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Economic risk assessment drives standby power system decisions
By Jim Iverson, Senior Applications Engineer
Specifying standby power systems used to be mainly a technical process that evaluated electrical loads and federal, state and local electrical codes for maintaining essential lifesafety systems. These codes insured that, in the event of a utility outage, there was enough power to provide minimal lighting, operate elevators in high-rise buildings, and keep alarm systems activated while employees or customers safely exited the building. The solution then was a generator set that met these minimum requirements. But more and more, sizing and specifying standby power systems is becoming a business decision, driven by economic risk assessment and a continually growing dependence on a virtually perpetual source of electric power.
Evaluating cogeneration for your facility
By Joel Puncochar, Product Manager, Lean-Burn Gas Generator Sets
Cogeneration, also known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP), is the on-site production of multiple types of energy — usually electricity, heat and/or cooling — from a single source of fuel. Cogeneration often replaces the traditional methods of acquiring energy, such as purchasing electricity from the power grid and separately burning natural gas or oil in a furnace to produce heat or steam. While the traditional method of purchasing electric energy from a utility is convenient, it is very inefficient and wastes almost 75 percent of the energy in the original fuel due to production and transportation losses.
How to size a genset: Proper generator set sizing requires analysis of parameters and loads
By Jim Iverson, Senior Applications Engineer
While most sizing exercises are best done with sizing programs or with the help of a manufacturer’s representative, it is still important to understand the factors that affect the operation of your generator set so you can be confident you have the right equipment for your application.
Guidelines for ATS selection: How to choose the right transfer solution for your power application
By Gary Olson, Director, Power Systems Development
Transfer switch equipment is available in a variety of types, with a wide array of features. Selecting the appropriate transfer switch for a specific application requires a clear understanding of site needs and application restraints. This paper discusses the various types of power transfer equipment that are available, along with their advantages and disadvantages, so that a more informed selection can be made.
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