Technology and commitment, Genesal Energy’s answer to healthcare challenges.

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Genesal Energy knows perfectly well that continuity of power supply is essential, especially in places where every second counts, such as a hospital.

That is why we have developed a tailor-made solution for the UK’s NHS Northwest, installing two 550 kVA open gensets specifically designed to meet the needs of this premises.

From vital medical equipment to security systems and medicines cooling, every component relies on electricity to operate 24/7.

Generator sets not only ensure the continuity of critical operations protecting the most important thing: patients’ lives.

Our engineering team developed a customised system including an engine-alternator monoblocks on steel frames with a capacity of 350 litres of fuel each and liquid collection trays with a capacity of 110% of the tanks.

They are also equipped with a Deep Sea DSE8610 MKII control cabinet, programmed to operate in permanent parallel with the grid ensuring the best efficiency parameters. There is also a Victron battery system to optimise energy management, allowing recharging during off-peak hours and support during peak demand. Both units are equipped with 800 A motorised circuit breakers, advanced protection systems and designs that facilitate transport and installation.

Industrial emergency generator set installed in a technical room.

Present at the Healthcare Estates exhibition and conference – IHEEM

The innovation that characterises Genesal Energy took us this year to the Healthcare Estates exhibition and conference – IHEEM held in Manchester Central. We had the opportunity to present one of these two hospital generators together with our partner Ingram Installations Ltd.

This event allowed us to show not only the technology that makes these projects possible, but also our vision for the future in the field of energy generation.

Our engineering solution

Our engineering department developed two 550 kVA open gensets, with the engine-alternator monoblock assembly on a 2800 mm long steel base, with a 350-litre capacity tank and a liquid collection tray designed to hold all the fluids that can be poured (oil, coolant, diesel…) with a capacity of 110% of the fuel tank. The engine radiator protrudes outside the bed, so the tray was designed to be large enough to accommodate this section. The fluid collection tray is supported on two omegas which serve as legs, protecting the tray from any contact against the ground that could damage it and facilitating the transport of the unit. By means of ‘zeta’ angles, they are joined to the main bedplate forming a single unit, with the base frame supports resting on the omegas and supporting the weight of the unit.

Generator set and control system for emergency power supply.

Equipment features

  • Construction type: Monoblock engine-alternator on 2800mm base frame.
  • Bunded tank on base frame with a capacity of 350 litres.
  • Liquid collection tray with capacity to hold 110% of the tank.
  • Four Tudor TC1453 145 Ah batteries.
  • Double set of batteries with protection box.
  • Victron system and positive disconnector for Manual battery change.
  • Alternator anti-condensation resistor.
  • Deep Sea DSE7410 MKII control panel.
  • Fully enclosed power output cabinet with no access to voltage parts.
  • No exhaust silencers.
  • Motorised circuit breaker with trip coil and position contact.

Genesal Energy equipment to guarantee vital energy at the Montecelo hospital in Northern Spain

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Our engineering team has completed a significant project: the installation of three generator sets in the new Gran Montecelo Hospital, located in Northwest of Spain.

This project not only reflects our technical capability, but also our commitment to safety and reliability in environments where people’s lives are at stake.

Three high-power units were installed: two 1900 kVA units and one 1415 kVA unit. The main objective of this installation is to provide a backup power source to ensure the continuous operation of medical services, even in emergency situations.

Hospital facilities are critical environments where power loss cannot be allowed. In emergency situations, every second counts and the lives of many patients depend on the availability of power. It is therefore vital to maximise the reliability of electrical systems. Hospital gensets ensure that essential operation – medical care, life support equipment and lighting – is maintained without interruption.

Tailor-made solution

Our client required a solution adapted to the particularities of the installation and Genesal Energy’s engineering team developed implementation plans and customised solutions addressing crucial aspects such as air inlets & outlets soundproofing or the integration of the equipment in the corresponding rooms.

Three completely bespoke generator sets have been carefully designed to ensure that they can power the essential loads that depend on them. Also, tank capacity, which in this case is 1000 litres. This capacity has been defined in accordance with engine consumption and required operating time, ensuring an adequate supply of fuel during critical situations.

