when evaluating such an important project; however, in the long term, CHP may provide a more reliable and cheaper energy source than the traditional one, says DRESSER-RAND. Private Medisina Van Hospital has a 163-bed capacity located on 129 square feet (12,500 square metres) area in Van, Turkey.

The centre provides broad-based, high-level health services, and it is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to serve its patients. The hospital, like many others, sought a solution to provide reliable energy to meet its needs.

After a suitable consultancy period,

the privately-owned Medisina Van Hospital specified and installed a DRESSER-RAND Guascor® SFGLD240 natural gas genset designed to produce 405 kWe of electricity and 546 kWt of thermal power.

Because of the variable quality of local grid energy supplies , the hospital management was keen to invest in a system which could independently generate electricity for both prime power and backup purposes.

The CHP engines also provide a reliable source of energy for heating and cooling.

Using a heat recover boiler, the genset jacket cooling water and exhaust gas are also used for heating water and for heating the room in the building complex. www.dresser-rand.com

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MARCH 2021

SUPPLYING AND MAINTAINING TWO MAJOR INTERCONNECTED ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR TEXAS GRID SERVICES

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ärtsilä will supply its advanced energy storage technology for two major projects in southern Texas, USA. The interconnected stand-alone systems will have a combined rated capacity of 200 MW. Wärtsilä has also signed ten-year guaranteed asset performance agreements for the installations.

The order was placed by Able Grid Energy Solutions, Inc., a utility-scale energy storage project development arm of MAP RE/ES, one of North America’s leading investors in modern energy projects. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in February 2021.

The Madero and Ignacio energy storage plants will deliver valuable grid support to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the body responsible for managing the electric supply to more than 25 million customers.

Wärtsilä will supply its next-generation, fully integrated GridSolv Quantum energy storage solution.

The modular solution is designed for ease of deployment and sustainable energy optimisation.

The energy storage systems will also feature Wärtsilä’s GEMS smart energy management platform to monitor and control the flow of energy, enabling these projects to provide grid support for critical periods during extreme weather or grid instability conditions, such as those that Texas has recently experienced.

“Able Grid selected Wärtsilä technology, among other considerations, for its critical safety and cybersecurity features. The system complies with all applicable standards, like UL9540A, to ensure sustained safe

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and reliable operations. In addition, the GEMS Power Plant Controller is U.S.-code based and meets all IEC62443 cybersecurity standards,” commented Sharon Greenberg, Able Grid Chief Operating Officer.

“The Madero and Ignacio projects will participate in the existing ERCOT wholesale electricity market, delivering key ancillary services required for grid stability, including frequency regulation.

Aaron Zubaty, CEO of MAP RE/ES, commented: “Years of development by forward-looking innovators like Wärtsilä now allow us to deploy market-driven solutions that will improve electricity grid reliability and performance while enabling further decarbonisation of electricity markets.”

Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas, Wärtsilä Energy, explains: “Energy storage is rapidly becoming a key asset for the global energy markets and Wärtsilä has a leading position in this field. In the planning of these installations, we were able to provide solid expertise based on our depth of experience in energy storage, and this added considerable value to our energy optimisation capabilities.”

The projects’ ten-year Wärtsilä Guaranteed asset performance agreements will enable flexibility in system maintenance and operation in order to maximise revenue in the ERCOT market.

The agreements include maintenance services, an availability guarantee, and a flexible capacity guarantee based on usage.

The systems are expected to become fully operational starting in January 2022.

Able Grid will provide construction management and operational asset management services for the facility, which is owned by a privately-held energy storage power producer currently building multiple utility-scale energy storage projects across the US. Since its founding in 2016, Able Grid’s focus has been on investing in communities and markets where energy storage will generate longterm value to utilities that manage diverse energy portfolios, providing low-cost and sustainable power for their customers.

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CHP LINKS A WASTE PROCESSING PLANT & TOMATO PRODUCTION SITE

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hat does a waste processing plant and a tomato production company in Greece have

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They both are equipped with a combined heat and power (CHP) plant consisting of highly efficient MWM TCG 2020 gas engines, which were installed by the Greek MWM distributor A.EI.M.A. S. A. While the Epirus waste plant produces biogas from neighbourhood waste, which is converted into green power in a CHP plant running MWM TCG 2020 V16 feeding into the national power grid, the Karditsa Gardens S. A. tomato production facilities of more than 50,000 m² are supplied with thermal energy by a CHP plant with two MWM TCG 2020 V20 (HE).

