Engine & Turbine Technology
Installation proved to be the biggest challenge of the project and innovative techniques were called into play to transport the C175 to its new location at the Mustique Company power plant. After being shipped from St. Vincent, the equipment was delivered by tractor trailer and unloaded by crane, but this is where the use of heavy equipment ended. An innovative system consisting of jacks, pipes and scaffolding was put into play as the C175 was moved by hand to its location within the power plant. While the new generator set met the power
plant size requirements, additional modifications were needed. Te facility’s louvers were expanded to accommodate the C175’s radiator and new mufflers were installed to the exhaust system. In-house workers handled all aspects of the installation, and the entire process took about three weeks. Te C175 runs continuously, providing the island with 1.3 to 2MW of power. Te island’s peak power need of 3.3MW is met with the addition of one of the 3516 generator sets, which is generally used during routine maintenance and as a standby unit. Since its installation in November 2007, the C175 has run nearly 22 700 hours. When it is online
and operating at a 90 per cent load, the generator set is meeting oil pressure and bearing temperature expectations. “Based on the private nature of our business, we
prefer to be as independent as possible,” commented Mustique Company Technical Manager, Justin Providence. “RIMCO and Caterpillar are there for us when needed, but we prefer to perform service ourselves.” Te Mustique Company received initial training
from Caterpillar and continues to interact with RIMCO representatives on a case-by-case basis. Scheduled maintenance and repairs are performed by Mustique Company employees. “Te C175 is extremely efficient in terms of fuel and all technical parameters are acceptable,” Providence said. “Overall we are very pleased with its performance. It has replaced the 3516 generator sets well and is helping us generate revenue.” ●
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Chad Dozier is Diesel Product Consultant, Caterpillar Inc, Mossville, Illinois, USA.
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Fig. 2. Since its installation in November 2007, the C175 has run 22,700 hours and is meeting fuel efficiency, oil pressure and bearing temperature expectations.
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