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Containerized soundproof generator sets

Genesal Energy supplies 6 containerized soundproofed generator sets to a data centre in Norway

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The strategic importance of data centers

Data Centres are facilities that allow companies and users to quickly access data and, due to the function they perform, they have become essential in an increasingly digitalised world. Their electricity consumption is considerable and this high demand is not only used to run the IT equipment, but also to cool these rooms that house it.

Maintaining optimal temperatures in data centers

The optimum operation temperature in a data centre to ensure proper performance of the servers is between 18 and 20°C. To keep the temperature within these values, an uninterrupted power supply is vital. Any brief network outage could paralyse all the activities of a company and cause not only economic losses but also reputational damage that is difficult to recover from in most cases.

Generating sets: guarantee of continuity

For this purpose, redundant supply sources are used to ensure operational continuity in the event of any failure in the electricity grid, namely, electrical generators. An efficient and specialised solution to guarantee the constant availability of electrical energy.

Data Centre generator sets require cutting-edge engineering and experienced personnel. Genesal Energy provides both and for this reason the projects we develop are in great demand in this market.

One of our latest projects in this field has taken us to Norway, where we have supplied a total of six generator sets to power the emergency network of a data centre. The cold climate of this Nordic country was not an obstacle to the success of the project, as the six generator sets were designed to withstand the country’s low temperatures.

The engineering solution: 6 soundproofed generator sets in a container

Six 2250-2500 kVA soundproofed generator sets in a 40 feet HC container ready to work in permanent parallel with the grid. Two were designed with the power output on the right-hand side and four sets, symmetrical to the first two, with the power output on the left-hand side, which facilitated the installation of the power cabling.

Characteristics of containerized soundproof generator sets

  • 4.000 L Certified double-walled fuel tank which provides autonomy for more than 9 hours at 100% load.
  • Connections for fuel transfer from an external tank.
  • High-capacity fuel filtration system.
  • Container floor covered with checker plate.
  • Double starter motor.
  • Double set of batteries.
  • Motorised air inlet and outlet louvers.
  • Heat exchanger integrated in the base frame for heat recovery.
  • Customised power output busbars for easy connection.
  • C3 paint surface treatment, according to ISO12944, in RAL7016 colour.
  • Exhaust gas silencer installed on container, heat-insulated, with external aluminium coating.
  • The sound pressure level at a distance of 1 m is 85 dB.

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.

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.

Genesal Energy consolidates its growth

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The company expands its headquarters by 3,000 square meters in order to increase its production capacity.

Genesal consolida su crecimiento en 2019

Genesal Energy consolidates its growth in order to tackle a 2020 full of projects in Spain and in the demanding international market

The company continues its international expansion in strategic sectors and countries with personalized customer service as well as services like the Technical Assistance Service

Power plants, electric substations, DPCs, hospitals, airports, food and telecommunication sectors. Genesal Energy is present in all of these industries thanks to the versatility and high specialization of its equipment. With more than 25 years’ experience (this year the Galician company celebrates its anniversary) and with branch offices in Mexico and Peru, the company is closing 2019 with constant and controlled growth and with its mind on a new year full of projects. Because Genesal Energy’s objective is to continue growing internationally with a presence in new markets like the Asian giant Taiwan, but also nationally by increasing its production capacity with new installations adding up to 3,300 square meters at its central headquarters in Bergondo (province of A Coruña).

Here are some success stories and challenges for the future.

New rental product lines:

The search for new lines of business within an increasingly competitive market is one of Genesal’s commitments, and the rental line, with some excellent results at the end of the first year of its launch by the company is an excellent example. Reliability and robustness define these gensets destined for the rental market. Following the success of this product line and the official presentation in Mexico, where four generators were subsequently delivered, the company will continue its commitment to these rental products throughout the 2020 fiscal year. They are special products, custom made so as to make maintenance easier, and fitted with state of the art GPS systems for their immediate geolocation in case of theft.

