Gas Peaking Sector

Gas Generation EPC Works

Electricity peaking stations are power plants which help to balance the varying demands for energy by the grid – offering reserve, power and grid support functions.

With ultra-low-noise options available, Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd can take care of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), civil and electrical engineering aspects of any connection assignment – from initial design, through to final commissioning.

Our in-house design team can provide planning drawings, noise modelling and air quality reports, as well as the following:

• Bespoke containerised solution
• Ultra-low-noise options
• Turnkey provision
• Wrapped ICP / EPC contract
• Modular solution for 11 and 6.6kV projects.

The benefits of our containerised solution:

• Choice of external colour to meet site requirements (RAL colour chart)
• Internal oil tank allowing the engine to run for up to 2,500 hours per year without refilling
• Gas preheating boiler in each container to reduce running costs
• No need for external oil tanks / oil pipework and pre-heating pipework
• UK wiring standards and gas certifications.

Full site O&M contracts:

• Generator maintenance and servicing
• Generator spare parts held in stock at key locations around the country
• A generator extended warranty for up to 25 years is available
• Control and maintenance HV assets
• Emergency call-out service covering HV assets and generators
• Site maintenance and generator checks
• Remote control of HV and generator assets via our SCADA control scheme

Customisable SCADA control scheme:

• Control of the generators and switchgear installation
• Remote monitoring
• Customisable alarms
• Metering on the system (gas, electrical and run hours)
• Customisable user interfaces for service engineers, clients, aggregators and HV maintenance contractors.**

Specifications

Gas generator options:

• 8V4000 GS 1.0MWe
• 12V4000 GS 1.5MWe
• 16V4000 GS 1.0MWe
• 20V4000 GS 2.5MWe.

Alternator options:

• 400 Volt
• 6,600 Volt
• 11,000 Volt.

Containerised solutions in the following sound ratings:

• Type A Enclosure 75dBA 1m
• Type B Enclosure 72dBA 1m
• Type C Enclosure 65dBA 1m.