The power plant was commissioned by a consortium, Erneuerbare Energien GmbH & Co, featuring 10 farmers from local surrounding villages. The plant consists of four dual-fuel 265 kW generator sets running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing dependable continuous power. Agricultural matter is used to fuel the plant: 40 percent animal slurry and 60 percent fermented biomass consisting of corn, rye and grass. 

This project is a great example of a CHP plant; in addition to producing electricity to sell to the public grid, energy typically wasted is captured and used to heat the SCHNELL company building and a commercial greenhouse nearby, home to a family-run horticulture business. 

The generator sets reach industry-leading electrical efficiencies of 47 percent by using additional efficiency enhancements, thus providing a maximum return on investment for the customer, which is expected within eight years. The generator sets used in this power plant were assembled at SCHNELL’s headquarters in Amtzell, southern Germany, where STAMFORD HC4 generators were coupled with Scania-SCHNELL engines. 

Confidence in STAMFORD products to provide great value over the lifetime of this project is clear. As a customer of Cummins Generator Technologies, SCHNELL benefits from having highly trained, knowledgeable engineers at their disposal, a dedicated account manager, and the assurance of premium after-sales support service.

Cummins Power Generation distributor Orient Energy Systems (Pvt.) Limited (OES) has fulfilled the 3 MW total power requirement for lighting auxiliaries and reefer gantries at the

A large number of multinational companies have opened warehouses at Port Qasim in close proximity to the 160,000 m² terminal, which is situated 50 km from Karachi city. The facility has a maximum capacity of 1,614 total ground slots. Maersk Sealand, Orient Express Lines Limited, Mediterranean Shipping Company and CMA-CGM are amongst its major customers.

Three Cummins Power Generation C1675 D5 generator sets have been installed, powered by KTA50-G8 engines and equipped with an 11 kV alternator, PowerCommand® 3100p control system and a DMC 1000 paralleling system. The Cummins Power Generation solution delivers 1400 kVA of prime power at 11 kV and runs continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Phase 1 of the QICT-2 project took eight months and included civil, electrical and mechanical design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and overall completion of the project. It was a time-sensitive project, and to meet the deadlines, the OES and DP World teams worked around the clock.

Cummins Power Generation was chosen ahead of its competitors due to the lower fuel consumption, availability of parts and user friendliness of the generator sets. Compatibility of the fleet was also a factor, as 73 Cummins Power Generation generator sets are already in use on a rental basis. Lower operational costs and better after-sales service and maintenance provided by OES were further reasons for choosing Cummins Power Generation. DP World will further expand its network to Phases 2 and 3 in the near future.

To make it to final production, marine generators from Cummins Onan have to go through a series of exacting design steps and tests. This robust process is described in a new flyer available on our website.

Cummins Onan engineers start with analysis-led design (ALD) techniques to model generator components. With the designs optimized in a 3D CAD system, prototype units are built and then extensively tested.

Some tests take place in our new acoustical testing center, or ATC, on our Fridley, Minnesota campus. The ATC, the largest engine-testing facility of its kind in the world, enables Cummins engineers to precisely measure the sound output of generators, including with binaural recording to mimic human hearing.  Other tests, critical to understanding and reducing generator vibration, are conducted on shake tables.

All these design and testing steps are detailed in a new flyer that you can download here

The first implementation stage required two generator sets to provide a total power of 3.4 MW. Cummins Czech Republic installed Cummins Power Generation C2200 D5 and C2000 D5 generator sets, equipped with QSK60 engines and managed by a PowerCommand® PCC3201 controls. The system is designed to ensure synchronisation of multiple generator sets during later implementation stages. When operating at full capacity, the data centre is expected to require a total power of 25 MW. This goal will be achieved in five phases and will involve a total of 13 generator sets with a rated performance of 1,675 kVA to 2,500 kVA.

Cummins Czech Republic came out on top after a multi-round tender process, chiefly thanks to many years of experience with Cummins Power Generation generator sets, and also thanks to its high level of service in both equipment installation and after-sales support. The generator sets were installed in custom-made containers measuring 12 x 2.6 x 3.5 metres. The containers were built in cooperation with Cummins Power Generation in Poland, and their height meant specialised transport was necessary to bring them to the assembly site.