Emergency energy for large health centers: Toledo Hospital (Spain) and Montero Hospital (Bolivia)

Electricity is vital in hospitals and its absence can have fatal consequences, which is why it is necessary to have state-of-the-art emergency generator systems. Among the projects carried out by Genesal in 2019, a special mention should be given to the supplying of four generators to the new hospital in Toledo which will open in the first semester of the year. They are four generators of 2250 and 2500 kVA which will function in parallel. Outside Spain, Genesal Energy offers a turnkey service to Montero Hospital (Bolivia): three 410-450 kVA generators, which are soundproof, one of them automatic, the other two in parallel with the air outlet on the upper side in order to fit in with the installation.

Gaining ground in the wind energy sector: from Los Llanos to Monte Cristi

This year Genesal has strengthened its presence in the field of renewable energy with a good number of wind farms in its portfolio. For example, in 2019, the company supplied emergency equipment for the substations in Oriche and Venta Vieja, in the province of Teruel, Montilla del Palancar (province of Cuenca) and in Serra das Penas (province of Lugo), and also for the wind farm in Los Llanos (province of Málaga), an installation for which we manufactured and delivered turnkey equipment. Internationally, we delivered a 100% personalized generator for the wind farm in Monte Cristi (Dominican Republic), whereas for the Agua Clara wind farm on the same Caribbean island, Genesal’s Engineering Department designed and manufactured a hurricane-proof generator for the whole park, which has 25 air generators, supplying power for 250,000 persons.

Biomass plants: the Viseu and Fundão stations

In Portugal there are two stations considered prime examples in the production of clean and renewable energy. They are the biomass plants located in Viseu and Fundão, repectively. Genesal installed special tailor-made equipment in both of these facilities.

More projects in Mexico: the combined-cycle power facility Topolobampo III

Genesal Energy’s strong presence in Mexico results in numerous projects, some of which are on a very large scale. Such is the case of the Topolobampo III combined-cycle power facility, whose founding in the municipality of Ahome was encouraged by the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), and which will supply power to more than 2.5 million people. It will start operating in 2020 and the emergency power for it will be supplied by Genesal.

Tailor-made generators for the Saudi Embassy in Chad

The embassy of Saudi Arabia in Chad also uses emergency power from this Spanish brand. Concretely, the order consisted of three sets of tailor-made generators of two different powers: of 2 x 1.000/1.100 (ojo, en español, también está mal, sobra un 0) kVA, 2 x 1.500/1.650 kVA and 2 x 25-27 kVA respectively, supposed to work in parallel.

Bigger presence in Asia: entry into Taiwan

The growth witnessed in Southeast Asia over the last two years was strengthened in 2019 with the addition of a new market: Taiwan. Said country is one of the most powerful economies in the world and Genesal entered its market through several projects. In total, we have supplied the Government 13 generators. It’s our aim to continue to expand the market with new operations.

New year, new challenges

The good results obtained in the 2019 fiscal year, which has seen a constant growth, induces optimism once again. The company, after 25 years of presence in the energy sector, has now grown up and expanded its central installations in Bergondo (province of A Coruña) by 3000 square meters. The new space is meant to provide the necessary production capacity in order to tackle the new challenges by an orderly growth, given that Genesal Energy’s main aim is always the customer, who should never feel unsupported, the company states.

An example of this commitment to close attention and personalized projects -a hallmark of our company- is the boost received by the Technical Assistance Service (SAT) Department -now an indisputable benchmark in matters of remote management and multi-branding- a section which is closing the year with a steady growth and the modernization of its vehicle fleet, a process which takes into account the latest developments in ergonomics.

As far as the expansion plans are concerned, Genesal Energy will maintain its international vocation. In this regard, although Europe and Latin America are its main markets, the company pays very special attention to others, such as Qatar and Taiwan, as well as the African market, a real challenge for the energy sector.

 

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We continue supplying power to Austria, a priority in our internationalization plans.

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Thanks to our Austrian distributors, we’ve supplied two generator sets of 88 and 275 kVA for two pump stations.

