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    Custom Prime Power Solution for Exclusive Fishing Resort on BC Coast

    admin 0 Comment August 14, 2016

    Custom Prime Power Solution for Exclusive Fishing Resort on BC Coast

    Super Quiet Prime Power, Paralleling with 120 Kilowatts for maximum loads.

    From the moment you walk into the custom designed cargo container you can tell that everything is top drawer. From the checker plated floor, to the Inside Containerinsulated perforated aluminum sheeting, designed to keep the sound from ever leaving the inside of the container. (Although having it buried deep inside a hill certainly ensures that as well.)

    Custom fabricated self contained Power Generating Station. It almost seems a shame to hide this custom built solution away, but for the guests of this exclusive fishing resorts mooring their massive yachts, the idea is to be neither seen, nor heard, Howard McCoy and his crew of diesel / electric fabricators accomplished just that.

     

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    The Prime Power Generating system is designed from the ground up to run seamlessly on both light duty cycles and at maximum peak loads.

    When all the pleasure crafts yachts come into to moor and maximum power supply is needed during these peak load times, the Paralleling switching gear, from Deep Sea Electronics DSE brings both generators online. 

    The larger Generator is the Cadillac (or the Gold Standard ) of the operation is the 4BT3.9-g2
    102 hp 80kw Cummins Diesel Generator that was custom fabricated in the Discovery Diesel Electric shop. The Alternator is 1800RPM 3phase 208 volt.

    The secondary generator is a B series 3.3 40kw and is designed to run when the loads are smaller to burn less fuel and conserve energy. When loads become less it automatically shuts itself down and on peak loads The 4BT3.9 Cummins comes online too for a 120kw power generating capacity.

    The Interior Distribution panel inside the container is for outside loads, that is to say, all the other loads other than what the docks require. This will feed any house loads, washrooms etc.

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    Custom Light Package

    The custom light package is state of the art, and is powered from outside source a micro hydro station.  A 30kw Pelton Wheel Generator when generators are off line, or to run from generators. The system is designed to always have lights regardless of the situation and to provide years of low maintenance service.

     

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    Custom Built Day Tank

    This unit comes with a custom build day tank for fuel, but unit is fed from the storage tank outside of the container.


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    and control wires are 12 conductor for both of the gen sets.

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    So how does this custom power generating package work?

    1. The Diesel Power Generation station is set in the side of a hill and back-filled completely covered except for the access door for servicing. This reduces the noise to make the whole generator station ultra quiet.
    2. As load increases the generators will kick on as needed. When it reaches capacity it will have paralleling value of both units and the entire power system can generate a maximum of 120 kw. As  the power demand decreases, the generators will automatically shut off, depending on how much load is required. On light duty cycles only the B series 3.3 40 kw one plant will be running and when loads decrease even more, the 30 KW mini hydro station will operate for maximum efficiency.
    3. From the Diesel Prime Power Under Ground Generating station it goes to the 600 volts distribution center. This then feeds the kiosk that have the transformers and moves the power from 600 volts to 208 volts. These units are weather proof stainless steel, top end units.
    4. From the 208 transformer kiosk, the power is then transferred to the distribution pods located on the docks, to service some of the most exclusive yachts to be seen anywhere. The power distribution pods provide both 30 amp and 50 amp services

    Like more information on custom power generating packages? click for more info

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    Renting Temporary Power

    Temporary Power Rental Solutions

    admin 0 Comment February 17, 2016

    Temporary Power Rental Solutions

    At Discovery Diesel Electric. we’re helping customers develop custom solutions for their temporary & emergency power plans that are turnkey and can be easily deployed by most employees. Our Diesel Electric product solutions can be designed to the specific needs of your facility.Diesel Rental Unit on Wheels

    The possibilities are endless, but the one constant is that the final solution comes from one source. Our experts can meet with you on site to find out what you need, develop a plan and deliver products that will keep your facility running in the event of a power emergency.

    amp power, shutdowns, emergency response, turnarounds, planned maintenance and?… these are just a few examples of times when temporary power equipment might be needed. Why rent? Well, there are a lot of reasons renting can make sense, the most obvious being associated cost savings. When it doesn’t make sense to invest capital into a generator package for a 3 – 6 month project when you can rent one for less than a tenth of the cost of owning? The same can be said for the distribution equipment needed to step the voltage up or down – along with the transfer switches, transformers, panels, protection, cable and other equipment your job might require.

    Do away with the overhead of owning the equipment, including maintenance and repairs, storage, labor, certifications, permits, engineering, planning and logistics. We have the right temporary power generation package when it makes sense to rent? click to view rentals..

    Whether you’re looking for solutions to keep your manufacturing plant running, an logging camp, construction site, we know time lost means money lost. Our totally customizable emergency electrical power solutions can minimize your downtime, meet your safety criteria and allow you to work with one company to get it all done.