The trip is designed to show the seaworthiness and comfort of Beneteau Powerboats in particular and promote the cruising lifestyle in general. We are supplying a 7.5 kW MDKBJ marine generator, rated at 1100 amps and converted to run at 60 Hz. The generator will power all the appliances, controls and other electrical loads on the boat.

This Quiet Diesel model has the highest power density of any housed set in the Cummins Onan product line. Based on wattage at full load and the volume of the generator, the unit delivers 26% more power per unit volume compared to competitive generators. This advantage in power density extends to other models as well. For example, even compared with larger 7 kW 50 Hz generators from other manufacturers, the Cummins Onan 6 kW 50 Hz delivers 24% more power per generator volume. By offering more power in a smaller package, designers and boat owners have more space available for other necessities and amenities.

Cummins Onan marine generators are exceptionally quiet with minimal vibration. Plus they are extremely robust and backed by the world’s largest global support network. Beneteau has chosen to equip both its sailboats and powerboats with Cummins Onan generators. The Greatest Loop also uses a Cummins Marine engine.

As described by the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA), the Great Loop is the “continuous waterway that encompasses the eastern portion of North America including the Atlantic and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, the Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers of America’s heartland.” The entire route can range from 5,000 to 7,500 miles, depending on the particular options chosen. Most Great Loopers make the passage counterclockwise, to take advantage of favorable river currents. The most popular kind of boat used for the trip is a recreational trawler, such as Beneteau’s The Greatest Loop.

According to Beneteau, the Swift Trawler 34 is a performance-based cruising boat offering exceptional fuel efficiency, stability and maneuverability. With a very sea-worthy hull, and plenty of living space, the Swift Trawler 34 is designed for the ocean and life at anchor. Its size and clever features make the Swift Trawler 34 very easy to handle, solo or as a couple.

The Greatest Loop, hull 202, was built at one of Beneteau’s trawler factories in Challans, France, and arrived in the U.S. on March 23, 2012. She is currently being outfitted with the latest equipment supplied by Beneteau partners Cummins, Cummins Onan, Raymarine and Dometic Marine. Other industry partners lending support for the journey include America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association, MarinaLife, SGB Finance and Annapolis Yacht Sales, in addition to other Beneteau dealers around the country.

Beneteau is known worldwide for its sleek design, quality construction and innovation in the manufacturing of seaworthy sailing and power yachts. The Beneteau company began more than 125 years ago when Benjamin Bénéteau started building fishing trawlers in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France. Today, the company continues under the leadership of Benjamin Bénéteau’s granddaughter, Madame Annette-Bénéteau Roux. Beneteau has grown to twenty manufacturing facilities in France, Italy and the United States. Another production facility for powerboats is about to start operations in Brazil.

Marine publications throughout North America and Europe will be aboard The Greatest Loop for specific segments of the journey to document and share their experience with their readers. Or if you’re interested in following her journey yourself, you can participate in the expedition at The Greatest Loop Website or The Greatest Loop Facebook page.

Besides supplying the generator, we’ll be participating in events and gatherings along the route, as well as monitoring the performance of our Quiet Diesel generator. More information on the 7.5 kW generator and our role in the voyage is available at now.cumminspower.com/beneteau/.

But be sure to also keep an eye out for more blog posts from us that will keep you updated as the adventure gets underway as well as all along the way. We can’t wait to cast off!

All work is being undertaken by Cummins Middle East FZE, Lebanon branch, with Associated Consulting Engineers in a consultancy role and DG Jones handling project management. Cummins Power Generation C1675 D5 and C1100 D5 generator sets have been installed, using KTA50-G8 and QST30-G4 engines. Phase 1 of the project has a total power requirement of 2.4 MVA, rising to 9 MVA in Phase 2. Cummins Middle East won the contract by being able to offer lower fuel consumption and a shorter lead time.

A special requirement was for containerised generator sets that would run quietly to achieve the required sound level of 68 dba at 1 metre. To meet the specified emissions restrictions, Cummins Middle East added a catalytic converter to the system. A load management relay was also installed, since in Phase 2 a Cummins DMC 200 management controller will be required to control the operation and distribution of the loads. The load management relay has been embedded into the Building Management System.