Biogas plant and CHP plant Following a test run, the 1.56 MWel CHP biogas plant in the state-of-theart Epirus waste processing plant in Greece went live in November 2019.

The CHP biogas station was delivered by the Greek MWM distributor A.EI.M.A. S. A. The project had been implemented by the region of Epirus and Aeiforiki of Epirus, a Terna Energy Group, the largest investor in the RES sector in Greece.

The combined heat and power biogas plant is the first in Greece to produce biogas from solid neighbourhood waste. The gas is generated by the waste treatment process and converted to power in the CHP plant.

The power is fed into the national power grid. The project supports and relieves the region of Epirus in the fields of waste disposal and utilisation and generates green energy.

Thus, some 100,000 t of waste can be processed, 17,000 t of reusable material can be produced, and 10,800 kWh of power can be generated.

A fully-automated CHP plant with an

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MWM TCG 2020 gas engine adapts energy generation to waste quantity in real time The combined heat and power unit consists of an MWM TCG 2020 V16 gas engine which was installed in a MWM container along with all peripheral equipment according to advanced design standards for turnkey operation.

The combined heat and power plant produces 1.56 MWel of power and has an electrical efficiency of 42.2%.

Thanks to the recovery of the heat generated by the CHP plant and its use for other processes of the waste processing plant, the total efficiency is 84.2%.

Economical energy generation from biogas Energy from biomass can make a significant contribution to sustainable energy supply.

Currently, biogas offers the highest user benefit and the best utilisation of the energy potential of biomass.

MWM offers biogas-optimised gas engines, complete plants, and containers for combined heat and power generation.

MWM cogeneration power plants (CHP plants) enable economic, efficient energy generation and are suitable for flexible operation.

The onsite plant transforms the employed energy into electrical energy and heat. MWM’s CHP plants, gas

engines, and containers achieve maximum efficiency in various output segments.

Looking at the tomato production site On an area which equals five soccer fields (50,000 m²) at Greek tomato producer Karditsa Gardens S. A., around 3,000 tonnes of tomatoes are produced hydroponically every year. A turnkey combined heat and power plant supplies the production facilities with reliable, inexpensive heat.

In addition, the electrical power produced is sold and fed into the national distribution grid.

The CHP plant consists of two MWM TCG 2020 V20 (HE) gas engines, which were developed and installed by A.E.I.M.A SA, and by MWM Benelux B.V., the MWM subsidiary in the Netherlands, in March 2020. For A.E.I.M.A SA, this is already its second combined heat and power project for the hydroponic cultivation of tomatoes in Greece.

The CHP plant of Karditsa Gardens S. A. generates 4 MWel of power. Thanks to the electrical efficiency of 44%, the fuel consumption remains low. The heat recovery technology ensures a total efficiency of more than 90% even when the temperatures are low.

The thermal energy from the engine is transmitted to the greenhouse and used to heat and promote the tomato growth in the best way possible.

Furthermore, the electrical power is sold and fed into the national distribution grid. The selective catalyst reactors (SCR) of the natural gas-fuelled MWM gas engines enable the use of the carbondioxide released from the engine exhaust gas for organic carbon fertilization of the plants after due treatment, which has a positive effect on the production. www.mwm.net

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TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE?

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utualistic relationships in nature are those that are a win-win for both organisms.

From the pollination of plants by animals to the bacteria breaking down food in our gut, there are many opportunities for two species to work together for mutual benefit.

Here Pete Trueman, Service Delivery Manager at DiPerk, the UK and Ireland’s Perkins engines expert, explains why two heads are better than one when servicing and maintaining generator sets.

Routine maintenance is the breadand-butter of a generator servicing company’s business.

Many of these businesses have strengths in electrical engineering and have mastered the cabling, controls and panel work.

A shortage of engineers?

However, as the UK experiences a shortage of industrial engineers, it is difficult to find employees with specialist diesel knowledge.

In addition, engineers in independent generator servicing companies work across the engines of several manufacturers, rather than specialising in a particular manufacturer’s technology.

This means they may be tasked with addressing a fault that they have not dealt with before.

There is therefore a chance that when a generator services company is called out to a customer’s site, they may be unable to diagnose and fix the fault.

This could lead to extended downtime for their customer while they call in another company, or the manufacturer, to help.

Being unable to address the issue quickly can have adverse impact on the generator service company’s relationship with the customer and even on the reputation of the business, particularly if the customer

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works in a critical industry.

