Open Gen-set De-rate Calculation

Agenda

What Is Gen-set De-rate?

De-rate Calculation
Site Conditions
De-rate Formula
Example

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 What is the gen-set de-rate
Gen-set De-rate can be defined as environmental
factors that will reduce the rated power capability
of the Gen-set.

Gen-set De-rate = Engine De-rate & Alternator De-rate

Two Major Factors which cause Gen-set De-rate

Temperature
Altitude
 De-rate Calculation
The De-rate Calculation is divided into two parts

Engine De-rate
Alternator De-rate

Engine and alternator de-rate are calculated separately.

Both values are then compared and available Gen-set Power is

the lowest value between the two.

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 Site Conditions:

Gen-set Model or Required Power

Duty Standby, Prime or Continuous
Ambient Temperature
Altitude
Humidity
Voltage & Frequency

Example: C550D5_500kVA_ESP_50C_1000M ASL_400V/50Hz

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 De-rate Formula

Engine De-rate Power =

{(Gross Engine Power x % De-rate) Fan Power} x Alt Efficiency

Alternator De-rate Power =

Alternator Rated Power x Temp De-rate Factor x Altitude De-rate
Factor

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 Example: C550D5_500kVA_ESP_50C_1000M ASL_400V/50Hz

Engine De-rate - Start With Engine Data Sheet

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 Example: % De-rate Power De-rate Curve

7.5%

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 Example: Power De-rate Curves
ESP Engine De-rate Power = (500 x 92.5 %) = 463
kWm

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 Example: Fan Power

Fan Power = 15 kWm

From Engine De-rate Formula =

{(Gross Engine Power x %De-rate) Fan Power} x Alt Efficiency

ESP Engine Input Power = {(500 x 92.5 %) 15 kWm} = 448 kWm

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 Example: Alternator Efficiency

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 Example: Alternator Efficiency

Alternator Efficiency @ ESP = 94.1 %

From Engine De-rate Formula =

{(Gross Engine Power x % De-rate) Fan Power} x Alt
Efficiency
ESP Engine Power =
{(500 x 92.5 %) 15 kWm} x 94.1 % = 421 kWe

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 Example: Alternator Rating Table

Alternator ESP Rating Power = 460 kWe

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 Example: Alternator (LV) Temperature De-rate Factors

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 Example: Alternator (LV) Altitude De-rate

From Alternator De-rate Formula =

Alternator Rated Power x Temp Derate Factor x Altitude De-rate Factor

Alternator ESP Power = 460 x 0.94 x 1.0 = 432 kWe

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 Available Gen-set Power After De-rate
ESP Engine Power =
{(500 x 92.5 %) 15 kWm} x 94.1 % = 421 kWe / 526 kVA

Alternator ESP Power = 460 x 0.94 x 1.0 = 432 kWe / 541 kVA

Therefore, the output of the Gen-set is limited by the Engine Power,

421 kWe / 526 kVA

The Required Power is 500 kVA

The Available Power is 526 kVA for ESP, based on stated site conditions

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 Thank You
Questions?

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