{"id":2875,"date":"2015-08-05T07:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T06:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inmesol.com\/blog\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2023-06-21T10:15:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T10:15:13","slug":"generator-sets-in-ports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmesol.com\/en\/blog\/generator-sets-in-ports\/","title":{"rendered":"Generator Sets in Ports"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why are generator sets necessary in Ports?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Due to the growing need and noticeable trend in developed countries to control pollutant emissions registered<\/strong> to the atmosphere rules and standards are stricter than ever.<\/p>\n

\"Pollutant
Pollutant emissions to the atmosphere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taking into account ships<\/strong> that berthed at ports, <\/strong>which have increased considerably in number, pollution impact cannot be ignore. It also depends on the city and its characteristics that could have a profound or lower impact on the environment.<\/p>\n

\"Ships<\/p>\n

Traditionally, ships use their own energy when berthed<\/strong> at port using auxiliary<\/strong> engines<\/strong> located inside them. These engine’s emissions and their noise pollution –<\/strong>mainly at night – <\/strong>have a strong impact on our environment causing great inconveniences for those who live and\/or work in ports or surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, there are several solutions to reduce pollutant emission registered<\/strong> in ports. All of them have in common that ships:<\/p>\n

– turn off auxiliary engines<\/strong> which consume heavy fuels on lay days;<\/p>\n

– use cleaner sources to carry out daily tasks in the port that need energy and prevent harmful acoustic and air pollution.<\/p>\n

A high investment in infrastructure<\/strong> is necessary in order to allow power to be supplied from shore to ship <\/strong>since it is necessary to use the electric grid of the port city to connect the ship to the existing shore socket of power supply<\/strong> in the dock.<\/p>\n

There are substations in springs that have switches, circuit breakers, a transformer, an  automatic ground switch, safety equipment such as protective relays for transformers, communication systems between ships and port <\/strong>and in most cases frequency converters<\/strong> to adapt the local grid voltage to the ship’s.  In addition, it is necessary to have a management system for the port wires. On top of that, the ship needs an additional electric panel board and in most cases a step-down transformer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If we take into account the cut down on fuels <\/strong>for ships, we could say that investments are capitalised in a short period of time. Furthermore, it is easier to meet strict standards <\/strong>for energy conservation and reduction of carbon blueprint which are stated in each country.<\/p>\n

Another complementary solution is the use of generator set<\/strong> when ships berth in port. It offers various voltages and frequencies according to what the ship needs.<\/p>\n

\"Generator
Inmesol Generator Set in Stockholm Port<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are several advantages in having a generator set on a mobile kit<\/strong> in a port. It:<\/p>\n

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  • adapts to different voltages and frequencies that ships may need;<\/li>\n
  • is movable and could be easily taken <\/strong>to any part of the port where ships are berthed that is not possible for other systems mentioned above;<\/li>\n
  • uses low emission engines that meet the standards of European STAGE IIIA<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • does not run with heavy fuels;<\/li>\n
  • is soundproofing and make barely any audible sounds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • could be also used to feed refrigerated containers keeping perishable food cold for those that have to stay in port for some time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Stockholm Ports <\/strong>have chosen INMESOL generator set<\/strong> for various uses in their ports located in the city.<\/p>\n

    \"Stockholm
    Stockholm Ports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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