What are Prime Power Generators?

There are a few different categories for commercial diesel generators, and one of these is a prime power generator. These gensets are for a specific type of use to provide electrical power in commercial and industrial settings. Here are some insights into prime power generators.

Essentially, a prime power generator is able to run for a considerable length of time at maximum or near-maximum loads, as long as they have enough fuel to do so. In prime power diesel generators, the continuous combustion process in the engine means it generates a lot of heat in the process of creating electrical power. This means that these generators require large cooling systems, usually consisting of a radiator and a series of pipes that circulate cool water around the genset.

Who Uses Prime Power Diesel Generators?

These powerful gensets are often used on commercial or industrial sites where a primary power source isn’t available. They’ll run all electrical equipment on-site, from ventilation and cooling or heating systems to computers, pumps, and other industrial equipment. They’re typically used in the mining industry and construction industry, but they are applied in all industries where a reliable source of electrical power is needed, and the grid is either unavailable or unreliable.

Load Management with Prime Power Generators

Another popular usage for these commercial and industrial generators is to leverage them to offset power from the grid through the load management process. This allows operations to reduce energy drawn from the grid during peak demand. This is accomplished through:

• Peak shaving: If the utility company provides an operation with a set amount of power and you exceed this amount, your diesel generator can kick in to supply the additional required electrical power.

• Base loading: This is the opposite of peak shaving. Instead of running your generator to supply additional power to meet the shortfall of the utility company, you’d run your generator at a fixed output. If your load exceeds this, then you utilise additional power from the grid to make up the shortfall in electrical power.

Where to Find High-Quality Commercial and Industrial Prime Power Gensets

Is your organisation considering investing in diesel generators for commercial or industrial prime power generation? Energy Power Systems is an authorised CAT engine dealer and a leading supplier of CAT diesel generators, gensets and industrial equipment in Australia, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Speak to our team today and we’ll ensure you find the right electrical power solution for your organisation’s needs.