In addition, as more legislation is introduced to reduce engine emissions, engine complexity increases. This means there is now additional software required to diagnose a fault in the engine control module (ECM), making diagnosing and fixing faults a more challenging undertaking for third parties.

Considering one’s options So, what are the options? The generator services company could carry on as before, dealing with major faults reactively and risking customer downtime and a negative impact on their own business.

Alternatively, it could turn down customers when they enquire about non-routine works. Or, the company could take proactive steps to ensure it is prepared to deal with its customer’s major engine faults when they arise.

If the generator services company chooses the third option and goes it alone, it would have to invest huge amounts in software licences, training, cabling kit and more, to confidently address the full range of faults.

If the servicing company works across the full range of engine manufacturers, the costs are likely to outweigh the benefits, as it may add up into tens of thousands of pounds.

This investment may only enable them to address an additional handful of jobs for a specific engine manufacturer.

There is a better option - a mutualistic relationship with the engine manufacturer.

Rather than calling in the manufacturer at the last minute, once the servicing team has established that they are unable to diagnose and fix a fault, the engine manufacturer can be on stand-by.

However, partnering directly with the manufacturer does involve taking a leap of faith. It is a good idea to produce a clear contract up front that establishes why and when the manufacturer will step in to help, and to what extent they can contact your customers.

The generator servicing company should establish what types of jobs are best to outsource, so that their team is able to focus on the jobs they can complete quickly and easily. This maximises the number of jobs the company can take on, as well as makes the best use of the skills of its team.

For example, for many generator servicing companies, its team would continue to complete routine engine maintenance such as oil, coolant and filter changes.

They may want to outsource faults they have not encountered before to the manufacturer, alongside major failures in an engine control unit (ECU), turbocharger or injector. In these circumstances, a pre-existing relationship with the manufacturer means they can quickly have a specialist engineer onsite to fix the problem.

The generator servicing company can then benefit from the OEM’s specialist expertise in its own brand of equipment. As the manufacturer works only with its own machines it will have the experience needed to address any engine fault. It will also have specialist equipment, such as frames and lifting tackle for when engines need to be disconnected and stripped in-situ, and the software needed to interrogate any ECM faults.

Working directly with the engine manufacturer also provides peace of mind to the generator servicing company, who can rest easy knowing the work was delivered using genuine parts and comes with a warranty. DiPerk, for example, also offers next day delivery and can dispatch engineers from across the UK to address a fault quickly.

Also, by purchasing direct from a manufacturer, the servicing company can be sure they are buying from someone that uses the parts in volume, and they are therefore not paying a premium for a one-off part. www.diperk.com www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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MARCH 2021

FIVE ADVANTAGES IN WHICH THE D8 GENSET ENGINE ‘LEADS THE WAY’

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olvo Penta’s D8 Stage II and Stage IIIA/Tier 3 genset engine delivers industry-leading power density, low fuel consumption, and low noise levels. This kind of powerful and economical diesel engine can really add value to your operation, says the manufacturer.

1.Industry-leading power density and a compact size Volvo Penta’s D8 Stage II and IIIA/Tier 3 genset engine has been built with a high power-to-weight ratio, giving it industry-leading power density and an extremely compact design for its power class. It has been designed for quick, easy, and economical installation as well as ease of operation and maintenance.

2. Fuel efficiency The D8 features state-of-the-art, high-tech diesel fuel injection and charging systems with low internal losses, contributing to excellent combustion, low fuel consumption, and an extremely attractive total cost of ownership.

3. Based on proven technology The new D8 industrial genset engine is based on mature technology concepts that have undergone hundreds of thousands of testing hours and real-world use in a wide variety of applications across the Volvo Group.

Volvo Penta engineers have perfected the design and optimised the D8 for the power generation segment, allowing customers to benefit from proven, reliable components.

4.Low noise This 8-litre power generation engine has been developed to produce smooth and vibration-free operation with low noise levels. The lower noise emissions have been achieved by choosing more sophisticated fuel injection technology and by adding a top-of-the-line Visco fan clutch. Noise reductions of up to 2.5% – compared to previous products – have been measured.

5. Tested to the maximum To verify performance, reliability, and durability, the D8 was tested to the maximum – at temperatures of -25ºC through to 60ºC of sweltering heat – in real-world field tests with customers.

This extensive testing ensures the engine functions with the required performance and reliability levels in all the applications, climates, and environments Volvo Penta customers operate in.

