Scorpion technology provides power for Prysmian mobile degasification units
"Scorpion's generators are robust for longevity, large enough to run the degasification and ancillary equipment but still maintain low noise levels"
Nick Crane, Principal Oil & Development Engineer
Integrated power solutions company, Scorpion Power Systems, has provided six state-of-the-art generators to leading electrical cable producer, Prysmian, for six new mobile High Vacuum Cable Oil Degasification Plants, which are to be used to degasifiy cable electrical insulating oils Previously, Prysmian had used a power take-off system to provide electrical power to the degasifier and ancillary equipment in each of the vehicles. However, with the vehicles needing replacement and conscious that the power take-off systems were very noisy, Prysmian decided to look at alternative means of powering the degasification plants and thereby reducing the amount of noise produced by the vehicles.
The answer was a much quieter, stand-alone generator built into the back of the vehicle. Having already worked with Scorpion Power Systems on previous projects, Principal Oil & Development Engineer, Nick Crane, knew that the company had the ability to work with him to meet his requirements. Scorpion's engineers have customised an existing 30kVA diesel generator by modifying the doors, and removing the bund.
Each generator is fitted with a key start module and includes electrical protection against over-heating and low oil pressure. "Scorpion's generators are robust for longevity, large enough to run the degasification and ancillary equipment but still maintain low noise levels", said Nick Crane. "In addition, it is a local company with an excellent reputation and has the ability to think outside the box, which was needed with this particular application." The high vacuum degasification vehicles will be used throughout the UK by Prysmian to provide quality oil for HV cabling systems. Each mobile unit uses the generator to power up the degasifier, which circulates and degasifies the oil therefore improving its residual gas pressure and reducing its moisture level to ensure that the cable oil has good gas absorption characteristics and dielectric properties.
Scorpion helps secure power to the Health Protection Agency
"We had previously worked with Scorpion and were already aware of their products and technical expertise"
Adrian Brown, The Health Protection Agency
Scorpion Power Systems, a leading supplier of integrated power solutions, has used its expertise and experience to provide the Health Protection Agency's Radiation Protection Division with a state-of-the-art standby power system to ensure the safety of its Oxfordshire facility.
Won on a competitive tender, Scorpion Power Systems has provided the Health Protection Agency with a complete turnkey solution including all electrical installation work and commissioning. Prior to the installation of the new standby power system, the building relied on a smaller standby generator also supplied and serviced by Scorpion Power Systems.
Needing to ensure that every part of the facility could continue to operate normally when a powercut occurred to ensure its viability in protecting the community, the Health Protection Agency's Radiation Protection Division decided to upgrade its power support system and invited Scorpion Power Systems and other suppliers to tender for the work.
The Health Protection Agency's role is to provide an integrated approach to protecting UK public health through the provision of support and advice to the NHS, local authorities, emergency services, other Arms Length Bodies, the Department of Health and the Devolved Administrations. "We had previously worked with Scorpion and were already aware of their products and technical expertise", said Adrian Brown. "However in line with European Union guidelines and HPA Procurement Policy we went out to competitive tender armed with a stringent specification. Scorpion won the tender as it was able to provide us with a total solutions package, value for money and fast delivery".
Specially manufactured with a weatherproof acoustic canopy, the Powerhouse diesel DS550 generator supplied by Scorpion Power Systems has been specifically manufactured to protect critical and sensitive equipment against major electrical catastrophe. When the mains supply fails, or goes out of acceptable limits, the AMF panel disconnects the faulty mains supply, starts the Generator and connects it to the load.
On mains return, the AMF will transfer the load back to the mains and after a cool down time shut down the Generator. "As the Health Protection Agency's Radiation Protection Division is located in a fairly rural area it can be vulnerable to inclement weather", concluded Adrian Brown. "With so many demands made upon the Division, it is important that the facility can maintain operations when a powercut occurs".
Scorpion Power Systems ensure RAF Valley lights up to meet NATO regulations
"We went out to competitive tender with a very stringent specification which very few companies were able to meet. Scorpion won the tender as it was able to provide the best value for money, has an excellent track record and the experience and expertise to undertake such assignments."
John Leathwood, Amey BFPO Services Ltd
Royal Air Force Valley, Anglesey, the RAF’s Advanced Tactics and Training Unit and home to 22 Squadron of the RAF Search & Rescue organisation, has ensured that its Aeronautical ground lighting systems meet Nato’s Stanag 3316 agreement by replacing its centralised standby Generator with five state-of-the-art diesel Generators from Scorpion Power Systems, a leading supplier of integrated power solutions. Supplied to Amey BFPO Services Ltd, RAF Valley’s works service Management Company, the Generators are able to restore power to localised areas around the site within 15 seconds of there being a power outage.
