Galicia’s first Hilton hotel trusts in Genesal Energy emergency power

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Generator sets are indispensable in hotels as they are buildings which, due to their characteristics, under no circumstances can be left without power.

In the event of a mains failure, the generator set is essential and must start up in that very moment to supply power to all the hotel’s installations as each of its services must remain operative: laundry, kitchen, restaurant, rooms and, in some cases, even the central reservation system. Nothing can be stalled.

The hotel opened its doors in A Coruña on September 10th and aspires to become a reference in the Northeast of Spain. The project has entailed an investment of 14 million euros and the creation of 40 direct and 20 indirect jobs. Design, technology and innovation are three of the characteristics which define this hotel, which features 59 rooms.

A great dining terrace, designed for use in both summer and winter; a versatile library room, which may be used for business meetings, as well as a private terrace, are just some of the Hilton’s attributes.

Reliable and silent

To keep everything running at one hundred percent, the Double Tree by Hilton A Coruña, the first of the chain to open in Galicia, has a generator set designed and manufactured in our facilities in Bergondo, A Coruña, in order to carry out its assigned function in the hotel – one of the most exclusive in the city of A Coruña as well as the autonomous community as a whole – as effectively as possible.

Along with maximum reliability, the emergency genset is soundproofed to guarantee maximum sound level reduction, a fundamental aspect for buildings which, just like Double Tree by Hilton A Coruña, are located right in the city center.

Installation and features

Keeping in mind the space limitations in the installation area, a custom canopy had to be designed. As the engine-alternator assembly’s main compartment’s dimensions had to be maintained in order to ensure maximum sound attenuation, the generator set’s height was reduced instead and the base frame fuel tank eliminated. Instead, a double-walled external fuel tank was supplied, providing a greater autonomy.

Furthermore, the placement of the exhaust gas silencer was modified, placing the outlet to the side of the canopy instead of through its top, which would have been the standard configuration, in order to channel the exhaust gases through the existing chimney.

On the other hand, the soundproofing of the generator set was also increased through the integration of sound absorbing material of a greater thickness, as well as air inlet and outlet silencers attached to the unit. The client requested a specific sound level which we had to confirm during the FAT procedure, even surpassing the attenuation required.

The duct was also designed made-to-measure to channel the air outwards, as the air outlet was located in a place difficult to access.

In order to reduce the vibrations transmitted, the unit was placed on an anti-vibration canvas. Furthermore, we carried out the extraction of the existing generator set from the old building.

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We increased our presence in the Dominican Republic through antiseismic generator sets

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At Genesal Energy we’re experts in manufacturing highly specialized generator sets adapted to the peculiarities of all kinds of terrain.

Amongst the latest projects of this kind is the one developed for a photovoltaic power plant, in the Dominican Republic. A generator set was designed to resist the effects of earthquakes and was manufactured following the client’s needs after studying the area’s special seismic features.

The Dominican Republic, just like its neighbour Haiti, is located in an area of great seismic activity, caused by a system of 14 active faults which span across great part of its land and sea, meaning both Carribean countries are at considerable risk of experiencing earthquakes and tsunamis. The power plant is built in Matanza, in the Dominican province of Peravia, and received the green light by the National Energy Commission at the beginning of last year. The facility will have a power rating of 58MW, will employ 145.000 panels, and produce some 100 GWh once in operation.

145.000 panels

The generator set for the photovoltaic power plant, of 200 kVA, is part of the customized generator set range, and complies with all features which characterize an “antiseismic” generator set, as established by current regulations. The genset’s task is to supply power to the power plant in the event of a mains failure.

Features

  • Antiseismic generator set.
  • C5M treatment.
  • Control system adapted for external startup and electronic engine governor.

At Genesal Energy we’re reinforcing our commitment with renewable energy through the manufacture of gensets and transformers for two new solar power plants in Mexico

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Design, manufacture and supply of two generator sets and two transformers

The renewable power market is currently experiencing a great period in Mexico, whose privileged climate makes it the perfect place for the development of this market, and where administrative entities have been promoting the construction and implementation of numerous photovoltaic power plants throughout the latest years.

In two of them, the Cuyoaco and Border Solar power plants, in Puebla and Ciudad Juárez respectively, Genesal Energy participated in the design, manufacture and supply of two generator sets and two transformers within the company’s strategy to reinforce its presence in the American continent and the world of clean energy.