About the genset engine Volvo Penta’s D8 base engine has been used globally for a wide variety of applications across the Volvo Group.

Now, Volvo Penta engineers have perfected the design and optimised the D8 for the power generation segment.

Both the D8 Stage II and IIIA/Tier 3 engines feature state of the art, high-tech diesel fuel injection and

charging systems with low internal losses, contributing to excellent combustion and low fuel consumption.

They have been built on the dependable in-line six cylinder design, and have been developed to produce smooth and vibration-free operation with low noise levels.

Powerful & economical The powerful and economical D8 industrial genset engine will mainly be used as a reliable source of back-up power, as well as costeffective primary power generation in areas where energy is scarce.

It can be used for both mobile and stationary power generation applications, depending on local emission regulations.

The Stage II compliant D8 engine (TAD841-843GE) is a dual speed premium diesel engine. Switchable between 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) and 1,800 rpm (60 Hz), it delivers up to 274 kWm at prime power and is also available in three power nodes: 253, 303 and 326 kVA at 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) at prime power.

Similarly, the EU Stage IIIA/Tier 3 certificate compliant D8 (TAD851853GE) generator set engine is also a premium dual speed engine, switchable between 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) and 1,800 rpm (60 Hz), it delivers up to 266 kWm kWm at prime power. www.volvopenta.com

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CITIZENS ADVICE, THE ADE AND ENERGY UK RELEASE JOINT ‘RISK REGISTER’ Citizens Advice, Energy UK and the Association of Decentralised Energy (ADE) have together developed a risk register for domestic demand side response.

Demand Side Response (DSR) incentivises people to change the way they use energy based on price signals e.g. incentivising people to charge their electric vehicles at night when there is less demand.

The register, which was released as part of a new report Demanding attention: Managing risks today, to improve customer experience tomorrow, looks at: * potential consumer risks * where they are covered by existing legislation * what work is currently being undertaken to address these risks in the future * where there is likely to be a protection gap in the future Recognising the need for positive outcomes for consumers, Citizens Advice, Energy UK and ADE have set out in this report a series of different approaches to energy services to identify any gaps in protections.

As the UK decarbonises how we travel, how we heat our homes and energy generation, there will be increased use of electric vehicles, heat pumps and smart domestic appliances.

These products will offer the potential to be ‘flexible’ with how and when energy is used in the home, for example, by using electricity when low carbon generation is high.

Companies will offer consumers services to help them use electricity flexibly, balancing the grid while using smart controls to meet consumer needs.

Many companies, including members of Energy UK and the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) are already offering such services. Continued innovation in the market will mean new and different services become available.

While industrial DSR is already relatively widespread, DSR in homes is still relatively new.

To enable this market to grow well and reduce the cost of decarbonisation to consumers, people will need to have confidence through strong protection.

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MARCH 2021

TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR & 73RD ANNUAL LUNCHEON 2021 20/20 VISION ACE WELCOMES CONSTRUCTION LEADERSHIP ACE has pledged to work closely with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) on net zero, as the Council embarks on a major campaign to ready the construction industry for its crucial role in decarbonising the built environment.

The campaign, called CO2nstruct Zero was launched on Monday 8 March and is described by the CLC as ‘a cross-industry change programme to drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector, from manufacturing and design to construction and operation of assets’. The campaign will consist of a series of priorities: * Transport issues Accelerating the shift of the construction workforce to zero emission vehicles and onsite plant Maximising use of Modern Methods of Construction and improved onsite logistics, reducing waste and transport to sites. * Working with buildings Work with Government to deliver retrofitting to improve energy efficiency of the existing housing stock Scale up industry capability to deliver low carbon heat solutions in buildings, supporting heat pump deployment, trials of hydrogen heating systems and heat networks. * Construction Activity Implementing carbon measurement, to support our construction projects in making quantifiable decisions to remove carbon It is hoped the UK will offer leadership in designing out carbon, developing the capability of designers and construction professionals to develop designs in line with a circular economy - reducing embedded and operational carbon.

Due to the continuing threat of COVID- 19 the arrangements for the IPowerE Luncheon are still under review. Please be assured that any tickets booked will be carried over to the new event date and will be announced as soon as the situation becomes clearer.

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 3-course luncheon and guest speakers in the afternoon.

The morning seminar will comprise a multistream programme covering a range of technical issues 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. Check the website for details on the subsequent date.

Book your place now and take the opportunity to catch up on the latest technology.

