High Ambient Capability Diesel Generator Case Study, PR Power Australia

A fit-for-purpose diesel generator to run a site located camp, with the ability to operate in high ambient temperatures.

The project included a weather rated 1250 kVA prime rated PR Power Diesel Generator powered by a genuine Cummins engine and genuine Stamford alternator.

The diesel generator was upfitted to site specific requirements and delivered safely to the site with a 4,500 L bunded fuel tank.

Background

A large Iron Ore Mining company in Australia required a reliable, dependable source of power to run a site located camp to ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of their team members.

The high ambient capability diesel generator needed to be sound attenuated, weather rated and have the ability to operate in high ambient temperatures along with the tough conditions experienced in Northern Australia.

Objective

To supply a fit-for-purpose diesel generator, to communicate with the 2 existing diesel generators at the large employee camp site.

Both existing units were already fitted with auto sync / load share controllers.

Solution

The PR Power diesel generator specialists recommended a sound attenuated, weather rated 1250 kVA prime rated PR Power Diesel Generator powered by a genuine Cummins engine and genuine Stamford alternator.

Prior to delivery the factory acceptance test was carried out and viewed by site personnel to ensure that a working, fully tested system was supplied.

The result:

A turn-key, full sync, load share package was delivered to the site located camp including:

4,500 L bunded fuel tank
An armoured fuel hose system
1250 kVA high ambient capability prime rated PR Power Diesel Generator [1400 kVA standby], up-fitted inline with site specific requirements
A ComAp Series controller, along with system programming
Full on-site commissioning and after sales service / support