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.

RTVE trusts in Genesal Energy to guarantee their connections in Mesón do Vento, one of their main strategic broadcast centers

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The RTVE Corporation has 32 Medium Wave (MW) broadcast centers, that is, the band of the electromagnetic spectrum destined to, in the case of this particular public television service, the broadcasting of Radio 1 and Radio 5 Todo Noticias.

Six of these centers are considered strategic by the company, due to their broadcasting power as well as the population they cover, and thus, they are also the most important within the Medium Wave network. These are the Majadahonda center in Madrid, Las Mesas (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), Los Palacios (Seville), Palau de Plegamans (Barcelona), Torre Cotillas (Murcia) and Mesón do Vento in Galicia. For this last center, we designed a generator set with a clear objective: to guarantee the safety of the 24 hour broadcasts.

In fact, security systems are absolutely vital in this type of installations as they have to be connected to the RTVE Corporation’s security system permanently. In this case, the Mesón do Vento broadcasting center was left without emergency power due to a breakdown of the existing equipment.

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Features

  • MTU engine and Leroy Somer LSA alternator, especially selected for telecoms due to their voltage and frequency stability, thanks to their optimal fuel injection and AVR card.
  • The scope of supply included two approved 1500 litre fuel tanks in order to increase autonomy to 24 hours.
  • Redundant startup system with double starting motor and double set of batteries.
  • Fuel cut-off valve.
  • Modbus TCP/IP communication system.
  • Made-to-measure exhaust gas outlet ducts to coincide with what the client required. They incorporated spark extinguishing systems as the center is located in a natural environment, in order to avoid a fire if ever a flame were to be expelled through the exhaust gas silencer.
  • FAT procedure for 40 continuous hours at 75% load.

 

We’re in Austria, the demanding Central European market

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100-110 kVA genset to be mounted on a trailer in Austria, for the genset fleet of an important telecommunications company.

Features

  • Engine compliant with mobile genset exhaust gas emission standards.
  • Prepared to operate in island mode as well as in parallel with mains.
  • 425L baseframe fuel tank integrated into the soundproof canopy, with leakage collection tray.
  • Air and exhaust gas outlets adapted to the client’s needs to fit with the genset room’s layout.
  • Mains breaker (ATS system) integrated into the genset’s control panel.

Emergency Generator Set to provide power to a Data Center

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We already know that the presence of generator sets in data centres and communications companies is critical.

Our distributors are aware of this, and they’ve trusted GENESAL ENERGY to supply an emergency genset that will guarantee power supply in the main building of one of the most important telecommunications companies in Europe.

Features

  • Oversized fuel tank to provide over 24 hours of autonomy.
  • Leakage tray integrated into the fuel tank.
  • Easy connection cabinet for the unit’s power cables.

 

Genesal Energy continues to consolidate its standing in central America with a specially designed genset for Panamanian television

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Panama National Television (TVN), one of central Americas most important, has put their trust in to GENESAL ENERGY by asking us to design a super-compact electrical generator, adapted to their energy demands.

Having the ability to transmit their signal problem free from anywhere within the country of Panama, led TVN to realise and understand the importance of a genset that can supply energy to all of their field equipment. Whether it is to ensure an interview goes off without interruption, or a live connection remains live, TVN have chosen Genesal Energy to help them reach their large central American audience.

A fundamental part of the project was the ability to attach and suspend the genset to their mobile transmission trailer. For this reason alone, it was clear that a highly robust, super compact genset was required to be able to resist various situations, such as poor roads, inclement weather, stone or mud spatter when travelling etc. This was a clear case of designing a personalised genset, a speciality of Genesal Energy.

Small size, big power

A key part of the GENESAL ENERGY solution was to design a genset which was very compact (2286x758x752mm) to fit correctly to the chassis of the TV truck. A 50-litre fuel tank was integrated in to the solution, and removable panels have been added for ease of access for maintenance and servicing.

Additionally, inlet pipes and outlet pipes were designed to be compatible with the movement of the trailer, taking in to account the direction it is travelling, and ensuring the genset is not at risk of damage.

The genset control unit is remote, and has also been designed by Genesal Energy. It contains all the functions required, alarms and the necessary protections as requested by the client, for safe supply of electricity to their connected apparatus (cameras, microphones, lighting etc).

Another key area requiring a prioritised solution was related to the noise emitted by a genset in operation, which can cause interference when the TV crew are recording material. The solution; we designed a soundproofed canopy using noise absorbing material, capable of reducing noise emission from the genset to levels sufficiently within those that are required for TVN to produce their audio-visual requirements.

The project has been successfully completed and most importantly delivered. Installation and commissioning was also supervised by our on-site team, and TVN now has a TV truck with the freedom to operate where the news is happening.