The custom-designed engine bed is also adapted to the dimensions of the resulting monoblock, radiator and power unit. In addition, the maximum suitable dimensions have been considered to facilitate transport and installation on site.

Among the features of the installed system are the following:

  • Special made-to-measure base frame: Designed to support the monoblock and associated components.
  • Double-walled tank: Made of steel-polyethylene, with a capacity of 1000 L.
  • Independent power panel: Vibration-isolated for the unit’s main switch, with a connection point for the connection of the power cables.
  • Air inlet and outlet silencers: Designed to reduce engine noise outside the room, with an attenuation level of -30 dB(A).

These silencers are designed to ensure that the generator both can breathe properly and meet the noise attenuation requirements, all while adapting to the available space in the building.

The installation of generator sets in hospitals such as Gran Montecelo is a clear example of how Genesal Energy is committed to providing safe solutions. Our engineering team not only designs and executes, but also ensures that people’s lives are at the forefront.

Features

  • Special made-to-measure base frame.
  • Parallel operation Control panels.
  • 1000 litres double-walled fuel tank: steel-polyethylene.
  • Motorised circuit breaker, independent of the monoblock and vibration isolated, with busbar for connection of power cables at the bottom.
  • 30 dB(A) air intake silencer.
  • 30 dB(A) air outlet silencer.

Genesal Energy, part of Manchester Royal Infirmary’s refurbishment

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Genesal Energy is proud to announce its involvement in the refurbishment of the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) Emergency Department.

This ambitious project not only aims to improve the hospital’s facilities, but also reaffirms the commitment to providing a first-class healthcare service in a constantly evolving landscape of medicine. The renovation of this facility is designed to increase capacity and improve efficiency, adapting to the changing needs of today’s healthcare.

With nearly 5,200 square metres, 27 Boxes, six new ORs and 10 resuscitation rooms, the hospital will be consolidated as a regional centre of reference for the management of emergencies, trauma and various specialised surgeries.

One of the biggest challenges is to ensure that the Emergency Department and the ORs remain operational during the construction works. Temporary access routes and segregated work areas will be implemented, allowing the hospital to continue to provide vital services with minimal impact to users.

A crucial element of this project is the design and installation of a 1770 kVA soundproof generator set for hospitals. This system not only provides a reliable power solution, but also meets the stringent acoustic requirements of the hospital environment, achieving an average attenuation level of 75-78 dB(A) at 1 metre.

This project was installed by one of our UK Partners Ingram installations Ltd. Ingram installations is one of the UK’s leading Standby Generator Specialist installers that has been working with the UK’s NHS for over 50yrs. Genesal Energy, together with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and Ingram installations Ltd., is committed to leaving a lasting legacy for staff, patients and the community the hospital serves.

Our Engineering Solution

To guarantee a minimum noise level was paramount, so a 40 feet HC container with double rock wool acoustic insulation (100 mm) and an acoustic membrane on walls and ceiling was designed. It is also fire resistant for 60 minutes (RF-60 Panel).

For further noise reduction, large air inlet and outlet baffles have been installed, as well as an external reinforcement silencer on the air outlet. The – 30 dB stainless steel exhaust silencer has been incorporated to prevent corrosion.

To ensure total soundproofing while the unit is switched off, motorised air inlet and outlet louvres are fitted, which close automatically. The power connection of the generator is made by means of a Modular Busbar System, which has required the design of an external Link Box that allows a flexible and safe connection.

Installation of soundproof generator sets at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

This Link Box is powered directly from the genset power cabinet via internal wiring with six wires per phase of 240 mm², ensuring efficient power management. In addition, the genset is equipped with a 1000 litre double-walled fuel tank feeding directly the engine via double-walled fuel pipes, with a vacuum leaks detection system. In the event of a fire, a mechanical safety shut-off valve is activated, shutting down the engine immediately.

