We continue to grow in the data centre sector

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According to the experts, few sectors have such a promising future as data centres.

Their evolution goes hand in hand with that of the internet and the online world is unstoppable. Therefore, the need for companies, organisations and institutions to store a huge amount of data is growing and that is precisely the function of data centres or DPCs.

In a world that is becoming increasingly digitalised and where Artificial Intelligence has come to revolutionise everything, security is becoming more of a priority than ever. In this respect, our sector has also evolved a great deal because digital transformation and digitisation processes must be accompanied by ironclad security.

Distributed energy is vital here because if there is a failure in the network, even for a few seconds, a disaster may occur. To avoid this, generators are a fundamental piece of the puzzle. Reliability and sensitivity are two compulsory characteristics of generator sets for data centres, which need to be certified by a very demanding legislation from ‘The Uptime Institute’ that classifies equipment into four levels: Tier I, II, III and IV.

Always made to measure

Genesal Energy has spent years positioning in the data centre sector, offering our customers products that stand out for their exceptional quality. Turnkey projects custom-designed and manufactured with very precise characteristics. Because the road we travel with the customer does not end with the delivery of the equipment, it continues with maintenance so that there are no surprises, so that everything is under control.

One of our latest Data Centre projects was a built-in switching and special soundproofing for 65 dB(A) at 7 metres generator set.

Features

  • Engine Speed Electronic Governor
  • Special soundproofed canopy providing65 dB(A) at 7 metres
  • Integrated ATS with independent Control panel
  • 1350 L fuel tank with a 110% Leak tray
  • Fuel heater avoding ATEX atmospheres while functioning
  • Fuel transfer system
  • Fire detection system

Masters in special applications. 96 generator sets for Telecommunications

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Genesal has just supplied a total of 96 generator sets specially designed for the telecom sector

They all have been tailored to meet our customer’s needs: robust equipment capable of supplying extremely reliable power in telecom stations alongside with renewable sources of energy as solar panels and storage batteries.

Backup power is always needed in telecommunication centres and stations. When the projects are carried out in countries where the industry is still developing or the infrastructures are not the best, they become essential.

Which was the aim of this large-scale project?

To guarantee the operation of the stations, every single unit was designed and manufactured in our Bergondo HQ, in A Coruña, complying with all regulations and, of course, our quality standards. The objective was clear from the very beginning: providing reliable energy for telecom stations located far from urban areas where power supply is, in most cases, not available.

The generators in detail

We designed and manufactured the generator sets following the customers’ requirements and according to our top-quality standards taking into account its final purpose. Furthermore, they were delivered within the set time established, essential to the accomplishment of the project. Seriousness is one of our core values.

The 96 sets are 30-33 kVA canopied with the main features

  • 1000 Liters fuel tank. Base frame integrated. Enabling an autonomy of 131,5 hours at a 100% load operation. A leak tray was also fitted, capable of collecting any leakage from the tank or the engine. Our customer didn’t want to take any environmental risks.
  • The engine was fitted with an electronic speed governor to provide a stable frequency independently of the load applied. Also, an engine preheating system was fitted to ensure start-up at any temperature.
  • The alternator was applied a special anti-corrosion treatment for salty and/or damp environments.
  • To extend maintenance intervals and guarantee correct operation under any circumstance, an automatic oil feeder was installed with a 10-liter additional oil tank that ensures an optimal oil level at all times.
  • Coating & Painting according to C4H specifications.
  • Remote maintenance. SNMP cards were installed for remote communication with the sets. This advanced system allows faster incident management. Apart from this system and considering that there might be communication breakdowns, free-potential contacts were fitted for remote alarms and 24/7 surveillance. Providing an excellent service to the operator was fundamental for our customer.

All cabins were designed to optimize their loading in 40ft HC containers.

We provide power for the Al-Andalus, one of the most luxurious touristic trains in Europe

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The Al-Andalus has seven Suite-coaches, five of them built in France during the 1920s, with capacity for 74 people and it is 450 metres long, as a 150-storey skyscraper.

Traveling throughout the South of Spain onboard the same coaches used by the British Monarchy in the last century is a luxury available to few. It is the Al-Andalus, one of the most luxurious trains in Europe. We, at Genesal Energy, have designed and delivered a last-generation emergency power system for it.

Comfort, elegance, and spaciousness are the main features of this means of transport from the good times of the Belle Epoque. These days, the amplest train in the world luxury trips around the Spanish rail network offering a service equivalent to a 5-star Hotel.

Why generator sets are essential in trains?

Most of the Spanish national rail network is electrified, trains travel connected to a catenary. However, at certain points in the routes, the power supply is insufficient for the train consumption.

This is why every train must include a generator carriage, that works as a conventional stationary generator set, guaranteeing continuous power supply in case of insufficient power supply or electrical failure.

What did our customer need?

A turnkey project. A comprehensive renovation of the generator carriage.

Accordingly, we installed other ancillary services as medium voltage switchgear and a rectifier. Given that the rail network works with DC power, the train transformers adapt the voltage to feed the different services, from air conditioning to hi-fi, etc.

This is how we did it: ‘In place’, silent and powerful

We undertook the project at Santa Justa Station, in Seville. Home base of the train. Our engineering team travelled South to study the case and take all the needed measurements for the renovation. Later, another team from our HQ in La Coruña, carried out the renovation works and commissioning of the new generator set. Our people are our most valuable asset.

The project meant refurbishing the generator carriage of the train, replacing two obsolete sets from the 1950s which, apart from being very difficult to service, produced very low power and high emissions with a last-generation Stage V 700 kVA set fitted with particle filter, AdBlue injection and medium voltage generation. It was a complete renovation of the structure, from the walls’ soundproofing to the installation of air inlets and outlets. Fitting an exhaust system, a new fuel racking system from an existing fuel tank, switchgear cell and a DC rectifier alongside the complete electrical installation of the carriage.

We are very proud of the successful accomplishment of this project. Once again proving that we are the number 1 manufacturer in Spain when it comes to special projects. Our portfolio of projects and the level of satisfaction of our customers back these words.

Features

  • Volvo Stage V engine.
  • Automatic fuel racking system from carriage tanks.
  • AdBlue tank.
  • 2.400v AC medium voltage alternator.
  • Medium voltage switchgear cell.
  • 3.000v DC rectifier.
  • Control integrated in carriage’s system.
  • Rockwool soundproofing panels for low noise emissions.
  • Roof-integrated air outlets.

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