Author: Ashley
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Genset Battle Royale; Diesel, Natural Gas or Bi-fuel!
Canada has a variety of fuel options for commercial and industrial power generation. Diesel fuel has historically been the top contender since there have been diesel engines available in the industrial market. They are rugged, reliable, and much more efficient than gasoline. With time comes innovation, and today there are many different industrial power generation options. But which one is the best? Let’s see if Diesel will hold on to its championship title or if it will be overthrown by Natural Gas or Bi-Fuel?
Current Champion: Diesel Fuel
Diesel is used a lot in remote areas where there is no access to Natural Gas. Diesel is shipped to these locations and is used for everything from vehicles to power generation. There are no spark plugs or wires which reduces maintenance costs and engine failure. Diesel fuel is one of the most efficient and energy-dense fuels available today. Diesel can be used for prime or standby power applications, and has the ability to provide power to small loads or up to huge 6 Megawatt loads. Unfortunately, Diesel is not the cleanest source of fuel. It’s bad for the environment as it creates filthy particulates, but there are stiff regulations in place to move industrial Diesel engines into Tier 4 Final emissions standards. As well, Diesel cannot be stored too long or it starts to breakdown and becomes unsuitable for use, causing damage and clogging filters if used.
Challenger to the right: Natural Gas
Natural Gas is extremely abundant in Canada and is becoming more and more readily available. A major advantage is that it does not create particulates, so it is a much cleaner fuel. Natural Gas is a fraction of the price as compared to Diesel. However, Natural Gas is not as powerful as Diesel. The initial cost of the engine is a little higher but the gas itself is cheaper. The offset is you may consume more Natural Gas than Diesel for equivalent power output. The biggest problem with Natural Gas is that remote areas requiring power generation must get a lot more complex with how they store it as compared to Diesel. It is possible to compress it down to liquid form and store it using a cryotank, but this makes the process costlier. In summary, the Natural Gas generator option maybe the best option for urban areas but not as much in rural or remote areas. Natural Gas also has the option to be used in cogeneration or CHP (learn about CHP here) which has amazing efficiency and is much more environmentally friendly
Challenger to the left: Bi-Fuel
This isn’t the new guy; Bi-Fuel has been around as long as Diesel. It’s been used since the 1930’s before the power grid expanded into rural areas; these Bi-Fuel engines could be found all over the world! They were taken out of service due to the economic benefits of the power grid but the concept is gaining popularity again. The push for cleaner energy, and reducing imported oil is at the top of the governments reoccurring issues. Diesel fuel prices are on a steady rise along with gasoline, while Natural Gas stays low and inexpensive. These Bi-Fuel systems that allow mixing of Diesel and Natural Gas can harness the efficiency and higher torque of Diesel, while also taking advantage of the cleaner emissions and lower cost of Natural Gas. This option is more powerful than just Natural Gas option. It is also more expensive that either option.
Each challenger has its pros and cons for power generation. Bi-Fuel can be complex and expensive to get started up, but offers a cleaner option than Diesel and a more powerful option than Natural Gas. Diesel can be used anywhere and is the absolute most powerful, but it comes with a huge environmental cost until regulations are fully implemented. Then there is Natural Gas which is hands-down the cleanest option – also perhaps one of the cheaper options – but it’s limited on power and where it can be used. The selection comes down to application, location and cost, as well on environmental considerations.
Genrep offers Seneca Power Generation brand generators. These commercial or industrial heavy duty generators come in a variety of fuel types. Seneca offers Diesel, Natural Gas and Bi-Fuel options; we work with you to ensure the best power product for your application. Click here to learn more http://genrep.com/products/generators/
Genrep to the Rescue!!
Being in the generator service business means that we are constantly responding to emergency calls wherever is required. It’s the nature of the industry! Genrep has been servicing generators across Canada for over 34 years. We are on the road 24/7/365 because we know the importance of emergency service and reducing downtime for our customers.
Recently, two large, upscale condo buildings downtown Toronto lost power. Heavy rain leaked into the condo’s HVAC system on to the high voltage panel, which caused an explosion. No one was hurt, thankfully, but the damage caused a power outage and the building required extensive repairs in order to restore power.
The standby generators for the buildings – which Genrep maintains – switched on flawlessly to provide emergency life-safety power to the residents for over 50 hours. Unfortunately, while these powered emergency lights, elevators and other essential services, it still left hundreds of residents without electricity in their units.
Genrep came to the rescue by providing an additional 2 Megawatts of power using rental generators while the Condo Corporation worked to fix the damage caused by the rain. These rental generators ensured residents had full power during the repairs. Genrep attended and coordinated a major collaboration of trades to supply and install the equipment required; more than 150 hours of Genrep’s manpower and almost 18,000 feet of power distribution cables went in to the effort.
Genrep’s presence was immediate and swift and we stayed on point until everything was settled. We are proud to say that these two condo buildings are back online and everyone has power!
To learn more about Genrep’s services please go to: Genrep Emergency Services
AKSA is Finally Here, Canada!
AKSA Power Generation has finally made its way to Canada! Genrep Ltd signed with AKSA as the sole Canadian distributor at the beginning of 2017. Genrep can now supply AKSA to help power Canadian industries with high quality and competitive price leader within its market segment.
AKSA head office is located in Istanbul, Turkey, and has been manufacturing industrial generators for over thirty years. In this time, they have become experts in the power generation industry and are known worldwide.
Genrep has been providing premium power solutions since 1983, and in that time has become one of the most trusted companies in the industry. Bringing AKSA to Canada was a no brainer for Genrep, knowing that customers are looking for a solution that is priced competitively without compromising on quality. AKSA is exactly this product and should be considered for your next project.
What makes AKSA such a big deal? These units are manufactured with high quality, durable enclosures and have multiple different engine options to fit your preference or need. Easy to install, easy to maintain, long-lasting units, these gensets are made to be easily dropped into any of your engineering jobs. Have multiple projects on the go? Contact one of Genrep’s Powergen specialists to help show you the huge power range to fit any small to an extremely large project.
AKSA has a power range that keeps its customer in mind, offering a wide variety ranging from 4kW – 2030kW Standby to 9kW – 1836kW Prime
ASKA is fully customizable to any specification including paralleling units, enclosed, non-enclosed, and portable.
Another fun fact? AKSA knows that parallel units are necessary for critical power project, that’s why they all have been pre-manufactured to be able to be easily paralleled to as many units as you need. These units are so cost effective and so easy to add to your project, we insist that you ask Genrep about AKSA!