    Click here to learn more about our products for temporary and emergency power.

    For more information:
    1-800-245-5985

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    Alternative Energy

    See the alternative energy solutions that will change our world

    admin 0 Comment February 17, 2016

    See the alternative energy solutions that will change our world

    We have long had a love affair with petroleum based fuel solutions and our world has long depended on fossil fuels for energy generation, but now cutting edge technologies, are providing viable new energy solutions that will change energy as we know it.

    General Electric has partnered with National Geographic to explore the future of energy sourced from new and unique sources in Energy on the Edge, an episode of the thrilling new Breakthough TV series.

    The episode follows innovative alternative energy projects that will enable clean energy to be collected from previously untapped sources and help humanity address the significant damage we have done to our environment.

    “There is clean, safe energy all around us, and we are obligated to find ways to access it,” says director Akiva Goldsman, who also directed the likes of Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, Cinderella Man and I Am Legend. more..


    As stated by Ken Braun

    Tomorrow’s alternative energy may be a big solution you haven’t heard about today

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    Ken goes on to say in the article. ‘

    The phrase ‘alternative energy’ is often deployed as a euphemism for options that don’t seem to provide enough power to be worth the trouble. Yet almost all the big energy sources we use were once the alternative to what was being used before. There are many energy options in the works today that promise to power much more of our world tomorrow than what we often call ‘alternatives.’ These potentially huge solutions rarely receive the same attention.

    Defenders of wind and solar subsidies often point to nuclear energy as an example of an alternative that needed taxpayer help to succeed. True, but unlike each of those nuclear power was a big solution that scaled up quickly. Today a nation as large and rich as France can obtain most of its electricity from nuclear.

    Germany recently began a shutdown of its nuclear program and launched an energy regime based on ‘renewables.’ Because the wind won’t blow and the sun won’t shine reliably, the result has been painful prices and other market distortions. The Economist reported two years ago that 38 percent of Germany’s non-fossil fuel ‘renewable’ consumption came from burning wood, the fuel choice for the caveman.

    Wind power will always be with us, but its day of dominance was also yesterday. It brought Columbus to this continent, but ocean vessels have long since switched over to coal, then petroleum and even nuclear. The status of wind as a promising ‘alternative’ after five centuries should set off alarm bells about its limits.

    Solar surely is cutting-edge technology, but even wind power output dwarfs solar. And like wind, there is a reliability issue: We still need power when the sun doesn’t shine. Burning wood still produces more American power – and more reliable power – than solar panels.

    By contrast, hydraulic fracturing was a sketchy ‘alternative’ just over a decade ago, but has since transformed the world’s petroleum and natural gas markets. Real alternative energy is in these big scale possibilities.’

    Want more information about real world Alternative Power Solutions here in BC and on Vancouver Island? click here for more information

     

     

     

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    Home Standby Power

    A Powerful, Affordable Solution for Homes and Businesses – Automatic Standby Generators

    admin 0 Comment February 17, 2016

    A Powerful, Plus Affordable Solution for Homes and Businesses – Automatic Standby Generators

    Generator Standby SystemNature and oversights are the one thing you can count on. since each year hundreds of thousands go without power and the numbers are climbing. The focus on standby generators and their ability to keep homes and businesses operating is an understandable development since each year many people like you go without power in times when you need it most and the numbers are climbing.

    Backup power is now more affordable than ever and is a wise business decision. Compared to the expense of lost revenue and product spoilage, an automatic standby genset is a bargain that will provide years of reliable service. Now is the age that many homeowners want the same protection, too: “It’s easy to see how quickly this investment will pay for itself. Staying open when many others have closed is a great way for the average business to recoup the cost of a backup system during its first outage. Having standby power is the best way to stay in business. It is also one of the smartest investments for homes in on Vancouver Island and the Coast of BC. Compared to the cost of a flooded basement without the sump pump, no heat, frozen water pipes, no stove and no well water an automatic standby system can be a lifesaver.”

    Being the only business open during an outage you can draw an obvious conclusion is that you may double or even triple your usual revenue per hour being the area’s only owned and operated Cumins/Onan Generator user.

    In order to assist you with making the right standby power investment we strongly advise you to consult with us, the area’s Leading Cumins Onan® “Certified” Warranty Dealer and Installer, Discovery Diesel Electric Ltd., will conduct a free site survey and electrical load analysis in order to recommend the best size and placement of the system. Whether for home or business, please feel free to call Howard at the office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-800-245-5985, or visit their website at www.discoverydieselelectric.com to view information about all their services and generator systems. We are Vancouver Island’s independent service organization for generator service and maintenance of your stand-by power systems. From Prince George to Victoria and all across British Columbia Coastal Area Discovery Diesel has the technicians and expertise to keep your critical stand-by power systems maintained and operating regardless of the manufacturer. We provide maintenance and repair on most major brands including Caterpillar, Katolight, Kubota, John Deere, Kohler, MTU, and Cummins, Onan. We have highly skilled service professionals that understand stand-by power systems.

