Genesal Energy reinforces Poznan heat network with an emergency generator set

Genesal Energy has designed an emergency diesel generator set for a cogeneration plant in Poznan, Poland.

A key facility in the supply of heat and electricity for the city. In the search for efficient and sustainable energy solutions, heat networks emerge as a key alternative for the transition to more responsible consumption patterns.

This power plant supplies approximately 60% of the inhabitants of the city, as well as providing energy to industries, public institutions, shopping centres and other services. The incorporation of our generator set for energy plant ensures supply in the event of a plant shutdown, including battery chargers and part of the lighting network.

These installations consist of a generating plant and a network of pipelines and supply homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Our engineering team designed a unit that ensures a low sound pressure level thanks to the interior lining and a space divided into three separate rooms: the engine-alternator room, the control room and the storage room. In addition, the system has a Baudouin engine coupled to a Mecc Alte medium voltage (6300 V) alternator, mounted on an electro-welded steel base with anti-vibration blocks to minimise vibrations and noise.

For fuel storage, a 3.000 litres double-walled steel tank has been installed, equipped with a leak detection system. Exhaust gases are managed by stainless steel silencers integrated into the container eliminating the need for external installations. Finally, the container has undergone a C4 paint surface treatment in accordance with the ISO12944 standard, providing additional protection against corrosion and environmental wear and tear.

Heat networks: an alternative to the traditional model

Heat networks consist of a centralised infrastructure for the production and distribution of thermal energy. These installations consist of a generating plant and a network of pipelines and supply homes, hospitals, schools, shops and offices in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Features

• 40feet HC container, guaranteeing an average sound pressure level of 85 dB at 1m.
• The walls were lined with 100 mm thick acoustic panels, guaranteeing EI120 fire resistance.
• The container had 3 separate rooms: the engine-alternator room, the control room and the storage room.
• A Baudouin engine was fitted with a Mecc Alte medium voltage (6300 V) alternator on an electro-welded steel base with anti-vibration blocks.
• The coupling between the engine and the alternator is by means of an elastic coupling.
• 3.000 litre double-walled (steel-steel) tank inside the container.
• Tank fitted with a leak detection system.
• The fuel supply and return pipes were double-walled, with a leak detection system.
• High-capacity fuel filtration system.
• Locks with electric lock and position contact were installed on the access doors to the group room and control room.
• Fire extinguishers were installed in the group room and control room.
• The control room was air-conditioned.
• The exhaust gas silencers were made of stainless steel. They were integrated into the container, avoiding on-site installation.
• The unit was fitted with motorised louvers at the air inlet and outlet.
• Surface treatment with C4 paint, according to ISO 12944.