b'All weather supportMoving and storing water requires pumps and energy, no matter the weatherEPSA is taking a leading role in the supply of these power systemsWhen it comes to reliability anduninterrupted power supply, EPSA provides industry leading Cat diesel generators to all aspects of the water and seweragetreatment facilities. During times ofunexpected outages, dependability is crucial, whether its a fixed installation at a local storage reservoir, or mobile trailer mounted sets for emergency deployment. The level of engineering support varies from a standard Cat genset to complex structures that are built onsite with full output connectivity to customermonitoring. EPSA can provide monitoring of the facility 24/7. Vandal andtamper-proof designs are readily available plus common keyed barrels. This ensurescontinuity across multiple plant assets. Tamper proofing the package prevents diesel fuel loss from theft, as doesAccess to fresh water is essential, yetdischarge, security, aesthetics on the site,securing the control panel functionality much of Australias agricultural landsplus noise from the generating set at theand generator status given most sitesare no longer adequate to service ourboundary fence are critical considerations.are unmanned.fast-growing population. Upgrades toEach location is evaluated to ensure Additional security can be engaged with larger or more intelligent pumps andcustomer needs are wholly met while reservoir capacity has seen a shift withminimising these impactsboth on thethe use of door reed switches back to many facilities implementing or upgradinglocal environment and on neighboursmonitoring devices for notification.their standby power systems to copesharing a boundary. Advancements in soft starter VSD for with a greater demand. Connecting thesepump motor start is complemented by assets in the age of technology for 24/7Standby power generationthe quality of power with Catstatus monitoring is crucial for utilities to guarantee supply to customers.is critical for operationalIntegrated Voltage Regulators (IVR) success. Cat generatorsfitted to most models with permanent Many facilities are located in closeup to 715kva come with amagnet excitation (PMG) to assistproximity to residential housingwarranty of four years orelectric motor starting.across suburban Australia Generators can be set up with remote 2,000 hours, along with As a result, this requires site complianceoutage support with rentaloutputs via Modbus, SCADA or via and noise attenuation to eliminate on-board modems to fixed or mobile the impact on residents. Aspects likeand the Catdealer network. devices for status monitoring of key 48-hour fuel storage, attenuation, exhaustinformation crucial to the facility.14ENGINE ROOM WINTER 2019'