Diesel Electric Services enters biogas generator market
Company Announcement - With the build of our first biogas fuelled generator, Diesel Electric Services has now entered the biogas market, one that is sure to grow as we look for alternative sources of energy. In this case, the source of the energy is waste material from a chicken abattoir. The gas generated from the digestion of this material has sufficient quantities of methane to generate power.
The unit supplied can export 150 kW of electrical power. The prime mover is a 6 cylinder, spark ignited reciprocating piston engine with turbocharging and intercooling. To gain as much use out of the biogas as possible, 230 kW of heat is recovered from the engine jacket, oil cooler and exhaust gas. This heat is used to heat water from ambient conditions to 80°C which is then used at various places in the process. The generator will operate on a continuous, 24/7/365 basis, parallel to mains and offset the load from the rest of the plant. In the event of a power failure, the generator will supply power to the auxiliary systems of the biogas plant to ensure there is no loss in production of the biogas.
As is often the case with new technologies, several “teething” problems were encountered once the build was complete. These were overcome through extensive in-house testing, made possible by the installation of a permanent natural gas line earlier in the year. The end result is a product delivered to site that only requires minor adjustment of settings to accommodate the biogas fuel.
For more information contact Alain Bonfrer, 086 110 6633.
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