The theme of the spring conference is “End-to-End Reliability: Thought Leadership.” Ken Box, P.E., Territory Manager for Power Systems, will be presenting at the Vendor Knowledge Exchange, the portion of the conference where suppliers introduce new technology and discuss new products. This event takes place Monday, June 11, at 4:10 P.M.

Ken’s presentation will focus on Cummins solutions for meeting the EPA’s Tier 4 emissions regulations covering stationary power generation equipment. Under the current regulations, most new diesel power generation systems must be EPA-certified as capable of meeting the Tier 4 Interim emissions performance standards. Cummins Power Generation is one of only a handful of companies capable of meeting these requirements.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. To learn more about the conference, click here.

The ASHE Annual Conference will be in San Antonio from July 15–18 this year.  Though it’s sure to be hot outside, there will be plenty to do and see inside the air-conditioned Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. That includes our Cummins Power Generation exhibit in Booth 1008.

We’ll be featuring our new DMC 1500 paralleling system in the booth. The system combines our PowerCommand^® microprocessor-based control technology with a new icon-based graphical user interface designed to maximize user-friendliness. In addition, the DMC 1500 communicates directly with PowerCommand generator set and transfer switch controls for seamless integration.

Please be sure to stop by and say hello. We’ll have our experts there to answer to any questions you may have about how this advanced paralleling system could fit into your emergency backup power solution.

To learn more about the 49^th Annual ASHE Conference, click here

The DMC 1500 combines our PowerCommand^® microprocessor-based control technology with a new icon-based graphical user interface designed to maximize user-friendliness. The system consists of a PowerCommand system-level digital master control integrated with custom-engineered switchgear. The DMC 1500 communicates directly with PowerCommand generator set and transfer switch controls for seamless integration.

Our DMC 1500 systems are offered for low or medium voltage applications. Typical emergency power applications include water treatment plants and office buildings. These systems can also be used for prime power at remote locations, such as mining facilities, where utility power is unavailable or unreliable.

With the DMC 1500 system, power transitions can be open or closed, in either fast (100 ms) or gradual ramping mode. The system includes utility paralleling functions for peak-shaving, base-loading and load add/load shed sequence control. The standard DMC 1500 accommodates four generators and can be expanded for up to eight generators.

A 15-inch touch screen is used to control and monitor all functions, including system configuration and diagnostics. The intuitive graphic interface uses icons and menu bars for maximum usability and ease of navigation. Every screen includes a “help” icon, which brings up step-by-step instructions specific to the operation being performed.

A trained technician can easily perform all setup and service functions, including diagnostics, software upgrades and hardware upgrades. The standardized hardware layout, wiring harnesses and jack/plug connections simplify any required hardware servicing.

Our DMC 1500 Paralleling System is truly a global product, with multiple manufacturing locations to serve customer needs worldwide. The touch-screen user interface is available in five languages. The DMC 1500 system can be ordered with either UL/CSA or IEC/CE certification, and seismic certification.

For more information on our new Cummins DMC 1500 Paralleling System, click here.

The theme of Uptime Institute Symposium 2012 is “Digital Infrastructure Convergence.” This theme underscores the need for businesses, IT and data center managers to develop a common language, common goals, and the cross-disciplinary skills necessary to meet the rapidly changing computing demands of business. Emergency standby power is a critical element in meeting those demands and therefore an integral part of facility design and operation for data centers.

Terry Seger, a senior member of Cummins Power Generation’s Tier 4 team, will be speaking on “EPA Tier 4: Emissions Regulations and their Impact on Data Centers.”  Terry has participated in structuring emergency power systems for some of the world’s largest data centers. So be sure to mark your calendar to hear his presentation at 10:30–11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15 in Grand Ballroom H.

In addition, you will find our knowledgeable and experienced Cummins system experts on hand in Booth 412 at the Expo Hall, May 14–15. They’re looking forward to hearing about your specific data center backup power needs and to helping you explore potential solutions.

For more information about this year’s event, click here to visit the Symposium website.  We hope to see you soon in sunny Santa Clara!