Power Connect Newsletter

A generator cannot protect your property if it is submerged in floodwaters — an unfortunate consequence of many tropical storms. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 110 and 37 standards provide code-required guidelines for correct generator installation, and these address how to plan for potential flooding situations.

Two organizations shared the Project of the Year award given at Generac Industrial Power’s 10th annual Engineering Power Symposium, which was held in Milwaukee, Wis., in early May. Washington, D.C.-based Museum of the Bible and Kelly Generators & Equipment, Inc., Owings, Md., were recognized for the unique Generac 3.2 MW Modular Power System (MPS) that backs up the museum.

Each of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 40 Under 40 honorees is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced. These highly educated professionals each stand out in their own way, but all are committed to excellence in their academic, professional, personal and community involvement. Candidates were nominated by mentors or peers.

NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems covers requirements for emergency and standby power systems whose reliable operation is necessary, in varying degrees, to ensure the safety of human beings. Updates to NFPA 110 occur on a 3-year cycle, like many of the NFPA codes. A number of changes were made in the 2016 edition.

The convergence of three technologies—horizontal drilling tools, smart drill feedback communications, and fracking, made energy recovery from tight rock formations practical and have made natural gas a dominant player in energy production.

Backup generator sets (gensets) are critical to business continuity and life safety. To ensure their reliable and efficient operation, the design of the associated fuel system must be approached systematically and thoroughly.