Keeping Civil Construction Connected With 220 kVA Backup Power

Keeping Civil Construction Connected With 220 kVA Backup Power

When the power goes out at head office, the impact can reach well beyond the building. For teams that rely on data servers, project information and live GPS tracking to coordinate work, reliable power becomes part of keeping the wider operation moving.

Genelite supplied a Balanty HBD220S diesel generator to provide backup power for the facility. A Genuine Product of Hyundai Corporation, the unit delivers 220 kVA of standby power and 200 kVA of prime power.

Reliable power behind the projects

Civil construction depends on coordination between people, equipment and work areas. The head office helps bring those elements together, supporting the decisions and information that project teams need throughout the day.

In this application, the generator backs up data servers and air conditioning, while helping reduce interruptions to project coordination and access to live GPS tracking.

The Balanty HBD220S generator package

The HBD220S, a Genuine Product of Hyundai Corporation, combines generator control, protection and fuel storage in a silenced package.

Its key features include:

• 220 kVA standby and 200 kVA prime power.
• A Deep Sea DSE6120 controller, providing generator monitoring and control.
• Automatic-start capability and shutdown protection, supporting operation as part of a suitably configured backup power system.
• A 940L base fuel tank, integrated into the generator package.
• A 50°C-rated radiator and silenced canopy, completing the enclosed generator package.

For this head office application, the generator’s role is standby support when the mains supply is unavailable. Keeping the standby and prime ratings distinct is useful when comparing models and specifying equipment for a particular duty.

The fuel tank also forms part of the operating plan. Expected outage duration, fuel consumption at the intended load and access for refuelling all influence how a backup supply will be managed.

Matching backup power to the business

Selecting a generator starts with understanding which equipment needs to operate during an outage. For an office supporting construction projects, that discussion should include the systems needed for project coordination as well as the building services staff depend on.

The assessment should consider which loads run together, their starting requirements and the expected operating load. Air conditioning and IT equipment have different electrical characteristics, so a simple list of equipment is only the starting point for selecting capacity.

The transfer arrangement also matters. Generator controls, the building’s electrical installation and the required method of transferring between mains and generator power need to be considered as a complete system.

Planning power for your construction business? Talk to our application specialists on 1300 305 912, about a generator package suited to your equipment, site conditions and operating requirements.