Industrial facilities and project sites often operate under conditions that are very different from conventional commercial buildings. Production equipment can create large and changing loads, grid access may be limited, and power demand can increase as a project moves from construction to full operation.
Bofa Power provides diesel and gas generator systems from 10–3000 kW, with open, silent, mobile and containerized configurations. Generator capacity, operating mode, fuel system, control configuration and installation type can be specified according to the project's actual requirements.
The Industry Challenge
Factories, mines, infrastructure projects and remote industrial sites may depend on generator power for much more than emergency backup.
Large motors, pumps, compressors, crushers, conveyors and processing equipment can create substantial starting currents and rapidly changing loads. At the same time, project sites may have limited grid capacity, temporary power requirements or no practical grid connection at all.
As a result, the power system needs to account for:
High and variable loads
Motor starting requirements
Long operating hours
Limited or unstable grid supply
Remote site conditions
Changing power demand as the project develops
Fuel storage and delivery
Future capacity requirements
What Industrial & Project Buyers Need to Solve
Insufficient Grid Capacity
A new plant or remote project may not have enough utility capacity to support the required equipment, while extending the grid can involve significant infrastructure, permitting and lead-time requirements.
Solution:
Use generator sets as prime or supplementary power sources while the utility connection is unavailable or insufficient.
Heavy Starting Loads
Mining and industrial equipment such as pumps, compressors, crushers and conveyors can impose high starting demands that are not reflected by their normal running load.
Solution:
Generator sizing should consider motor starting characteristics, load steps and the sequence in which equipment is brought online.
Changing Project Loads
Construction sites and industrial projects rarely have a fixed load from day one. Power demand can increase as new equipment, workshops, processing systems or site facilities are commissioned.
Solution:
Use modular generator configurations, including multiple generator sets operating in parallel where appropriate, so capacity can be matched to the project's current and future requirements.
Difficult Site Conditions
Remote industrial sites may involve high ambient temperatures, dust, limited maintenance access, difficult transportation and restricted fuel logistics.
Solution:
The generator package, enclosure, cooling system, fuel capacity and service access need to be considered together rather than specified independently.
Project-Based Power System Planning
Load
Review the required running load, peak demand, largest motors and expected load steps.
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Duty
Determine whether the generator will operate as prime, continuous, standby or temporary power.
02
Site
Consider ambient temperature, altitude, dust, ventilation, noise, installation space and transportation access.
03
Fuel
Confirm the available fuel type, expected consumption, storage capacity and refueling arrangements.
04
Expansion
Consider whether additional generating capacity will be required as the project moves into later stages.
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Diesel Generator Sets
10–3000 kW generator sets for prime, standby and project power applications.
Gas Generator Sets
Gas-powered generation for suitable industrial and commercial applications where fuel availability and project conditions support gas operation.
Containerized Generator Sets
Suitable for outdoor and remote projects where the generator requires weather protection, transportability and an integrated equipment layout.
Mobile Generator Sets
For construction sites, temporary facilities and projects where power equipment needs to be relocated during different project stages.
Silent Generator Sets
For industrial or project environments where generator noise needs to be controlled.
Power Configurations for Different Projects
Single Generator Set
Suitable where the required project load can be served by one generator and future expansion is limited.
Multiple Generator Sets
Several generator sets can be configured to operate in parallel when the project requires higher total capacity, load sharing or staged capacity.
Containerized Power Systems
A practical option for remote or outdoor projects where the generator needs to be transported, protected and installed as an integrated package.
Mobile Power
Useful during construction and temporary project phases where the power requirement or equipment location changes over time.
Where These Solutions Are Used
Mining: Power for crushers, conveyors, dewatering pumps, ventilation, workshops, site camps and processing equipment.
Construction: Temporary and project power for cranes, pumps, compressors, lighting, site offices and construction equipment.
Manufacturing: Prime or standby power for production facilities, process equipment, pumps, HVAC and essential plant systems.
Infrastructure: Power for railway, highway and other infrastructure projects where permanent utility power may not yet be available.
Remote Industrial Facilities: Independent power for facilities operating away from established grid infrastructure.
Built Around the Project Specification
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Requirement |
Configuration Options |
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Power Output |
10–3000 kW |
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Operating Mode |
Prime / Standby / Temporary |
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Fuel |
Diesel / Gas |
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Generator Type |
Open / Silent / Mobile / Containerized |
|
Engine Brand |
Cummins / Perkins / Volvo / Yuchai / Weichai / SDEC / MTU |
|
Frequency |
50 Hz / 60 Hz |
|
Voltage |
According to project requirements |
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Control |
Automatic / Synchronization / Load Sharing |
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Fuel System |
Standard / Increased Fuel Capacity |
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Installation |
Indoor / Outdoor / Mobile / Containerized |
From Project Requirements to Tested Equipment
Project Assessment
Review load requirements, operating duty, electrical specifications and site conditions.
Generator Configuration
Select power capacity, engine, alternator, controller and generator enclosure according to the project.
System Integration
Complete fuel, cooling, electrical, control and enclosure systems.
Factory Testing
Verify generator operation, electrical output and control functions. Load testing can be arranged according to the agreed specification.
Delivery Preparation
Complete final inspection, documentation and packing before shipment.