Diesel Generator Owes its Roots

DTE Energy Co (NYSE: DTE) is a diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Located in Monroe County, Michigan, the Fermi 2 plant is a 1,122MW General Electric BWR power plant that produces about 15% of the power generated by Detroit Edison power plants. This single plant is capable of producing enough electricity to serve a city of about one million people.

L-3 MAPPS, a division of L-3 Marine & Power Systems, has nearly 30 years of experience in pioneering technological advances in the marine automation field and nearly 40 years of experience in delivering high-fidelity power plant simulation to leading utilities worldwide. In addition, the company has more than three decades of expertise in supplying plant computer systems for Canadian heavy water reactors. L-3 MAPPS also provides targeted controls and simulation solutions to the space sector.

Comprising 25 operating companies, L-3 Marine & Power Systems (L-3 M&PS) is a worldwide leader in maritime automation and control, navigation, communications, dynamic positioning, and power distribution and conditioning for the US Navy, allied foreign navies and commercial customers worldwide. With over 80 locations in 20 countries, L-3 M&PS is a cohesive, global partner with extensive capabilities and a proven track record in delivering the highest level of technology, service and integration.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (command, control, communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2011 sales of $15.2 billion.

Westinghouse Electric Company will build two new buildings for Axpo AG's 730MW two-unit, Beznau Nuclear Power Plant in Dottingen, Switzerland for €130m ($172m).

The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract includes four diesel generator sets with sub-systems, switch gears and transformers, HVAC systems, fire-protection systems and related digital safety and non-safety instrumentation and control systems.

Cummins Power Generation has announced the launch of six new diesel generator sets, which are part of a range that meets improved emission standards. Powered by the reliable QSX15 engine, these generator sets also offer exceptionally efficient fuel consumption and enhanced control via the new Cummins Power Generation Power Command® controls.

The new generator sets deliver optimum performance, reliability and versatility for stationary standby and prime power applications. Four models (C400D5e, C450D5e, C500D5e and C550D5e) are compliant with EU Stage II emission regulations. These models range from 400kVA to 550kVA at 50Hz frequency.

Two further models (C450D6e and C500D6e) are available with EPA Tier 2 emission regulation compliance. These two models will provide 60Hz power at 450kW and 500kW respectively. The generators are supplied with Power Command 2.2 as standard, and the more advanced Power Command 3.3 paralleling control as an additional option.

The Power Command controls are structured to enable easy upgrading to paralleling controls in the field. In addition, the Power Command 3.3 control paired with an optional factory installed motorized circuit breaker is designed to lower total system costs. All models offer a low noise power solution, with the added benefit of a 50°C ambient cooling package, which ensures the generators operate efficiently across a variety of applications in locations, ranging from Northern Europe and Russia, to the Middle East and Africa.

The QSX15 series is available from Cummins Power Generation, which prides itself on offering the widest and most capable customer support network, with 550 distributor locations and 5,000 dealer locations. As customer satisfaction is the number one priority, all Cummins distributors and dealers undergo a stringent certification process. Each distributor is charged with delivering expert service, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, quality parts and comprehensive power system support.