Both gensets were designed especially to be adapted to the client’s requirements, which included potential free contacts for the activation of external motorized louvers, and an earthing system comprised of 3 earth points, one on the inside of the canopy and two external points installed on the gensets’ baseframes; however, each unit also had its own distinctive features: the 88 kVA was designed to comply with 68BA@7m, and its silencers had to be installed in such a way that the genset’s width remained under 1100mm.

In the case of the 275 kVA unit, it had an oversized 990L fuel tank in its baseframe with a leakage tray underneath.

Features

  • Signal expansion module according to the installation’s requirements.
  • 3 earth points: one internal and two external installed on the baseframe.
  • Separate chargers for starting and control.
  • In the case of the 88 kVA, oversized canopy with silencers to comply with a sound level of 68dBA@7m, designed in such a way that the genset’s width wouldn’t surpass 1100mm to be able to install it in its corresponding room.
  • Baseframe fuel tanks with leakage trays, and leakage and fuel level sensors. For the 88 kVA, a 350L tank was installed. For the 275 kVA, an oversized 990L tank.

We supplied two customised generator sets for the Austrian market

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We continue rounding up references in Austria, where we’ve just supplied two special gensets of 650/715 kVA with Volvo engines for an important international multi-platform media firm.

They are two identical units, completely customised to fit the requirements of the client, who needed two generator sets prepared for parallel operation between eachother and with the mains, designed to withstand the load sequence of the coolers located at the facilities.

Each generator set has an oversized 1000L fuel tank installed in the base frame which includes a leakage collection tray, and is prepared for automatic fuel transfer from an external tank; as well as a special busbar adapted to the client’s power cables.

Features

  • 1000L fuel tank in the base frame with leakage tray to collect all genset liquids, prepared for automatic fuel transfer from an external fuel tank.
  • Parallel operation between gensets and with the mains.
  • Busbar adapted to the client’s power cables.
  • Fuel filter with heater.

 

Deportivo Alaves stadium illuminated by Genesal Energy

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The expansion of Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria, home to Spain’s La Liga football team Deportivo Alaves, will include energy designed by Genesal Energy.

Should the mains system go down at any time, the Genesal Energy generator will automatically kick in (pun intended), guaranteeing that the thousands of fans watching the match will not miss any of the action in the newly expanded stadium.

The Mendizorroza stadium is undergoing an investment of 50 million Euros, which will include an increase in capacity from 19,800 seats to 32,000. The 62% addition in spectator capacity forms a part of one the most ambitious undertakings to ever happen in the history of Deportivo Alaves. Overall, the expansion is not just about remodelling the stadium, it will also have a positive impact on the surrounding areas.

Settings such as Mendizorroza, are not only used for top flight Spanish football matches, they are also used for large events such as concerts. It means the role of the genset is fundamental in guaranteeing with efficiency the safety and continued enjoyment of events which congregate thousands of people in one place.

 To ensure efficiency and peoples wellbeing are met, the genset supplied by GENESAL ENERGY is very special, designed with a high capacity and an oversized alternator to meet the load peaks that will be demanded from it. The genset offers 650kVA emergency power rating in a sound proofed cabin, and employs a highly reliable engine prepared to immediately take on the required loads in any circumstances should the mains grid itself fail. While also maintaining constant and stable frequency and voltage values.

Oversized Alternator

Another of the peculiarities of the genset is its oversized alternator, for supplying the energy needed to the stadiums metal halide lamps. Both in luminosity and colour, these types of lamps are considered very high performance. They do however have an issue, which is the very high voltage peak reached in the start-up and a switch on phase of between 5 and 10 minutes when cold.

The oversized alternator is chosen because the lights will be switched on by the generator when they are already “hot” from being in use via the mains grid. After a mains grid failure this heat causes a highly reactive charge due to the voltage intensity passing through the condensers, which could destabilise the gensets voltage if it is has not been calculated correctly.

Soundproofed in a specially prepared room

Conscious of the issues faced, Genesal Energy has chosen an alternator specifically designed to supply the required load and re-establish stadium lighting in the minimum time possible.

The Mendizorroza stadium genset includes an electric motor which permits a constant level of frequency for continued power supply, and can recuperate very quickly from the sudden load impact during start-up.