Previously, RAF Valley relied on a single Generator to support the Aeronautical ground lighting system. This left the system vulnerable as, in the event of a localised power failure, the central system wouldn’t detect the fault and the power would remain down. Now, five separate Scorpion DV165 Generators are located throughout the RAF station, which not only increases the security of supply but also enables localised maintenance to be carried out without disrupting the system.
To kick off the work, Amey BFPO engineers decommissioned the existing centralised system then installed the new Generators. Scorpion’s engineers then carried out the commissioning of the five separate Generators. Each of the Generators is fitted with a stainless steel enclosure to protect it from the often-inclement weather experienced on the Isle of Anglesey.
Royal Air Force Valley is located on the western coast of the Isle of Anglesey, the Station is responsible for the advanced flying, tactics and weapons training for all of the UK Armed Forces’ fast jet pilots. The base is also home to C Flight, 22 Squadron of the RAF Search & Rescue organisation and is the parent unit for the Search and Rescue Training Unit who train the SAR crews for the RAF. A total of 800 people are employed at RAF Valley including eight full-time personnel from Amey BFPO Services who are responsible for maintaining the Station’s facilities.
Support services specialist, Amey plc, is regarded as one of the leading companies in its field. It provides a broad range of support services to public and private organisations as well as being an owner of large-scale transportation infrastructure concessions. Clients range from companies such as Centrica, Network Rail, local government, central government and the Ministry of Defence.
Scorpion’s expertise plays a major role in Naikun’s plans for offshore wind farm
"Renowned for its innovative solutions, Scorpion’s team designed a power generating system in a steel enclosure to house the LIDAR unit and provide it with electricity."
As part of NaiKun Wind Energy Group’s plans to construct and operate the world’s largest renewable wind energy farm off the northwest coast of British Columbia, Scorpion Power Systems, an integrated power solutions company, has supported NaiKun in providing power for the company’s $2.5 million world-class marine meteorological station at the project site off the coast of Haida Gwaii at the tip of Queen Charlotte Islands.
Located off shore, the marine meteorological station is equipped with several high-tech instruments that will measure and collect data pertaining to atmospheric conditions, wave and current climate, wind speed and direction, and air and sea temperature. The measurement data will also play an important role in preengineering the project and identifying the optimum siting of the wind turbine locations.
Key to the data collection process is ZephIRTM from QinetiQ, which uses LIDAR (Light Intensity Doppler Radar) to measure wind speed, direction and shear up to 150m in height. However, with environmental restrictions a factor, negating the use of a Generator, NaiKun needed to find an alternative means of not only powering ZephIRTM but also a range of other equipment including met-ocean measuring equipment and satellite communicators.
The solution came from Scorpion Power Systems, which was recommended to NaiKun by QinetiQ. Renowned for its innovative solutions, Scorpion’s team designed a power generating system in a steel enclosure to house the LIDAR unit and provide it with electricity.
To kick off the project, Scorpion arranged for the manufacture of a steel enclosure measuring 2500mm x 1500mm x 2000mm, which was mounted onto a steel bed frame. The enclosure enabled the LIDAR unit to be housed at one end in a caged area, leaving the remainder of the enclosure to accommodate 2400 AH deep cycle batteries, four 600W wind turbines, an auxiliary mains charge and a mains controller with termination panel and internal powered lighting.
Now fully installed on a pod in the sea, the power generation system is an integral part of the first offshore measurement station of its kind on the west coast of North America. When completed NaiKun’s large-scale offshore wind farm will supply a cost effective, clean, domestic energy source to serve the growing electricity market in British Columbia providing them with 1,750 MW of electricity, enough to power 600,000 homes.
Scorpion safeguards power supply for RAC Auto Windscreens
"Having received excellent after sales service and no problems with the Generator, we automatically chose to install another Scorpion system to safeguard the power supply to our new Call Centre."
Julian Breed, Facility Manager, RAC Auto Windscreens
RAC Auto Windscreens has ensured that when power cuts occur, its call centre will still be able to give immediate attention to customers by installing a state-of-the-art Generator and UPS system from integrated power solutions company, Scorpion Power Systems. This is the second Scorpion Generator and UPS to be installed at the company’s headquarters in Chesterfield. The new system has been purchased to safeguard the telephone and IT equipment at RAC Auto Windscreens, which has been built to cater for a 75% increase in Call Centre staff following the inception of the company by the RAC.
“Offering a 24/7 service to customers, it is important that we are fully protected from power cuts,” says Julian Breed, Facilities Manager. “We first installed a Scorpion Generator in 1996 because we were conscious that we could be vulnerable if mains power was either accidentally cut by the power supplier or as a result of off-site construction work.”
Based in RAC Auto Windscreens’ Head Office, the original Scorpion Generator is now protecting the IT and telephone equipment located in the sales, accounts and executive offices. The new system is guaranteeing that the company’s Call Centre networks are always powered up, thereby ensuring its 40 operators can always liaise between customers and RAC Auto Windscreens’ 850 fully equipped mobile units and 161 professional fitting centres.