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MPS has scheduled the AMPS Conference and Lunch 2021 to take place at One Great George Street, London. One Great George Street (OGGS) is a magnificent four-domed grade II listed Edwardian building used as a conference venue just off Parliament Square in Westminster, London. The building is also the global headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Here are the latest details on the AMPS CONFERENCE & AGM to be held on Thursday 15th July, 2021. Any bookings for the 2020 AGM event which had to be postponed will now be carried forward to the 2021 event which will now take place at the same venue.

Timings: Conference 10.30, Luncheon 12.00 SPEAKERS President Lord Shrewsbury Paul Aitken (Chairman) Govt. Minister (name tbc) DWF: Life after Brexit tba: Stage 5 / Emissions Sponsored by IPU & MECCALTE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2021 AMPS ANNUAL AWARDS 6TH OCTOBER 2021, PARK PLAZA, LONDON Evening event, 19.00-Late This will be a superb networking event with entertainment. Details of the AMPS Awards and how to enter will be coming soon.

Tickets for both events (AMG & Awards) are £175+VAT per person, per event, or £1650+VAT for a table of 10.

AMPS would like to thank everyone for supporting the Association and its events and look forward to meeting you again soon. The planning of the AMPS Conference and other events taking place in 2021 will encompass current guidelines and restrictions to ensure the maximum safety of everyone wishing to attend. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AMPS FAQ: 1004B03 GENERATING SET EMISSIONS Emissions regulations for generators less than about 25 MW (electrical output) in the UK fall into two basic areas: NRMM and MCPD. NRMM refers to Non-Road Mobile Machinery Regulation MCPD refers to Medium Combustion Plant Directive WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NRMM AND MCPD REQUIREMENTS? The basic difference between (NRMM) and MCPD is that NRMM applies to plant, generally as manufactured, these have to be certified by the manufacturer.

MCPD applies to sites, so it is an operator / user responsibility, there is no ‘manufacturer’ certification.

MCPD is also retrospective, NRMM is not retrospective (except that there are time limits on the supply of pre – stage V engines).

NRMM does not refer to monitoring of emissions from plant.

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MCPD may require emissions monitoring.

NRMM are certified on a specific fuel, MPCD is only concerned with emissions and air quality.

The permits can control emissions of these pollutants to air: • sulphur dioxide • nitrogen oxides • dust NRMM NRMM applies to the equipment as manufactured and sold (‘placed on the market’ in EU terms).

The legislation is an EU Regulation and applies equally across the EU. Member States are not permitted to vary the legislation.

MCPD MCPD applies to generating sets, boilers, and other combustion plant, e.g. boilers. This guidance is aimed at generating set applications.

As a Directive, it does not apply until our government ‘transposes’ the Directive into UK Law. This was done in England and Wales in December 2018, Scotland and Northern Ireland followed.

As we have devolved governments in the UK, then we have the joy of having England and Wales having one set of legislation, Scotland and Northern Ireland having separate legislation.

So, each Member State of the EU transposed the Directive into their law, and there are differences, so care must be taken in interpreting this across Europe!

AMPS already has noticed some advice from a European engine supplier, which was not correct for the UK. PERMITTING AND COMPLIANCE DATES You must apply for your permit and have it in place by: • 20 December 2018 or before it is commissioned, whichever is the later, if it is a new MCP • 1 January 2024 if it is an existing MCP and the capacity is

between 5 MWth and 50 MWth • 1 January 2029 if it is an existing MCP and the capacity is between 1 MWth and less than 5 MWth A complete explanation of the legislation can be found in the most recent issue (2021/Issue 1) of the AMPS Power Magazine https://www. amps.org.uk/amps-power LOOK OUT FOR AMPS JARGON BUSTER – publishing on 30th June The no-nonsense guide to generating sets for specifiers, students and engineers.

Wherever power is needed off-grid you need a power generating set, and wherever you need a generating set you need experts to design, manufacture and maintain it.

It is these experts who constitute AMPS, and they come together to offer a trusted source of expertise and advice, as well as a proven supply list of generating-set industry-based companies. So, whether you call it a generating set, a generator or even a ‘Gennie’, we can help you get the information and support you need.

And to make things even clearer, we are updating the AMPS ‘Jargon Buster’.

This no-nonsense guide will help you and your business in navigating the technical terminology of the Generating Set industry, providing an accessible reference you’re sure to return to again and again.

