Tri-fuel installation
in a dry pet food manufacturer in Poland
Benefits
The Opportunity:
Energy flexibility has become a crucial factor in guaranteeing the resilience and stability of energy production systems, making it possible to maintain generation and distribution capacity in the face of any challenge, always ensuring continuity of supply. In an increasingly unpredictable world, marked by growing climatic and geopolitical uncertainty, as well as the integration of renewable energies, the ability to adapt and respond to unforeseen changes is not only a competitive advantage, but a strategic necessity to ensure energy security and long-term sustainability.
Faced with rising fuel prices and insecurity of supply due to geopolitical tensions, many companies are taking a decisive step towards diversifying their energy sources. A prime example is Agromaks, a Polish dry pet food manufacturer based in Mizerka, which has chosen to invest in a cogeneration plant, designed to operate with three types of fuel gas: natural gas and propane from the distribution network and biogas from the wastewater treatment plant built on site.
This investment not only guarantees energy independence, but also reinforces the stability of its production, regardless of fluctuations in the fuel market.
This way, Agromaks ensures that its operations remain sustainable and efficient, without depending on external factors that could disrupt its production processes.
The Solution
Guascor Energy participates in this project with the supply of one tri-fuel genset, G-56SM, of 999 kWe each, installed in a 75 dB(A) at 1m soundproofed container and designed exclusively for the extreme environmental conditions of the site, -20ºC to 35ºC.
The genset, capable of running on propane, natural gas and biogas, usually operates in parallel with the grid and has the capacity to operate in island mode, providing all the electrical energy necessary to fully supply the electrical consumption of the facility.
Waste heat from the engine is used to produce high and low temperature hot water and saturated stea through the implementation of exhaust gas condensation technologies, obtaining an overall efficiency of almost 99%.
The cogeneration plant, designed and built by Energotechnika, Guascor Energy’s distributor in Poland, was commissioned in 2023, and is currently running on natural gas and propane. Energotechnika is also responsible for maintaining the equipment, ensuring maximum availability and performance of the facility.
The Product
Guascor Energy’s S Series engines are designed to offer the best performance whatever the operating conditions, adapting to them and becoming a reliable and flexible solution that ensures high operational availability and contributes to the resilience and flexibility of today’s power generation systems.
With great versatility, S Series engines are ideal for power generation, cogeneration, trigeneration, mechanical drive and marine applications. With power ratings ranging from 192 to 1100 kWb in their different 50 Hz and 60 Hz versions, these engines ensure maximum performance in a wide variety of industries.
The advanced carburetion control system, based on NOx sensors and self-carburetion, integrated in the GCS-E engine control system, facilitates simple and optimized operation, maintaining a constant power level, even in the event of changes in the type or quality of fuel gas.
The fuel blending option, also available on this engine series, allows the use of binary mixtures of fuel gases at the same time, such as propane, natural gas, hydrogen or biogas. The system allows the fuel mixture to be adjusted at the engine itself during operation, thus maximizing equipment availability.
The specific maintenance guidelines of this product guarantee a very competitive maintenance cost while ensuring maximum operational availability.
The Business
Guascor Energy is a leading company with more than 55 years of experience in the design and manufacture of diesel and gas internal combustion engines with its own technology.
The company offers some of the most efficient and environmentally friendly technology platforms, products, and services in distributed power generation for oil and gas, industrial, institutional, commercial clients and rural electrification programs. In addition, our offer is completed by a range of diesel engines for marine applications for both propulsion and on-board generation. A complete product range which meets the strictest regulatory and safety requirements always adapting to the customer´ s needs.
Guascor Energy has a network of more than 50 distributors and partners worldwide, which in addition to our own staff, allows us to provide unparalleled proximity and respond to the specific needs of each of our customers at a fast and personalized pace.
