Today you’re using diesel generators to provide your installation with constant power during PHCN blackouts.

The main characteristics for diesel generators are:

• max torque range
  the max torque range for a diesel generator is normally around
  1,200 to 1,400 rpm
• operational range
  diesel generators can be operated between 15% and 100%
  of their max capacity
• load curve characteristics
  diesel generators can be promptly stressed with 30% to 50% of their max capacity without stalling the engine
• electrical efficiency
  the electrical efficiency of diesel generators working in a range between 20% and 60% of their capacity is very remote and ranges around 20 to 40% only.
  1 Liter of diesel contains an energy value of about 10 kWh. Between 20 to 40% of this energy gets converted into electricity, the remaining energy leaves the system in form of heat.
  1 Liter diesel you only generate between 2 and 4 kWh electricity, at 165 NRN / l Diesel this corresponds to a diesel cost of about 55 NRN / kWh without maintenance, oil etc.
• lifetime expectation
  diesel generators are as reliable as the quality of their maintenance. Lifetimes of more than 10 years can be achieved as long as you maintain them properly.
• pollution values

Therefore an oversized diesel generator is very suitable to provide your facility with sufficient power in case of emergency or blackout. They work within a wide range and can cope with abrupt jumps or drops in demand within a few seconds.

For these applications diesel generators are very suitable. A continuous power generation is much too expensive.