Whilst the genset could easily be installed in the exterior, in this case a made to measure room will be used to place the generator inside, therefore reducing sound emissions and affording a much better acoustic environment in the surrounding area.

Two emergency gensets to guarantee reliability of an air traffic control tower in Cuba

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At Genesal Energy, we’ve supplied two 20kVA prime power gensets for a mobile air traffic control tower in Cuba.

They’re prepared to power the installation in the case of a public mains failure, protecting it at all times, as they have the capacity to power all of the tower’s systems as well as the vehicle’s electrohydraulic mechanisms.

The solution adds a special functionality: to change between one and the other automatically or to choose which of the both carries out the function of master and slave.

Both units were manufactured after studying the requirements of the client, who needed two compact gensets which would be easily integrated into the truck with the electrical panel and control panel separated and at a distance between one another.

Our group of engineers found a special solution and designed two two-phase gensets at a voltage of 220-110 V to adapt to the voltage of the Cuban grid. They’re very versatile units, with four different modes of operation which can be selected through the control panel. They’re located under the platform of a truck and have a remote control system located on the vehicle’s trailer.

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Why is it a special solution?

The main feature of these gensets is, above all, their redundant design, that is, the power supplied is done so by one of the gensets whenever there is a mains failure, meaning a second backup genset is left if the genset selected as the master were to fail or if the second genset itself were to be stopped due to maintenance.

Each genset has a remote control system through which the double switchover between both is managed as well as the switchover between each genset and the grid. Said system is installed inside the truck, communicating with both.

The solution adds a special functionality whose objective is to manage the redundancy of the gensets so that it’s possible to switch between one and the other automatically or choose which of the both carries out the function of master and slave manually through a selector in the control panel.

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Ultracompact

The gensets, on the other hand, are designed mechanically in an ultracompact format so that they occupy the least possible space, as they are installed under the platform of the truck’s semi-trailer where the control tower is located. Furthermore, the canopy that ensures the soundproofing of the gensets is completely removable in order to improve the accessibility of the genset for maintenance works due to the limited space available.

On the other hand, the engines used in these gensets are Deutz engines, cooled by oil, as they have to endure working temperatures of up to 30% higher than a standard engine cooled by antifreeze, thus maximizing the reliability of the system, especially considering the fact the gensets will be operating in especially harsh conditions. Reliability is a must in this type of units.

Energía de Hoy interviews Alexander Blanco López, head of the Operations Management department

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Operations Management is one of our most strategic departments. The magazine Energía de Hoy expressed interest in finding out how it works, its development and its operation. We’re sharing with you the interview that the magazine had with its Head of Department, Alexander Blanco López, in order to get a closer understanding of this area.

Alexander Blanco López is the Head of Operations Management at Genesal Energy. He studied Industrial Design in Ferrol and upon obtaining his post-graduate qualifications in the University of A Coruña he began working in Genesal Energy in January of 2007. Throughout these past 12 years, Blanco has grown professionally in the company. He is currently the Head of Operations Management, coordinating the interrelationship between the company’s different departments.

As you’ve made it known to the public, 2018 has been a very positive year for the company both in the international as well as the domestic market. What is Genesal Energy’s success based on?
From my point of view, our success is based on, above all, our versatility. In Genesal Energy we advise our customers, we assist them from the beginning because not only do we manufacture gensets, we also carry out “turnkey” projects which means we’re on top of everything during the whole process. We design and manufacture custom-made units, we take care of the installation, commissioning and subsequential maintenance works. I think that’s the key. While other big companies only manufacture, for us, the process starts when the client has an energy requirement and lets us know about it, and from that moment onwards we assist them, advising them and accompanying them at all times. Our link with the client doesn’t end in the factory. In reality, at Genesal Energy we’re really devoted to a comprehensive and highly personalised service. We don’t believe in the concept of mass production. Every sale the sales department closes we take on as a personalised project and a relationship of trust.

What perspective do you have for 2019?
We want to continue growing. 2018 was a very good year, the company took a great leap forward. For this reason our goals are centered around at least maintaining the levels achieved in the last fiscal year, where turnover grew 40% from 2017. The objective is to maintain these numbers, to consolidate them and to continue in the path of continuous and sustained growth.