To ensure efficient refuelling, the system includes a custom-designed redundant fuel transfer system with dual pumps and a ‘Flow Switch’ for automatic switching between pumps. This system can be connected to an external mother tank, ensuring a constant and reliable fuel supply.

Finally, the generator features a dual start system, which includes two electric starter motors and a double set of AGM batteries, ensuring operability in critical situations.

Features

  • 40′ HC container with double rock wool insulation in walls and ceiling. Air inlet and outlet baffles. Interior and external air outlet silencers attached. All to meet the specific attenuation level of 75-78 dB (A) at 1 metre.
  • 1000 litres Double-walled (Steel-steel) fuel tank with leak detection (vacuum) at the rear of the container.
  • Double-walled, leak-detection (vacuum) fuel pipes.
  • Redundant fuel transfer system, with double pump (24Vdc & 230Vac). Both with manual shut-off valve and limit switch. In addition, a ‘Flow Switch’ for the automatic changeover from one to the other and a motorised valve (with spring return to closed position).
  • Easily accessible from the outside control panel
  • Power panel independent of the monoblock, and therefore isolated from vibrations, with adjustable LSI switch and busbar with top outlet.
  • External Power Link Box for power connection via customer-supplied Modular Busbar System.
  • Internal wiring from busbar to Modular Busbar System with 6 cables per phase (5 ‘phases’) of 240mm2 halogen-free (total 30 cables).
  • Normal and emergency lighting (at least 10 lumen) inside and outside the container.
  • Motorised air inlet and outlet grilles.
  • Double starting system with 2 electric starter motors and double set of AGM batteries.
  • Battery protection box.
  • Stainless steel exhaust silencer located in the upper external part of the container.
  • Automatic mechanical safety valve to shut off fuel supply in case of fire.
  • RF60 fire protection.
  • 3000 W double engine preheating system with recirculation pump.

We equipped a children’s hospital with a generator to avoid incidents due to lack of power supply

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Genesal Energy has equipped a children’s healthcare center in Bebington (Wirral), in the northwest of England, with a generator.

The children’s hospital, located just 8 kilometers from Liverpool, will now have an additional generator to ensure essential care for children, preventing a power outage or any other technical incident from disrupting the normal activities of the center. In this way, the safety of the children is ensured, and they can be attended to at all times both medically and emotionally.

It is crucial for such facilities to have an emergency generator, as its use would help prevent and respond to various adverse situations that may arise in such a center. Thus, it provides confidence and flexibility to ensure the power supply in areas where it is unstable or non-existent, such as rural areas, hard-to-reach areas, or establishments that need guaranteed electricity 24 hours a day. It acts as a power backup and support in situations where the quality of the supply is deficient or prone to frequent interruptions.

  • Generator installation at Claire House
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Among the differentiating advantages of using an emergency generator is the uninterrupted power supply. In this regard, Genesal Energy ensures that critical operations continue during power outages, avoiding economic and productivity losses.

Similarly, generators for hospitals and healthcare centers keep essential medical equipment running, which is vital for the life and well-being of patients.

Thus, an emergency generator is an essential tool to ensure operational continuity, safety, and resilience in different scenarios.

Its ability to provide reliable power in emergency situations makes it a fundamental and strategic investment for many organizations and infrastructures, especially those providing social and child care.

Guaranteed Safety

On the other hand, security systems are essential. Genesal’s generator will allow surveillance cameras, alarms, and other security systems to continue operating in the event of an electrical failure or power outage. In so-called critical infrastructures, such as water treatment plants or pumping stations, the generator would ensure that basic services are not interrupted.

But this system can also be used for temporary events. In outdoor activities, the generator provides power for lighting, sound, and other necessary equipment, while in construction areas, it allows power to be supplied to tools and equipment in places where there is no access to the electrical grid.

In this regard, Genesal is also positioned as a reference in disaster mitigation, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or other catastrophes, providing power for shelters, rescue centers, and other emergency facilities. It thus contributes to resilience in extreme situations.

