Remote facilities and temporary project sites often require electrical power before a permanent utility connection is available, or in locations where grid connection is not practical. Construction sites, mining operations, infrastructure projects and emergency works may also need generating equipment that can be transported, installed and relocated as site conditions change.
We provides 10–3000 kW generator sets in open, silent, mobile and containerized configurations. Equipment can be specified according to the required load, operating hours, site conditions, fuel requirements and mobility requirements.
Power Requirements in Remote and Temporary Projects
Temporary power is commonly needed during the period between project mobilization and permanent electrical infrastructure. At remote sites, generator sets may remain the primary source of electricity for the duration of the operation.
The power requirement can also change as the project develops. A construction site may initially supply lighting and site offices, then add pumps, compressors, welding equipment, cranes and other machinery. A remote industrial facility may require continuous generation with limited access to utility power.
Typical applications include:
Construction and civil engineering
Mining and quarrying
Railway and highway projects
Oil and gas field operations
Remote industrial facilities
Temporary camps and facilities
Emergency and recovery operations
Site Conditions Affect Generator Selection
Load Characteristics
The generator needs to accommodate the actual operating load as well as starting and transient requirements from motors, pumps, compressors and other inductive equipment.
Operating Duty
The required configuration is different when the generator operates for several hours per day compared with continuous prime power operation.
Environmental Conditions
Ambient temperature, altitude, dust, humidity and weather exposure can affect engine performance, cooling and enclosure requirements.
Fuel Availability
Fuel consumption, tank capacity, delivery frequency and available storage need to be considered together, particularly at remote locations.
Transportation
Mobile and containerized equipment must be suitable for the available transport method, site access and relocation requirements.
Installation
Ventilation, exhaust discharge, grounding, fuel connections and electrical interfaces must be considered before the generator is commissioned.
Generator Capacity for Changing Loads
Single Generator
Suitable when the required load remains within the capacity of one generator.
Multiple Generators
Suitable when total demand is higher or when project capacity needs to increase in stages.
Parallel Operation
Multiple generator sets can be synchronized and operated as a combined generating system. Load sharing allows the available generation capacity to be distributed between operating units.
Power Configuration for Remote Sites
Fuel Autonomy
Where refueling is difficult, a larger fuel tank or external fuel storage system may be required to achieve the specified operating period.
Cooling
High ambient temperatures and restricted airflow can affect radiator performance and engine output. Cooling arrangements should therefore be evaluated against actual site conditions.
Altitude
At higher elevations, reduced air density can affect engine performance. The site altitude should be considered when determining the required generator specification.
Dust Protection
Mining and construction environments may expose engines and electrical components to high levels of dust. Appropriate filtration and enclosure arrangements may be required.
Maintenance Access
When the generator operates far from service facilities, access to filters, batteries, fluids and other maintenance points becomes an important part of equipment selection.
Generator Systems Supplied by Bofa Power
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Configuration |
Typical Application |
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Open Generator Sets |
Generator rooms and protected installations |
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Silent Generator Sets |
Noise-sensitive outdoor or temporary sites |
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Mobile Generator Sets |
Relocatable construction and project power |
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Containerized Generator Sets |
Remote and extended outdoor operation |
Project Engineering and Equipment Preparation
Load Assessment
Review the required power, major loads, motor starting characteristics and expected load profile.
Operating Duty
Determine whether the generator will operate on a temporary, standby, prime or continuous basis.
Site Assessment
Confirm environmental conditions, installation location, transportation access and available fuel infrastructure.
Generator Configuration
Select generator capacity, engine, alternator, enclosure, fuel system and control equipment.
Factory Testing
Verify generator operation, electrical output, control functions and other agreed test requirements before shipment.
Site Installation
Complete electrical connections, grounding, fuel supply, ventilation and exhaust arrangements.
Commissioning
Verify generator operation and site interfaces before placing the system into service.
Information Required for Generator Selection
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Project Parameter |
Required Information |
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Power Requirement |
Kw / Kva Or Available Load List |
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Operating Duty |
Prime / Continuous / Standby / Temporary |
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Operating Hours |
Hours per day or continuous operation |
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Major Loads |
Motors, pumps, compressors, cranes, etc. |
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Voltage |
Required output voltage |
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Frequency |
50 Hz / 60 Hz |
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Site Conditions |
Temperature, altitude, dust and weather exposure |
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Installation |
Indoor / Outdoor |
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Mobility |
Fixed / Relocatable |
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Fuel |
Diesel / Gas |
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Runtime |
Required hours between refueling |
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Generator Quantity |
Single unit / Multiple units |
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Control |
Automatic / Synchronization / Load Sharing |