This year you’ll be launching the new canopies by ranges. What will be their main features?
We’re finalizing the development of the first model of the new canopies so that the client, when they receive our gensets, perceive great quality. We’ve wanted to take it a step further and improve key aspects like utility and maintenance without them having an impact on the cost. The new canopies will adapt better to our our new production systems. In Genesal Energy we install different brands, both in the realm of engines and alternators and now, with this new generation of canopies, the sound attenuation of the gensets will improve and maintenance works will be simplified. This improvement has been promoted by the experience we’re acquiring not only in our own market, but also in other external markets where the requirement levels are higher, by taking note of this and trying to achieve excellence.

The development of products for the international market is without a doubt one of your strengths. Where does Genesal Energy operate exactly? Do you expect to expand this market short or medium term?
At Genesal Energy we carry out projects across the five continents and we have a magnificent relationship with big companies who develop projects worldwide and who we support. In this sense, the commercial department treats all our clients as if they were the only one, as they really are the ones who help to not only maintain us where we are, but also to improve and continue growing. It’s because of this that all throughout the month of January, a team of the Genesal Energy sales department travelled around the world to continue strengthening the relationships with clients and suppliers.

Offering a comprehensive service to your clients also contributes to the success of this company. What does this service entail?
We offer complete support to the client: telephone assistance, in situ, we visit their site, we take care of the set-up of the genset in any type of installation. We respond to any of their technical queries. On the other hand, once they’ve made a purchase order, we carry out a custom-made design, we manufacture the product, we carry out tests in our headquarters in Bergondo (100% of the manufactured units are tested before leaving the factory, at 110% of the load), we send over the genset, install it, and then we carry out another test in situ. We also offer our after-sales maintenance service throughout the whole lifespan of the genset.
At Genesal Energy, we don’t leave any part of the process on the sidelines. We’re aware of every detail, from the most basic elements to the genset’s maintenance works, both in the preventive and corrective sense. And if any fault should occur, we’re always there, implementing remote maintenance systems through which we know the status of the genset in real time and are made aware of any problems that could arise, carrying out the necessary preventive actions before a mains failure could occur and the genset is no longer working. We look for excellence for our customers, we know they make large investments in machinery that costs a lot of money, so we must guarantee their correct operation.

Source: Interempresas Media – Energía de hoy Magazine

Energy with remote control modules for the French bank Credit Agricole, a leading European high street bank.

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Leading European banking institution Credit Agricole with their headquarters in France and a strong presence in Spain has put their trust in Genesal Energy to carry out a project from the design stages to execution in order to supply emergency power in one of their key branches in the famous Paseo de la Castellan in Madrid.

Not only are Credit Agricole a key credit supplier in France, they are also one of Europe’s biggest banks, and manage more active assets than any other bank on the continent. They are also Europe’s biggest insurer and financer of large projects.

The project undertaken by Genesal for CA consisted in supplying two emergency gensets, each with a rating of 630kVA. The gensets were to form part of the overall electrical set up within the building, and have been set up to start up automatically should the mains electricity supply cease to operate, and therefore guarantee the ongoing operational status if the bank.

In this particular case, as the end user is a major international bank, it is essential to have a back-up power system as the knock-on effect to the whole business in the event of a power loss can cause complex issues to arise. This particular site needs to be powered 24 hours a day, there is no margin for error.

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Any time, any place

The gensets supplied by Genesal Energy have been designed to incorporate a remote-control communication module, permitting start up and switch-off of the gensets online at any time from any location on the planet.

This type of communication system also allows for preventative maintenance to be carried out. Using a communication card, Genesal’s technical service department can visualise all the different parameters of the gensets. This permits instant recognition of potential alarms or anomalies that may occur in the future. This type of real time instant detection means Genesal Energy can ensure the gensets never reach a critical point which may affect their ability to function correctly.

Additionally, the gensets have been soundproofed so that they could be installed on the rooftop, and as such minimising the acoustic contamination in the vicinity.