    In addition, at www.discoverydieselelectric.com, you will find a wealth of information that is extremely helpful for your family and business about disaster preparedness, proper use of portable generators and the immediate link to current power outages along the entire coast of BC.

    Contact the automatic standby generator professionals and keep your family and business safe and secure 24/7.

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    Home Standby Power

    Installation Guide: Home Standby Generator for Emergency Backup Power

    admin 0 Comment February 15, 2016

    A Tutorial for Homeowners on Home Standby Emergency Backup Power:

    You need a qualified highly skilled service professionals that understand stand-by power systems.

    Home Standby Emergency Backup Power. The addition of a standby generator to your home is a large project that requires the skills of several trades. A careful, thoughtful approach is necessary to avoid missteps and issues, or even a costly disaster. The first essential steps are taken even before making a decision to purchase and install.

    Emergency standby generators supply power during an outage. They are permanently connected appliances that operate automatically when the utility power supply is interrupted and begin to supply the home with power just seconds after the outage occurs. Most residential models operate on either natural gas or propane (LP Gas), but diesel-fueled units are available.

    Standby generators represent a substantial investment and cutting corners to save a few dollars will probably end up costing many dollars in the long run. There’s no question you can find numerous online forums in which members will give you their expertise and detail how they cut corners and saved some money in the process. Such advice isn’t worth the liability or the few dollars it may save and you’ll rarely hear about the trouble they had later on with code violations and insurance issues.


     

    Overview of Home Standby Emergency Backup Power Generators

    A residential standby generator system consists of a generator with an electronic controller and an automatic transfer switch. The system monitors the incoming electrical supply lines and when power is lost, they begin a sequence of events that takes just a few seconds to complete.

    To avoid starts during momentary outages, the generator has a predetermined delay time before starting. The delay is commonly ten seconds, but may be as little as two seconds or as much as 1500 seconds.

    If power is not restored during the wait delay, the engine starts and is allowed to reach full speed. After warm-up—as little as five seconds—the generator signals the automatic transfer switch that it is ready to supply power. The warm-up time is necessary to allow the generator and engine to handle the full load of all the electrical circuits in operation at the time of the outage.

    The automatic transfer switch disconnects the main utility lines and connects power from the generator when the generator is ready. In a whole house system, this includes the entire main service panel. Other configurations or transfer switches may only move specific circuits onto generator power. In either case, the incoming power lines arestandby power isolated from the power produced by the generator. This essential safety feature prevents the generator from energizing the utility lines and endangering line workers who may be working to restore the local power grid.

    After the power outage until the standby generator system begins supplying power to the home averages about
    fifteen seconds, but can be as little as seven seconds. (The actual elapsed time depends on the equipment and how it is set up.)


    Choosing A Installation Site

    Some units meet fire codes that allow installation as close as eighteen inches from a home, but talking to an expertNice home will ensure you will meet local codes and can adjust the position to ensure the building inspector does not object.

    Ensure that this is an outdoor installation only. Standby generators produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can reach deadly concentrations in just minutes.

    Do you have neighbors? Your installation will affect them with noise and exhaust. Minimizing these factors is important. At twenty feet, a quality air-cooled unit makes about as much noise as a central air conditioner. Avoid putting the generator any closer. Cummins Power to homes are a great solution delivering both economical use and quiet running.

    Obtain the height and width of the generator from the manufacturer’s installation instructions and use them to determine the installation site.

      Some general guidelines which may vary by manufacturer or by local building codes include:

    • The top of the generator must be at least 60 inches from the roof that overhangs the house.
    • The rear corners must be at least 60 inches from any windows or doors that open.
    • The sides and front of the generator must be at least 36 inches from any obstruction.
    • Each manufacturer specifies the distance from the generator rear to the house.

    Locate the generator as close to the gas supply as possible to minimize plumbing costs, but keep other considerations in mind such as exhaust and noise when choosing a site.


    Purchase

    When it comes to purchase and delivery is important so that you can obtain your building permit and schedule the onan air cooled generatorcomplete install within the building permit’s required time frame.

    Make your building permit application and have another conversation with the inspector. When you use a certified and qualified supplier and contractor, you can be certain that both you and the inspector will know that the project will be down right the first time and lend an air of professionalism  to your standby home solution.

    Although most inspectors will not comment directly on any particular home backup generator provider, there will be hints when you mention Discovery Diesel Electric, and the long standing reputation with they have with Vancover Island, BC based inspectors.

     

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