Gas Pumping Power

Bespoke 10-foot Acoustic Enclosure for a Gas Pumping Site

This Bespoke Designed & Built 10-foot Acoustic Enclosure housing a 22 kVA Single Phase Perkins Diesel Generator was fitted-out to a high specification to keep the generator & control systems inside safe & secure.

The complete power solution was installed at a remote gas pumping site in Cumbria, UK to provide backup power in the event of a mains failure.

10-foot Bespoke Acoustic Enclosure for a Remote Gas Pumping Site

Emergency Standby Power Solutions for the Gas Pumping Industry

In the gas pumping industry, the uninterrupted flow of gas through pipelines is of paramount importance. Gas networks in the UK, like the rest of the world, rely heavily on a continuous power supply to ensure the safe and efficient transport of gas to homes and businesses. This is where emergency standby power solutions, such as diesel generators, play such a crucial role.

Diesel generators are an indispensable part of the infrastructure in the gas pumping industry for several reasons. Firstly, they serve as a fail-safe mechanism, providing backup power in the event of a mains failure, which can occur due to a range of factors, including severe weather, equipment malfunctions, or unexpected power grid issues. Without a reliable backup power source, the gas pumping process could be disrupted, leading to potential safety hazards, supply interruptions, and economic losses.

Secondly, diesel generators are highly dependable machines and can quickly power-up when needed to maintain critical operations, ensuring the continuous operation of essential equipment like pumps, compressors, and control systems. This reliability is essential for the safety and efficiency of gas networks, as even a momentary disruption in power can result in pressure imbalances and potential gas leaks.

Furthermore, in remote locations, where access to the mains power grid may be limited or unreliable, diesel generators offer a lifeline. They provide the necessary power to maintain operations, ensuring that gas delivery remains uninterrupted, even in the most challenging and remote environments.

In conclusion, emergency standby power solutions, particularly diesel generators, are indispensable assets for the gas industry and the UK's gas networks themselves. They offer a robust and reliable means of safeguarding operations, ensuring continuous gas supply, and mitigating the risks associated with power failures. These critical backup systems play a vital role in upholding the safety and reliability standards that the gas industry and all its customers depend upon.