Successful Grid Takeover with the New Generation Stage 5 Diesel Engines
Last week, Voet successfully carried out the first synchronous grid takeover using two brand-new John Deere 6090CG550 Stage 5a engines. The takeover took place within the electricity network of grid operator Liander and was supervised by contractor Van den Heuvel.
The grid takeover was required due to renovation work on the grid operator’s electricity network. As a result of this work, network users were supplied with energy from the new Stage 5 engines for a period of ten days.
For this rental project, Voet deployed a new twinset 2 × 300 kVA generator set equipped with two John Deere 6090CG550 engines. By running the two engines in power management mode, every litre of diesel fuel is used as efficiently as possible for power generation. The new twinsets feature an insulated enclosure, reducing noise levels to just 55 dBA. Through a central control system, this unit is also equipped with: (MVSS) Mains Voltage Stability System, Peak shaving, Load sharing, Island mode, Bypass as a reference line for synchronous grid takeovers, Close Before Excitation, (RPS) Reverse Power System and Power Management.
The generator’s 300-litre internal AdBlue tank provides enough supply for two weeks of operation under normal use. Our energy management system continuously monitors AdBlue consumption as well as diesel fuel usage. It also tracks all other key components, allowing us to provide optimal support for every rented unit.
Step by step, Stage 3a engines are being replaced with the new generation Stage 5 models. The Stage 5 engines have the advantage of significantly reducing SO₂, CO₂, HC, NOx, and PM emissions during power generation.
Having already been deployed successfully for various clients, this grid takeover again proves that these machines are an excellent choice for grid operators.
Would you like to know more about Stage 5 diesel engines or their applications? Feel free to contact us for more information.
