What is a Genset & What Is It Used For?

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At its simplest, a generator set or &#;genset&#; is a piece of portable equipment, consisting of an engine and an alternator/electric generator, used to provide energy. Gensets are often used in developing areas and other areas not connected to the power grid; places where power outages are frequent; and/or where an outage can cause especially significant or dangerous problems, such as deep in a mine. They can serve as the main source of energy or as a supplementary power source, perhaps during peak usage hours.

APR Energy offers one of the largest fleets in the world of these mobile containerized generators. Here is a more in-depth look at them.

How Does a Genset Work?

A genset is a combination of a prime mover, (typically an engine), and an alternator.  An engine converts the chemical energy of a fuel to mechanical energy.  That mechanical energy is used to spin the alternator rotor; converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.  An alternator is made of two main parts; a rotor and stator.  Spinning the alternator rotor through the magnetic field between the rotor and stator creates a voltage on the alternator stator, through the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction.   When the voltage on the stator is connected to a load, electrical current flows, and the generator produces power.

In sum, the genset creates portable sources of energy. When the generator is used in conjunction with a diesel engine, as just one example, this creates a diesel genset.

Additional Elements of a Genset

A genset is usually housed in a sound attenuated enclosure to reduce noise to the surrounding areas, and is typically made of steel or stainless steel, or aluminum. This cabin must be able to withstand corrosion and effectively manage the engine cooling process. The baseframe contains an anti-vibration system; it may also contain the fuel tank or the tank may be separate. Other elements include a control panel and an automatic transfer switch in case energy needs to be alternated between the main source and an auxiliary one.

Benefits of a Genset

Benefits of a well-built, industrial-quality genset are numerous, including:

• Reliability
• Fuel efficiency
• Scalable design
• Robust construction
• Automatic or manual paralleling
• Automatic loading control
• Local or remote operation
• Low emissions

Here are more specifics. When you choose a genset module from APR Energy, you can count on diesel- and gas-powered modules that use the latest in reciprocating engine technology with superior efficiency and significant fuel savings, plus improved frequency and voltage stability. Our gensets are easily transportable by land, sea or air, housed within a standard ISO 12.2m (40 foot) container. To ensure rapid installation and commissioning globally, our package design has minimal interfaces. These units can be combined into scalable 5.5 MW blocks and can facilitate rapid installation up to 300 MW or more.

Additional benefits of gensets by APR Energy include:

• Our modules support a broad range of utility/industrial power generation applications
• These durable and dependable modules are crafted with minimal weight
• Utility paralleling switchgear allows for automatic or manual paralleling
• Our modules have an automatic load management system for:
  • Utility base load
  • Soft loading/unloading
  • Power factor or VAR control
  • Voltage support in utility mode
• Automatic operation can be initiated locally or remotely using a SCADA system
• These genset modules have ongoing engine data logging that:
  • • Serves as an important element of the control system
    • Defines onsite maintenance activity scheduling
    • Offers island-mode parallelling with other power modules
    • Has stand-alone operational capabilities with local or remote starting, power control and synchronizing

   

Natural Gas Genset Versus Diesel Genset

The APR Energy gas power module is a highly efficient choice, with installation and commission possible in as quickly as 30 days. Specs at 50 Hz include:

• Continuous power output of kW
• Engine speed of RPM
• 3-phase voltage: 400V/230V
• Size: 12.2 x 2.5 x 2.9m (LxWxH)
• CAT(R) GC low-emission gas engine
• Designed for methane number range of 55-100

This natural gas-powered module provides highly reliable, fuel-efficient energy to support fast-track power with automatic loading control. You can use the energy in multiple ways, continuously in base load or during peak hours only, using automatic or manual paralleling via our utility paralleling switchgear.

This module can support a broad range of power generation applications for industrial and utility usages, even in extreme conditions and/or in remote locations. This system was designed to perform optimally on low-pressure pipeline natural gas, with low emissions. You can find significantly more information about our natural gas genset features and benefits.

The APR Energy diesel power module is also a highly efficient choice, with installation and commission possible in as quickly as 30 days, as well. Specs at 50 Hz include:

• continuous power output: kW
• engine speed: RPM
• 3-phase voltage: 400V/230V
• Size: 12.2 x 2.5 x 2.9m (LxWxH)
• compact four-stroke-cycle CAT® B turbo-charged diesel engine

Specs at 60 Hz include:

• continuous power output: kW
• engine speed: RPM
• 3-phase voltage: 480V/277V
• Size: 12.2 x 2.5 x 2.9m (LxWxH)
• compact four-stroke-cycle CAT® B turbo-charged diesel engine

Our diesel gensets come with all the benefits of the gas-powered ones, being fuel-efficient, highly reliable and able to support fast track power for industrial and utility needs in extreme conditions and/or remote locations. Here is more information about our diesel genset features and benefits.