Both gensets, of 220 and 125 kVA, were manufactured for the client complying with the specifications and standards set by the Federal Electricity Commission. Both units needed to provide backup support for the booster and switching substations in the Border Solar photovoltaic power plant in Ciudad Juarez (Chihuahua). This power plant will generate around 456,5 gigawatts per hour a year, and is expected to supply electricity to companies of both the private and public sectors.

manufacture of transformers for two new solar power plants in Mexico

The final destination of the transformers, yet another achievment by Genesal Energy’s branch in Mexico, was the Cuyoaco power plant, the first of its kind to be built in this state. The Mexican Government will invest more than 230 million dollars in this project.

Main features

  • 600L double-walled (steel-steel) external fuel tank.
  • Prepared for startup via external command.
  • Winding heaters.
  • Analogical excitation voltmeter and ammeter.
  • Space heaters and thermostat in panel.
  • Paint and painting process according to CFE norms.
  • Electronic speed regulation.
  • DNP 3.0 communication protocol.
  • Third party inspection (BV) of the FAT procedure.
  • Spare parts according to CFE specifications.

880 kVA generator sets to operate in parallel

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Another accomplishment by our distributors has allowed us to supply two 880 kVA generator sets prepared to operate in parallel with the mains.

The gensets will be taken to different supermarkets in the area if ever a mains failure occurs and they should need power supply.

Features

  • 20HC container with motorized louvers and a recirculation system to fight off low temperatures.
  • 1000L fuel tank integrated into the base frame with leakage collection tray for the whole container.
  • Parallel with mains with Inteligen Base Box control panel and a redundant Comap MRS16 control panel in case the first fails, which will be activated via a selector.
  • Genset prepared for automatic fuel transfer due to a possible future installation of an external fuel tank by the client. External 2” fuel filling point for fuel filling directly from the fuel truck to the genset’s fuel tank.
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Emergency generator set to bring drinking water to citizens in Cameroon

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In some developing countries, drinkable water supply is a rare commodity.

In the African continent, numerous communities live in conditions of extreme poverty, and the consumption of contaminated water causes many illnesses.

In Cameroon, we’ve just supplied emergency power for a water treatment plant. In this specific project, the water treatment equipment fits inside a 40’ container. These are portable systems, prepared to operate on rough terrain, which is why in these cases, generator sets are absolutely indispensable to keep everything operative and guarantee drinkable water supply.

The African market

At Genesal we designed a bespoke 100/110 kVA generator set with an autonomy of 42 hours at 100 percent load. Furthermore, given the disposition of the generator set inside the container, it was necessary to incorporate an engine whose control and maintenance components were all on the same side as it would only be accessible via one of its sides. These are its features:

Features

  • Maximum required power rating of 110 kVAs in standby.
  • Remote control panel to be able to operate the generator set from the whole system’s control room.
  • Fuel tank integrated into the baseframe with a capacity of 1000 litres in order to provide 42 hours autonomy at 100% load.
  • Engine specifically selected to have all control and maintenance elements on the same side to improve the operability and maintenance of the unit.
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Generator set for logistics center in north Europe

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Another achievement by one of our distributors in Northern Europe.

We have supplied 2 x 300 kVA gensets prepared to operate in parallel to mains, guaranteeing power supply in one of the most important logistics centres in the country.

Features

  • Genset prepared to operate in low temperatures, including anti-condensation heaters in the alternator, heaters in the inside of the canopy and oversized batteries to ensure start-up in extremely cold climates.
  • 620 L fuel tank integrated in the baseframe with leakage-collection bund with capacity for 110% the fuel tank’s capacity.

“Turnkey” emergency power for the future Sucre hospital, one of the most advanced specialty centres in Bolivia

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Precision and high reliability are fundamental in all emergency generator sets, but both characteristics are even more indispensable when it comes to supplying power to hospitals.

At Genesal Energy, we’re experts in supplying hospital emergency generators, as given the special characteristics of these facilities, it’s crucial to obtain the best results. Any failure in supply puts the patients’ lives in danger.

Amongst the latest projects carried out by Genesal Energy for the health sector is the design, manufacture and supply of a “turnkey” generator set for one of the best hospitals in the Department of Chuquisaca, in Bolivia. The future hospital is located in the city of Sucre and will be one of Bolivia’s health network’s most modern complexes. It will have 180 beds, a great parking lot and heliport, and will be a reference in the field of third-level, or highly specialized, hospitals.

Different loads

The client needed an emergency genset of 590-650 kVA for the hospital complex and Genesal Energy designed a generator set of great power in order to comply with the client’s needs given the different loads in the facility; guaranteeing power supply facing possible mains failures and thus, ensuring the hospital’s normal operation. These are the generator set’s main features.

Features

  • Engine cooling liquid recirculation and heating system to provide adequate temperature for startup.
  • Startup via external command.
  • Generator set soundproofed to avoid excessive noise and vibrations in the facility.
  • Gel Batteries.
  • Warranty increased to three years.