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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
MAY 2016
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M
ining projects, construction sites in
urban or remote areas, commer-
cial farms and research centres in
hard-to-reach parts of the country all need
access to power in order to function. In
countries like South Africa, where the sup-
ply of energy can be erratic, it is essential
that sites using the national grid as a prima-
ry source of power can seamlessly switch to
dependable and fuel efficient power gener-
ated on site.
Key performance areas for mines and con-
struction sites include safety, operational up-
time, cost management and environmental
responsibility. Electricity supply is integral to
all of them and for this reason it is essential
that the power solution is energy efficient
and reliable.
Scania, one of the world’s leading manufac-
turers of trucks, buses, engines for heavy
transport, and industrial, marine and power
generation, offers a range of engines for
power generation on site. And, by choosing a
Scania genset clients are assured of tailored
services and maintenance programmes,
industry-leading quality in every detail and
user-friendly interfaces for maximum up-
time, convenience and safety. The gensets
are easy to install, ready to run and deliver
electrical power as needed.
Rune Walter, Export Sales Manager for Scania
Southern Africa, says Scania’s well-known
modular design has redefined reliability,
safety and efficiency. “Our gensets are true
Scania from the inside out – our customers,
whether in the construction, mining or
agricultural sectors, are guaranteed industry-
leading quality in every detail.”
The complexity of the genset installation
depends on the site. If the site requires the
genset power to be disseminated from a dis-
tribution board, four cables are installed from
the genset. If the site also uses the national
grid, a changeover switch is installed.
Robust open and soundproof canopy ver-
sions of the genset are available in South
Africa. Walter explains that since there is a
hook on the canopy version it is easy for a
truck-based crane to pick it up and trans-
fer it to the next site, a concept that is used
widely throughout in the world. The robust
open version can be fitted into purposely
built containers.
All Scania engines are based on a modular
engine platform with a cylinder design that
produces excellent performance and fuel
economy. This evolution in design has struck
the right balance between performance,
emission and fuel economy and the engines
develop high torque within a broad rev band
– perfect for mining and construction sites.
“Scania’s 9-, 13- and 16-litre engines are all
SCANIA TRUSTED POWER
from vineyards to mining
Field workshop powered with Scania Genset. Apurimac, Peru. Photo: Silvio Serber.