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A Multifaceted View of Distributed Generation Systems and their Impacts

Marcelo Algrain, Ph.D.

Engineering Technical Steward
Electric Power Division

ABSTRACT

The term Distributed Generation (DG) encompasses a wide range of electric power generation sources - from a residential rooftop photovoltaic resource to a large wind farm.

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Hybrid Microgrids: The Time Is Now.

Microgrids that Combine Renewable Energy with Diesel or Gas Generator Sets and Energy Storage Capabilities Can Deliver Clean, Cost-effective Electricity to Remote Locations with Limited or No Access to Reliable Utility Power.

Francois-Xavier Saury
Caterpillar Inc.
Microgrid Business Development Manager for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States

Craig Tomlinson
Caterpillar Inc.
Electric Power Division - Microgrid Team Product Support Readiness Manager

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Cooling Contingency Planning: Five Steps to Minimizing Downtime

Cooling Contingency Planning: Five Steps to Minimizing Downtime

By Joe Blackett
Peterson Power, Inc., San Leandro, CA 94577

In today’s critical facilities, there are certain services whose importance simply cannot be understated:

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Simplifying Generator Set Ratings

Simplifying Generator Set Ratings

By Armen Kludjian
Peterson Power, Inc., San Leandro, CA 94577

Choosing a generator for your facility can be a confusing journey. Information about various units’ horsepower ratings and power outputs can make for a dizzying array of choices. How can you be sure you picked the correctly rated unit for your specific need?

Generally, the more horsepower generated, the higher the heat generated resulting in shorter service intervals and increased wear.

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Putting Together a High-Efficiency, Reliable and Bankable Biogas-to-Power Plant

Putting Together a High-Efficiency, Reliable and Bankable Biogas-to-Power Plant 

Michael A. Devine
Gas Product/Marketing Manager with the Electric Power Gas Group of Caterpillar Inc.

May 2015
 
Introduction

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Converting Data Centers From Diesel To Gas Power Generation

Converting Data Centers From Diesel To Gas Power Generation

Marcelo Algrain, Ph.D.
Senior Engineering Technical Steward
Caterpillar Inc. Electric Power Division

October 2016

INTRODUCTION

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Seismic Qualification Of a 4 MW Emergency Power Generator Set

Seismic Qualification Of a 4 MW Emergency Power Generator Set

David W. Brandes
Caterpillar, Inc. Electric Power
Nuclear Emergency Diesel Generators

September 2015

ABSTRACT

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Auxiliary Coil Excitation (PMG-I)

Auxiliary Coil Excitation (PMG-I)

Roger Rosborough
Market Development Consultant 
Caterpillar (NI) Limited
Electric Power Product Group
April  2015

ABSTRACT

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The Critical Nature Of Stationary Battery Maintenance

The Critical Nature Of Stationary Battery Maintenance

Rick Raczak, P.E.

Caterpillar, Electric Power

April 2016
INTRODUCTION

Stationary batteries are one of the most critical aspects of an emergency power supply system, and yet they are the most overlooked and neglected part of the system. During power outages, they are called upon to provide backup power for critical electrical systems which keep data, life safety and key production equipment in operation until a generator set or another secondary power source comes online.

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Failsafe Operation For Paralleled Generator Sets

Failsafe Operation For Paralleled Generator Sets

Cat® Emcp 4.4 Control System Ensures Continued Safe And Stable Operation, Load Sharing And Load Response After Loss Of A Communication Link.

Ed Schroeder
Senior Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar Electric Powers

Keith Folken
Senior Engineering Specialist
Caterpillar Innovation and Technology Development

October 2016
INTRODUCTION

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