Energy Power Systems

When you run a business or a facility, a power failure is more than an inconvenience. It disrupts production, halts business in its tracks, and can even put lives in danger – unless you have a backup generator . With the right temporary electrical power solution, you can switch seamlessly from the grid to independent power with no disruption to critical systems. Here are some examples of when commercial generators become essential, from CAT rental specialists.  Emergency Preparedness  There are many reasons for the grid to go down but one of the most severe is a natural or manmade emergency. Having an emergency plan in place is an essential part of effective risk management, allowing people, essential systems and data to be properly protected within your facility. Your backup generator system will be an integral part of your emergency plan, supplying temporary electrical power for lighting, system backups, keeping critical systems online, and ensuring emergency...

It’s common knowledge that backup generators deliver important benefits to many industries, from banks and restaurants to hospitals and mines – but their importance to the education industry is often overlooked. Here are some important points to consider when investing in your school, college, university or vocational facility from CAT rental , the team that can help you hire a generator affordably today.  Hire a Generator to Solve the Following Challenges  Class disruptions and scheduling: This is a critical challenge in the industry, whether you are running a school or tertiary institution. The last thing you need is a blackout that leaves classes cancelled, schedules disrupted, or prevents exams and tests from taking place. Catching up classes or tests can be tough in a school environment but is far more challenging in a university setting. When you have backup generators, however, there’s no interruption to the day and classes, exams, presentations and meeting...

Overheating is a risk with industrial equipment , including air compressors , generators, and fluid chillers. In the summer, extreme heat increases this risk, making breakdowns and facility downtime more likely. Here are some tips to prevent overheating, from the leaders in industrial equipment and portable electrical power solutions. Symptoms of Overheating in an Air Compressor Overheating in air compressors presents with certain symptoms, including stalling during start-up, requiring longer than usual rest periods between cycles, poor performance, strange noises during operation (creaking and crackling sounds), and even the smell of burnt oil. Common Causes of Overheating in Air Compressors Certain factors can contribute to the likelihood of overheating in industrial equipment, including Age – Older compressors, especially those in high-use environments, are more likely to overheat due to wear-and-tear. Older systems may also lack the tech and design features that make ...

When you want to hire a generator , you’re going to find yourself knee-deep in industry jargon that can make the process a bit confusing. The last thing you want is to hire the wrong diesel generators for your needs, so it’s important to know certain terms in order to make the process easier. Here’s some insight from the CAT rental team. When you ask about diesel generators, the first thing a salesperson will enquire about is the size you require for your commercial or industrial project. Generator size is measured in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), but it’s a term that isn’t well-known outside the industry. Usually, when people hire a generator, they know how much power they need in terms of kilowatts (kW) but not kVA. What is the Difference Between kW and kVA? kW are a unit of real power and a kW rating of diesel generators is how much power they can output based on the horsepower of the engine. Essentially, it is how much power the generator actually has. kVA is a measure of ...

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...

For businesses, access to reliable  temporary electrical power  through a  backup generator  is essential in the event of a power outage or natural disaster like a flood, fire or severe storm. Not only does a stable power source allow the business to continue (if possible), it also protects data, your premises, and staff.  Here are some insights into this type of  power generation  as part of your disaster plan.   Know what your backup generator will power   Generators can power everything from a few computers to entire buildings and worksites depending on their size and load capacity. Before buying a generator, it’s essential to work out exactly what needs to be powered within your premises (including computers, servers, routers,  refrigeration and more ) in order to ensure that you have the right size backup generator on hand.   Security regulations stay in place   Safety compliance is vital regardless ...

Commercial rooftop solar has become an increasingly popular choice for power generation for businesses in Australia, especially when paired with an energy storage system. But is it the right choice for your business? Financial benefits from commercial rooftop solar solutions Businesses have been slower to commit to solar power solutions for many reasons, primarily because the solar generation and energy consumption needs of businesses don’t match as similarly to that in residences. Another consideration is the lower cost of electricity that some high-consumption businesses have access to when using the grid. This means that the gains for a business going solar where they use a very high amount of electricity (therefore paying a lower rate around 3-5 cents per kWh) will be very low. For organizations that have long hours or do not qualify for the low electricity rates, commercial rooftop solar is a more viable financial commitment. Will your commercial rooftop solar ...

Going green and saving running costs is a priority for many Australian companies, and our sunny weather means that installing commercial rooftop solar systems is a popular choice for businesses and industrial sites. Solar panels are only one part of the equation, however – the other critical ancillary equipment is energy storage systems for the additional solar energy output from the panels themselves.   Why are solar energy storage solutions essential ancillary equipment?   There are several benefits of installing an energy system to support a commercial rooftop solar equipment, including:   Meeting electricity demand more effectively: Energy consumption isn’t consistent through the day and may change between very high demand (for example, through the middle of the day) to almost no demand at all (for example, the early hours of the morning), depending on your organisation’s needs. A battery system allows excess energy to be stored so that when dema...