Children’s hospital generator: Solution designed by engineering

The project developed by our engineering department consisted of providing an emergency network with the design, manufacture, and commissioning of a silent generator that guarantees at all times and in any incident the operation and safety of the center’s medical activities.

The generator has a power of 160/176KVA, in a soundproof cabin, with a bunded type tank integrated into the cabin, a main switch panel, and an external power output panel. The cabin, in addition to rain guards on the door frames, also has a mesh to prevent animals from entering.

Features

  • Soundproof generator in a 3400 cabin, with a fuel tank integrated into the chassis, capacity 450L.
  • Liquid collection tray integrated into the chassis.
  • External power output panel with connection plates and auxiliary service terminals to facilitate customer connection.
  • Battery box for explosion protection.

 

Genesal Energy increases its presence in the UK generator healthcare industry providing the Eastbourne hospital

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The design of generator sets for the healthcare sector must meet many criteria, but there are two without which achieving optimum performance would be virtually impossible: power and silence.

Genesal Energy Health generator sets complies with both – high power and soundproofing – ensuring normal operation in the event of any power failure or incident.

One of our latest projects has been delivered for the United Kingdom, reinforcing the power supply for Eastbourne Hospital, in the Southeastern County of East Sussex.

Power

The town of Eastbourne has a population of almost 100,000 and its hospital is a speciality centre that covers the demand of not only the city but also the small surrounding towns, making it one of the main health facilities in the county.

The project developed by our engineering department consisted of extending the emergency network designing, manufacturing and commissioning two new powerful and silent hospital generators, guaranteeing an average sound pressure level of 75 decibels at one metre at all times.

As with other special turnkey projects, the generator sets at Eastbourne Hospital have a number of features that set them apart. These are the main ones:

FEATURES:

  • Walls fitted with high-thickness acoustic panels and a synthetic foil for special soundproofing, guaranteeing also EI120 fire resistance.
  • Outlet Air silencers fitted to the container and Inlet Air silencers integrated into the container.
  • Mitsubishi S16R PTA engine fitted with a Mecc Alte ECO46 2S4A alternator on a base frame.
  • Certified 1000-litre double-walled (steel-steel) tank inside the container.
  • Exhaust gas silencers providing -40 dB attenuation.
  • C5 paint surface treatment, according to ISO12944.
  • Automatic fuel transfer system.
  • Special power outlet busbars for coupling to the busbar trunking system.
  • Motorised air inlet and outlet louvers and indoor space heaters.

Infallible power for extreme security at a hospital in Germany

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Hospitals are critical infrastructures because of their great importance to society.

They require special security measures in areas such as the power supply, key in the operation of these buildings. Electricity can never fail.

Genesal Energy specialises in offering the healthcare sector highly innovative energy solutions with all the warranties in terms of design, manufacture and maintenance. Machines capable of starting up in record time – in the event of a failure in the network – securing the operation of ORs, ICUs and other equipment.

The high quality and innovation of our own-manufactured generator sets has led us to design projects for hospitals all over the world and one of the latest orders has been for the Lukas Neuss one in Germany.

With 13 specialities and a staff of almost 1,000 professionals, this leading hospital is located in Neuss, a city of more than 150,000 inhabitants in the Westphalia region. Genesal Energy has reinforced the safety of the facilities designing, manufacturing and commissioning an emergency power unit. Among many other features, it complies with local emissions’ standards for combustion engines and water protection and is suitable for operation at low temperatures.

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What makes it so special? Stage V generators

The generator set designed for the Neuss hospital has a latest-generation Stage V engine with particles filter, catalytic converter and urea system to comply with the demanding German emissions regulations. The machine must also be fitted with trays to collect any type of polluting liquid such as fuel, oil, coolants, etc.

In addition, it is equipped with leak detection systems to prevent spillage and motorised louvers and interior heating to ensure start-up in adverse weather conditions.

Technical Data

  • Power panel integrated in the container.
  • WHG compliant.
  • Leak detector in the container rooms and in the double-walled tank.
  • Motorised air inlet and outlet louvres.
  • Interior space heaters.