Reference Case Studies
For over 70 years G&M Power Plant has designed, manufactured, tested and supplied power generation equipment for marine, industrial, military and offshore applications throughout the world. We are committed to qulaity, value for money engineering and technical excellence and aim to provide solutions to satisfy our clients’ specific requirements.
- Corporate HQ
- Airports
- Offshore Platform
- Nuclear Barges
- Royal Navy Destroyer
Corporate HQ
| Sector | Industrial – Corporate |
| Date | 2008 |
| Customer | Bovis |
| Use | Standby power in the event of mains failure Peak lopping with export capability |
| Specification | 2 x 1500kVA containerised roof mounted generators 2 x packaged substations 2 x 11KV to 400V step-down transformers 2 x 11KV ring main units Full M&E installation with earth nests Split construction for lifting onto roof |
| Equipment | MTU engines Marelli alternators DSE controllers Merlin Gerin switchgear |
Airports
| Sector | Industrial – Airports |
| Date | 2002 – 2010 |
| Locations | Heathrow (6sets) Edinburgh (5 sets) Gatwick (3 sets) London City (1 set) |
| Use | Main power to runway lights during poor visibility 10cm radar support against mains failure |
| Specification | Containerised and plant room installations Form 4 type 6 switchboard ASCO closed transition with “no break return to mains” including overlapping neutral 250kVA to 550kVA |
| Equipment | Scania & Perkins engines Newage alternators DSE controllers ABB switchgear |
Offshore Platform
| Sector | Industrial – Renewable Energy |
| Date | 2010 |
| Customer | Areva |
| Use | Standby power in the event of mains failure |
| Specification | 2 x 150kVA generator in plant rooms 85db(A) @ 1m Stainless steel bulk fuel tanks Full G59 sync with mains capability Gas fire suppression system Integral load bank |
| Equipment | Volvo engines Marelli alternators ABB switchgear SDE controllers |
Nuclear Barges
| Sector | Marine – Special Vessels |
| Date | 2010 |
| Customer | Confidential |
| Use | Standby power in the event of main power failure on floating nuclear barges |
| Specification | 4 x 1240 kVA gensets, twin start, RMRS classification, heat exchanger cooled |
| Equipment | Mitsubishi engines Newage alternators ComAP controls |
Royal Navy Destroyer
| Sector | Marine – Navy |
| Date | 2009 |
| Customer | BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd |
| Use | Emergency generators for the Type 45 UK Royal Navy Destroyers |
| Specification | 6 x 250 kW radiator cooled gensets Shock tested to MoD standards Flaoting core radiator Twin start hydraulic and electric |
| Equipment | Cummins KTA19 engines Newage alternators Selco controls |
Case Study References
We have a PDF presentation with a wider set of case studies. You can also download our Corporate Presentation, as well as a presentation on our marine and industrial generators.
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