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INEOS PHENOL AND ENGIE USE HYDROGEN IN NEW INDUSTRIAL PLANT IN ANTWERP

For the first time in Belgium, hydrogen will be used in a commercial scale cogeneration plant designed to generate electricity and heat from natural gas.

The aim of the pilot project by INEOS and ENGIE is to replace natural gas with hydrogen used by the INEOS gas turbine. Initially 10% of the gas feed will be replaced by hydrogen.

If this goes well the feed will be increased to 20%. This is the first time that such tests have been carried out on an industrial scale in Belgium. The CHP plant at the INEOS Phenol site in Doel, one of the first to be built in Belgium, has the ideal profile to realiSe this test.

Hydrogen is expected to become an important link in the transition towards climate-neutral energy across society.

One possible evolution in the coming decades is the gradual replacement of natural gas by hydrogen and in time ‘green hydrogen’ generated from renewable energy via electrolysis. This will gradually reduce the CO2 emissions of current processes based on natural gas.

ENGIE is responsible for the design, installation and operation of the technology at the INEOS site. INEOS Phenol has experience in handling hydrogen as a raw material. www.ineos.com

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Druck, a Baker Hughes business and industry leaders in pressure measurement, announces the launch of a unique new pressure control module, the PACE CM3 and the next generation in pressure sensors, the ADROIT6000.

PACE CM3 is the world’s fastest pressure controller providing customers with advanced levels of accuracy, speed and stability in pressure measurement.

Druck’s ADROIT600 Pressure Sensor has been designed to fit in the tightest spaces and provide advanced levels of pressure measurement accuracy and reliability across the widest temperature range.

Vice President of Druck, Gordon Docherty, said: “Our customers trust our products in the measurement, test and calibration of pressure. Our PACE CM3 will set a new benchmark in the industry. Our ADROIT6000 industrial grade sensors raise the bar on performance for multiple applications where reliable and accurate measurement of pressure is important. Across these critical operations, there is no room for error when measuring pressure.”

He continued: “Our revolutionary new products deliver enhanced levels of accuracy, speed and reliability in pressure measurement enabling customers to improve their performance and providing them with peace of mind, often in the toughest of operating environments,” said Docherty.

“The level of demand in the PACE CM3 and ADROIT6000 is already exceeding our expectations - they look set to be game changers in pressure control and pressure measurement technology.”

PACE CM3 and ADROIT 6000 have been designed, developed and brought to market by Druck’s global team.

“Druck continues to push the boundaries of innovation, providing our customers with advanced pressure measurement technology to improve performance is testament to the talent and commitment of our global team,” added Docherty. “With further new products planned in 2021, the Druck team continues to keep our business at the cutting edge of pressure measurement.” www.druck.com

AIR BLAST COOLER COOLING ELEMENTS FOR DIESEL AND GAS GENERATORS FROM HYDAC

GROUND-BREAKING DEVELOPMENT TO STORE RENEWABLE ENERGY USING GRAVITY

The Air Blast Cooler from Hydac has been designed for diesel and gas generators. The system combines a number of features to provide a new level in table cooling, says the manufacturer.

The Air Blast Cooler features 100% Aluminium alloy cooling elements and an extruded fluid tube sections combined with clogging-resistant louvered air fins.

Also included are corrosion-resistant alloy radiators qualified to 1,500hr SWAAT, single or double circuit configurations and side-by-side or stacked radiator designs.

Other features include a Ventilation SystemAC or EC fan motors pre-wired to a common terminal box. This enables Plug & Play operation plus integration into J1939 / Modbus system.

The Air Blast Cooler has a Product ConfigurationModular design with sectional construction covering 4 base sizes and fan configurations. Hydac has also included a distribution manifold for improved serviceability. An expansion tank with low level switch visual level indication is also installed. www.hydac.co.uk

A ground-breaking project to store renewable energy using gravity is taking shape in Edinburgh,UK. The £1 million demonstration project – at Forth Port’s Prince Albert Dock – is being developed by Gravitricity, a Leith based start-up which aims to use underground shafts and massive weights to store large amounts of energy. Their 250kW demonstrator comprises a 15-metre high lattice tower, two 25-tonnes weights suspended by steel cables, plus two fully grid-connected generator units.

“The tower and top frame were installed in perfect weather conditions last week,” explains Frances Tierney, Engineering Project Manager.

“Our focus is installing the electrical connection to the winch container, with the goal of being fully commissioned by April.”

During the test phase, the Gravitricity team will begin by lowering the weights together to generate full power and verify their speed of response. www.gravitricity.com

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