Energy Power Systems

If you have invested in a genset to provide your business or facility with power in the event of a blackout, it’s important to ensure that it’s running properly for your peace of mind. Although this power generation equipment is designed to be robust and require minimal maintenance even in tough operating environments, they do require some care and maintenance in order to perform reliably in a power outage. Here are 5 more common problems that diesel generators can experience and how to prevent them.  Leaks: Fuel leaks can easily occur in diesel generators. Check to ensure the tank is not overfilled and that the pump system is working. Replace any fuel lines that look damaged or cracked. Oil leaks can occur as a result of wet stacking or over-fuelling and is usually the result of working a genset well below its load capacity. This is a serious issue that will require technical expertise, but it can be prevented by correctly sizing your generator for your needs and runn...

If you own a yacht or boat, you’ll know just how important it is that you have a reliable power generator onboard to supply you with electrical power when you’re at sea. Here are some essential tips and advice on how to get the best performance from your marine generator. Tip #1 Good habits are key to keeping a boat or yacht in great condition, keeping you in touch with the boat’s systems as well as helping you spot maintenance issues early. Add these items to your list to include your marine generator: Oil level check Coolant level check (at the pressure cap) Water pump belt/alternator check Leak check Tip #2 Always turn off the shore power breaker on the dock before switching on your marine generator. If your power generator connects to the shore-based electrical power supply for even a moment, it will result in a life-threatening and high-risk event. Tip #3 Switch your AC load breaker or switch to the off position before starting your marine g...

Commercial power generators , also known as gensets , are critical to many commercial and industrial applications, supplying reliable, clean standby power when the grid goes down as well as to remote locations. Load management is a critical process that ensures your generator stays online and is not overloaded by demand. What is the process of load management? Every standby power generator has a set capacity and cannot supply power above that limit – this is called it’s load capacity. When the generator nears or reaches that limit, it will start shedding the load by cutting off power to equipment/utilities or shutting down completely. Load management is a process of monitoring the demand on the power generator and preventing too many high-demand loads from operating at one time, thereby preventing an overload. This is usually achieved through a mart controller integrated with an automatic transfer switch and external relay modules which allows the controller to turn loads on a...

Demand to buy or hire generators is at an all-time high in the commercial and industrial sectors. With newer industries coming online that demand an exceptionally reliable power supply, such as data centers, expanding mining and construction industries in ever more remote sites, and healthcare providers who require independent power in the event of natural or manmade disasters. CAT generators are widely recognized as the industry leaders in providing, maintaining and installing gensets – but what does it really mean to partner with a top brand, and is it important? Variety of gensets Every industrial or commercial project has different electrical power needs and requirements, so a standard electrical power solution just isn’t going to fit these. CAT generators cover the widest range of power capabilities in the world, ranging from 7.5 to 17,500 kVA. This means that whatever your project, you can hire a generator to meet those exact needs – no compromise needed. The ex...

Mining is an industry under pressure. More than ever before, companies need to dig deeper and go further in more remote environments in order to get coal, precious metals, and minerals. As a result, the industry is facing dramatic ventilation and mine cooling challenges where reliable industrial chilling solutions like fluid chillers in Australia powered by CAT generators need to become increasingly customized and innovative in order to overcome these hazards. Extreme temperatures inside mines The temperature of a mine environment can be dramatic depending on the depth of the mine and the external environment itself. From temperatures of 40 degrees below freezing to a scorching 50 degrees above – something often experienced in Australian mines - effective temperature control is a matter of life or death for the people working in this environment. Mining equipment, although incredibly robust, also requires a level of temperature control. If it’s too hot or too cold, this ...

CAT generators are a useful and reliable source of power for businesses and projects across a wide range of industries – but it’s critical that the right measures are put in place to ensure that they operate safely. When you hire generators for your business from CAT rental specialists, be sure to adhere to these guidelines and safety protocols.  Need to hire a generator? Get the right size   Before we go into general safety guidelines, the first and most important piece of advice is to ensure that you hire generators that offer the right capacity for the job at hand. Generators that are smaller may be more affordable, but overloading generators can easily result in power outages and damaged equipment.  When running CAT generators:  Ensure that the CAT rental generator is situated outdoors as the exhaust fumes are hazardous to your health. Even with windows open and fans moving the air, the exhaust fumes will quickly build up.  In order t...

With the standard of living increasing,  power generators  have become more and more affordable to customers and businesses. They are  considering  as a good  standby power  sources to provide electricity in case of an emergency. However, depending on your location and needs, different types of  power generators   will have different purposes.  This article will provide an overview of how many types of power generations available in the market.   There are several popular types of power generation, from small, portable RV and residential units, to the larger commercial and industrial units that will supply power for the critical businesses that just cannot afford even one minute without power. The four main types of power generators are:   EMD Generators   EMD Generators, or electromotive diesel generators, are low RPM, low-risk, no maintenance generators that have a wide variety of perfo...

With the development of technology, more and more affordable generators are more accessible for customers to choose from. No matter how small their budget, customers have the option to choose from  gas generators ,  electric generators , and diesel generators . There are a couple of tips to remember for new users as following   If you a re a  first-time user of a generator, there are some important t hings that you should  keep in mind as you prepare your new unit.  Whether you are prepping a generator to support a business in the event of power loss ,  or about to fire up your generator at home after a major storm, keep these tips in mind to help avoid both generator damage and injury or loss of life.   Do's   Do plan ahead for how much power you will need to draw from the generator.  It is important to have a generator that can produce more power than you think you will need in order to avoid overload....

When it comes to generators, there are a lot of options for customers to choose from in terms of sizes and prices. Ranging from electric generators , diesel generators and gas generators, there can be a lot of factors that go into your decision. However, gas generators are believed to be the safest option to be used in laboratories, as they require a reliable and consistent mixture of quality gases for a range of applications including gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).  There are four main reasons why gas generators are considered to be the safest option for laboratories: Store very low volumes of gas  The first safety aspect of a generator is the low stored volume of gas, which means that in the event of damage, there is minimal gas to enter the workplace. In this situation, a gas generator is designed with safety features that will prevent the gas concentration in the air to reach critical levels. Low-pressure operation...

Nearly every business in the world needs standby power to deal with electricity emergencies and blackouts. From department stores to manufacturing plants, businesses nowadays rely on your  power generation  to keep their businesses running. Whether you’re serving customers, writing software, or running heaving machinery, when the power goes out your business will come to a full stop if you do not have good cat generators . Therefore, it is important to make wise decisions about either buying or renting an emergency rental generator. Even if you usually pull power from the city grid, having the ability to supply your business with its own power source in an emergency is incredibly useful and will allow you to keep your lights on even when others go down. From here the question becomes whether or not you need to buy your own generator or if renting one is the right solution. These are the important things you and your business should consider when making this choice. Ho...

If you are buying anything which has previously been used there is always an element of uncertainty as to  it ’ s  reliability ,  as you are unsure how the previous owner took care of the equipment and also how often was it used. There are many  used generators for sale , from  used diesel generators  through to buying an  electric generator . Whatever type of generator you need ,  the most important thing is to do your research.  The points  below  briefly outline some of the most important factors to consider when buying a used generator.    The Supplier   Perhaps one of the most important decisions to consider is the reliability of the supplier. It ’ s best to choose a supplier who is already established within the market place and has a good track record. A trusted supplier will also understand the workings of each piece of equipment ,  so whether you ’ re buying used diesel generators ...