Green systems cope with rugged locations.

(From Gulf Construction)

Ingersoll-Rand (IR) has recently launched its new Environmental Generator range, which are said to offer superior long run and containment capability for demanding applications in the equipment rental and construction markets, as well as outdoor power for concerts and other leisure and entertainment events. Offering 10 to 500 kVA of prime power, the new rugged generators also address a need for quieter products and reduced size (up to 36 per cent smaller than previous models), says a spokesman for the manufacturer

"For environmental safety, the generator offers a fully bunded, 110 per cent containment design to ensure that all operating fluids (fuel, oil and water) stay within the unit," he says. "The full containment design includes a double-skin arrangement that acts as a retention tank to prevent spillage of fluids onto the ground." "All IR Environmental Generators have compact enclosures occupying the minimum of space and offering excellent sound attenuation for reduced noise level operation. In addition, the enclosures - which have a powdercoat paint finish to resist corrosion - are designed to minimise water intake," the spokesman adds

The Environmental Generators are equipped with large-capacity, doublewall fuel tanks, providing - for most models - running times in excess of 24 hours, thus extending operation between refuelling and reducing running costs, he says. Other added value features include an integral sump pump, battery isolator and automatic safety shutdown

The generators are fitted as standard with premium engine systems from Mitsubishi, John Deere and Volvo, providing the best value in power efficiency and reliability, delivering precise frequency control, while meeting TA Luft requirements for low emissions, he points out. Elaborating on other features of the new generators, the spokesman says: "The Auxiliary Winding Regulation Excitation Principle (AREP) technology utilised by the alternators on the generators offers the best motor starting in its class with an excellent short-circuit capability and voltage regulation under the most demanding loads. The latter is particularly useful when the generator is being used to start a large motor. "The rugged design is ...