Learn about the ISO8528 rating definitions and Caterpillar ratings, and how to properly apply these to projects. Also cover application specific considerations including data centers, uptime ratings, and the importance of load factor.
Identifying applications that are suitable for a specific paralleling strategy. This overview shows the value, key benefits, and differences of various specific paralleling solutions.
This is a general discussion of genset engine room design: air intake and systems, exhaust systems, fuel systems, engine room ventilation, and foundations and isolation.
Both gas and diesel generator sets can be used in standby applications. Learn what benefits each can bring to choose the best platform for any project.
Gain a better understanding of the Utility industry and market, and how gas generator sets can be used to reduce the cost of power.
This is a introduction to electrical generator basic theory, alternating electrical generator overview, and generator characteristics.
The Cat SpecSizer program can help you accurately size generator sets to a project's specific loads. This discussion give an overview of the tool and will prepare a user to get started quickly.
This is an introduction to some of the alternatives to the diesel and natural gas the industry traditionally uses and guides you through some of the characteristics of these fuels. Specifically: Heavy fuel oil (HFO), diesel from biological processes (biodiesel), propane gas, landfill gas, gas from biological processes, and coal bed methane.
As the use of standby generator sets grows, noise becomes and increasingly important factor in projects. Learn the basics of noise, the sources of generator set noise, and what tools are available to help mitigate it.
Onboard paralleling can be a perfect option for many projects, but may not fit the requirements for all. Learn about Cat product EMCP 4.4 onboard, paralleling features and functionality, and what applications it is best suited for.
Learn about Cat product generator set controls, their capabilities, and how to decide what requirements are needed for any project.
All in-depth explanation of U.S. stationary diesel emissions standards. Learn about the different scenarios in which diesel generator sets can be used, and how it impacts their emissions requirements.
Learn about special inspections, life safety systems, responsibilities, special seismic requirements, and OSHPD Certifications.
This course is an introduction to the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), discussing definitions, functions, physical elements, basic transfer types, how we transfer loads, standards and certifications, and different modes operations.
This course is an introduction to paralleling concepts. This includes purpose of paralleling, synchronization and synchronization requirements, and load sharing basics and methodologies.
This course introduces renewable energy microgrids: common components and comparison of industry technologies, designing and specifying microgrid systems, and an off-grid facility case study.
Learn how to make sure that your standby power system functions when it is needed most with preventive maintenance practices.
• What is remote monitoring? Why should I connect an asset, especially for standby when it doesn't run often? • What is the difference between remote monitoring and SCADA systems? • Data privacy & security: what you should be asking or thinking about when engaging in remote monitoring. • Where do we see the distributed energy of the future going with new technology as it relates to remote monitoring?
• Overview single-line and graph • Review protective devices • Define system coordination • Impact on generator set investment • Setting relay curves • Circuit breaker • Coordination with circuit breakers • Analysis tool and software
This course is an introduction to the relationship between the Earth and the Sun and the factors that affect the energy we receive on a solar array.
This course is an application-level look at diesel engine cooling systems and radiators. It describes and explains methods of managing engine heat for various engine applications.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP)/congeneration systems do much more than produce hot water and steam. In the webinar, you'll find out how modern systems can: • Produce hot air for drying processes • Cool your facilities • Support your disaster preparedness • Support crop fertilization needs in greenhouses • Reduce your emissions and improve your efficiency by replacing aging equipment
This seminar focuses on the use and benefit of using gas generator sets in standby applications.
This course provides an overview of how Cat® Energy Control Systems support a wide range of power needs-from simple standby applications to advanced microgrids with renewables and energy storage. Attendees will explore how different ECS models scale with site growth, improve energy efficiency, and prepare operations for future demands.
This seminar outlines how each system supports generator protection, synchronizing, load sharing, and interaction with the utility grid. It will cover key features, system architectures, and supervisory control options, giving a clear understanding of how Caterpillar's scalable control solutions applies to single-generator setups, complex multi-asset installations, and more.