4-Stroke Engine Power PlantsBlack Start Diesel GensetsEmergency Diesel GensetsEKO Atlantic

4-Stroke Engine Power Plants

Many small to medium size power plants around the world still run on medium speed generating sets built around 4-stroke diesel engines.

These 4-stroke medium speed diesel engines, that have a unit capacity that can sometimes go up to 5 MVA, have many advantages when compared to other technologies such as the high speed diesel generators and the Gas Turbines. Some of the main advantages are usually attributed to their power efficiency, effective electrical efficiency, operation and maintenance costs, hours to overhauls and specific fuel consumption.

At PDP Energy, we run technical and commercial feasibility studies to inform our clients about the adequacy of utilizing 4-stroke engines as base for their power plants. We also follow the implementation of these engines from the early design phase right to their commissioning on site.

Black Start Diesel Gensets

The purpose of a BSDG (Black Start Diesel Generators) system is to provide an auxiliary power to the startup of a power plant’s main generating units, and restore the power station to operate without relying on auxiliary power from the grid.

Black Start’s load, allocated space, and plant operation, all come into play when deciding on the type and number of BSDGs. We help customers not only to ensure the integration of such BSDGs with their plants (open communication with plant control system, and back synchronization with plant turbines), but also to prepare the BSDG detailed operation philosophy, including plant configuration during Black Start mode.

Emergency Diesel Gensets

The usual purpose of the Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG) is to supply a plant's emergency LV switchboards with power, namely for critical plant equipment as in the event of a complete black out.

PDP Energy can study and choose the best suited solution for each application.

EKO Atlantic

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