MechChem Africa June 2017

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Off-grid energy solutions power Africa

depends on the power supply,” Cummins Power Generation’s director Kenny Gaynor, comments. “The genset needs to be specified precisely. This means the most important aspect to take into consideration is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or supplier. Product quality, parts avail- ability, aftersales service, and technical capability are paramount to success. If one aspect fails, the entire project fails,” Gaynor stresses. Aspartofitsoff-gridoffering,Cummins PowerGenerationprovides a full andcom- prehensive range of services, including conceptualisation, design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. The complex and intri- catenatureof such solutions requires that a dedicated Cummins expert is assigned to oversee all aspects of the project, in- cluding the training of relevant customer personnel. Cummins also stocks essential parts on-site to ensure minimal downtime al- though not all parts can be kept on-site. To ensure minimal disruption, Cummins boasts a comprehensive logistics supply chain to help. www.cummins.com/southafrica

classed generally as either ‘standby’ or ‘prime’. As the name suggests, ‘standby’ provides power in the event of grid failure, which means the duty is far lower. A light application, for example, would require a generator designed for around 20 to 40 hours of operation a month. ‘Prime’ solutions are entirely sepa- rate from the national grid, and supply load power on a 24/7 basis. “This option requires considerably better planning and far greater investment, as the entire outcome of the operation

With more than 600 million people in Africa lacking access to lean, affordable, reliable energy, new technological devel- opments such as off-grid solutions are be- coming increasingly important. Cummins Power Generation specialises in the design andmanufacture of pre-integrated generator sets (gensets) from 8.0 kVA to 3 300 kVA. Off-grid solutions are based on the specific needs of the operation or ap- plication in question,

Cummins Power Generation specialises in pre-integrated gensets from 8.0 kVA to 3 300 kVA. Seen here is its flagship QSK95 ‘Hedgehog’.

Nano-purification compressed air products

expectations of their customers. The product range is extensive and includes indus- trial filters, process filters, desiccant dryers, refrigerated dryers, process chill- ers, nitrogen gen- erators, oil vapour removal systems,

all disciplines from research and develop- ment, engineering and manufacturing, marketing and sales and service and sup- port. Nano’s background is in air and gas purification and their experience in this field spans awide range of industries. This knowledge and experience ensures that their products and services are designed and provided to meet the objectives and

Filcon Filters, one of the leading liquid filtration companies in South Africa, has nowbeenauthorisedbyNano-Purification Solutions (Nano) to sell and promote their world-class compressed air and gas solu- tionproducts. NanoPurificationSolutions is based in both the USA and the UK. The company’s team is comprised of and supported by individuals spanning

breathing air systems, oil water separators and lab gas CO 2 removal modules.

Toyota award for local electrical supplier Magnet Electrical Supplies Durban has been presented by Toyota SA Motors with a ‘SupplierAward forAchievement’ in themate-

rials and facilities (M&F) consumable suppliers category for 2016. “This coveted award, which is presented annually in recognition of service excellence and integrity, waswon thanks to the support of allMagnet divisions inDurban, particularly the internal sales teamand projects division,” says Kumaran Naidoo, Durban branch manager. The company, which specialises in the supply, implementation and 24-hour support of electrical equipment, implemented sustain- able energy saving solutions at the Toyota Prospecton plant. Energy efficient lighting systems, heat pumps and turnkey projects, wasted energy at the plant has been significantly reduced. www.magnetgroup.co.za

Filcon looks forward to offering to the South African market these world class quality products backed up by quality service provided by Nano-Purifications Solutions. Filcon Filters was established in June 2000andhasofficesinbothJohannesburg and Cape Town. In addition to represent- ing numerous international filtration product manufacturers, Filcon Filters has a wide range of filtration products manu- factured to its design in Johannesburg, including the Dirt Gobbla (a centrifugal separator), backflushingautomatic strain- ers, purge strainers, andbag and cartridge housings. filconfilters.co.za

Magnet Electrical Supplies has been recognised by Toyota SA Motors for excellence in the ‘Supplier Award for Achievement’.

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