Genset Case Study #1: Interim Power in Myanmar Utility Sector

APR Energy was the first company to provide energy in Myanmar, post-sanctions. This country, the second-largest producer of natural gas in Southeast Asia, had struggled because of a combination of sanctions and a dearth of foreign investment. This led to an underdeveloped infrastructure, along with aging power plants. Seventy-five percent of its population had not had access to electricity and the country&#;s energy production potential was not being met.

The United States and multiple European Union nations lifted sanctions in and, in , APR Energy signed a power generation agreement with Myanmar&#;s government. Within 90 days, we installed one of the country&#;s largest thermal plants, with 70 percent of the workers sourced locally. This won a Top Plants award.

Reasons that Myanmar Electric Power Enterprise chose our company for our genset services include our ability to:

• rapidly design and deploy power plants on a large scale
• efficiently optimize indigenous resources
• employ local workers and provide valuable training
• further the community&#;s economic development

You can find more information about this natural gas genset case study here.

Genset Case Study #2: Industrial Mining Power in Guatemala

Using diesel gensets, APR Energy provided reliable power for the world&#;s second-largest silver mine, winning a Safety Recognition as we provided a scalable solution from development to operation. Challenges we faced included the rural, mountainous region of the mine&#;s location, along with rigorous environmental and safety requirements as we designed and installed a system to ensure uninterrupted power in a life-dependent situation. Fast-track power solutions were needed for the Escobal mine in Minera San Rafael in part because of right-of-ways challenges.
Reasons that our genset services were chosen included our ability to:

• initially provide the 2-3 MW that was required for the mine construction
• scale up output to 15.5 MW of reliable electricity, crucial for miners working underground who needed life-sustaining water-pumping and ventilation systems
• maintain rigorous standards
• train workers in occupational health, safety and environmental best practices

Here&#;s more information about this diesel genset case study.

Genset power needs vary widely based on geographical and industrial needs, among other factors. To talk about your own unique requirements, contact APR Energy online to discuss our genset services or call +1 (904) 223 .

Genset: An Overview

If you have been researching about backup generators (aka standby generators) to backup your business, facility, or even portable generators for operations that are located off the main power grid, then you may have come across the term &#;genset&#;.

The word &#;genset&#; is a term used for a generator set, which consists of an engine and alternator (or generator end) combined together to generate electricity.

How Do They Work?

A genset works by converting chemical energy (the fuel) and converts it into mechanical energy. The alternator (generator end) comes into play by channeling the mechanical energy supplied by the engine to produce electricity.

The alternator consists of a stator and rotor (armature), which are the two main components. When the rotor spins around the stator, a magnetic field is created and produces a voltage on the stator. This process is known as electromagnetic induction. If the voltage on the stator is connected to a load, an electrical current is able to flow and enables the generator to produce power.

More information on commercial/industrial generators can be found here: What Is a Commercial Generator?

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Types of Gensets

Fuel

Generators (or gensets) are categorized by the type of fuel that they use, with the two most commonly used gensets being diesel and natural gas.

Diesel generators are the most commonly used generator in the market for both backup power solutions and as primary power solutions. These generators run off of diesel fuel and are known to be one of the most versatile options available on the market due to the many different applications and industries that can benefit from using them.

Natural gas generators are also a popular choice when it comes to the commercial generator industry. These generators run off of natural gas and are often used for standby applications (aka as a backup generator), because they connect directly to the natural gas pipeline and produce the cleanest emissions when compared to their diesel counterparts.

More information on the fuel types can differences can be found here: Diesel vs Natural Gas Guide

Applications

When it comes to a genset, they are further categorized in terms of actual usage. These types of generators are broken down into standby, prime, and continuous.

Standby

A standby generator is synonymously known as the &#;backup generator&#;. These classify as your typical backup power solution in the event of a power outage. These generator types are often stationary and installed inside a facility or on the surrounding property.

Prime

A prime generator is a genset that is designed to run for a prolonged period of time at variable loads up to a certain rated power output. These generators are often used at work sites or for projects that are located off of the main power grid. An item to keep in mind when dealing with a genset that&#;s in prime configuration is that the overall output from the generator engine. Usually, the output will be less than the output of a standby genset.

Continuous

A continuous genset is similar to prime generators, but the difference is the load outputs. While prime generators are able to run for long a long duration of time at variable loads, a continuous generator is designed to continuously operate at maximum output for an unlimited number of hours.

Learn more about these generators types here:

Standby Generators

Prime Generators

Continuous Generators

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• Peak & Average Power Requirements
• Fuel Preference (Natural Gas or Diesel)
• Portability & Stationary Power
• Prime & Standby Generator Requirements
• Available Space & Exhaust Restrictions

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