Diesel continued generator system

These catalysts contained promoters to minimise SO2 oxidation. Second-generation systems are based on a combined oxidation catalyst and particulate trap to remove HC and CO, and to alleviate particulate emissions on a continuous basis. The next phase will be the development of advanced catalysts for NO removal under oxidising conditions. Low or 2ero sulfur diesel fuel will be an advantage in overall system development. 

Diesel plants are used in small power plants for the continuous generation of electricity and in standby power plants for the temporary generation of electric power. In the latter case, they must be able to supply, mostly at short notice, important users with power until the temporary breakdown of the regular power supply has been remedied. These plants are located as standby units in airports, radio and TV stations, hospitals, nuclear power plants, large-scale elevator systems, etc. 

Studies showed that a BESS on the MP L system could (i) help stabilize and improve the power quality of the system, i.e., reduce voltage and frequency deviations (ii) reduce reliance on the diesel generator, and thus realize attendant savings in fuel-related costs. Subsequently, the GE-GNB alliance (see Section 10.5.8) provided a suitable, 1.6-MVA (10s)/1.0-MW (continuous) BESS, which was interconnected at a 12.47-kV sub-station. Construction began in April 1996, was completed in December 1996, and the BESS has been operational since February... 

RAPS systems capable of supplying continuous power must have either a diesel generator in constant operation and/or a battery bank. If renewable energy is abundant, RAPS systems can also include a photovoltaic (PV) array, a wind generator, and/or a hydro-generator. An inverter to convert direct current (d.c.) to... 

The developing nations are beginning to see stand-alone PV systems as the way forward for electrification of rural areas beyond the National Grid rather than continuing with expensive diesel generators and polluting kerosine lamps. 

Emergency standby power is normally off and does not start (manually or automatically) until the utility AC feed fails. A diesel generator can be started within 10 to 30 s if the system has been maintained properly. Such an interruption, however, is far too long for DP hardware. Most DP systems cannot ride through more than 8 to 22 ms of power interruption. Systems that can successfully ride through short-duration power breaks, as far as energy continuity is concerned, stiU may enter a fault condition because of electrical noise created by the disturbance. 

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