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PRODUCT News

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MODERN MINING

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May 2016

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Power outages have become increasingly

frequent with a widespread knock on

impact being experienced across indus-

try. The ability to provide fit-for-purpose

standby power solutions is one of the

skills that differentiates Zest WEG Group’s

Generator Set Division.

Standby power solutions can range

from a single diesel driven generator set

to a total standby power solution depend-

ing on the size of the building or project

in question. Larger contracts often require

a blend of smaller and larger generators

to meet the needs of the various ele-

Innovative standby power solutions from Zest WEG

ments within the project. In all instances,

fast reaction times from suppliers and the

deployment of a reliable and durable gen-

erator set should be the standard.

Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set

Division says it has built a solid reputation

with a large number of clients over a diver-

sity of industries, clearly demonstrating its

capability to cater for large-scale standby

power projects. A number of recent con-

tract awards highlight the company’s

ability to provide solutions that range

from standalone generator sets to turnkey

power stations, such as the one supplied to

AVI Group’s Indigo Brands.

The scope of supply on the Indigo

Brands project comprises three 1 000 kVA

generator sets and three 1 000 kVA trans-

formers. Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set

Division is also designing a custom-built

electrical panel for distribution, interfac-

ing and synchronisation purposes. The

company will additionally be supplying

a 23 000 litre bulk fuel tank system, as

part of the optimum solution.

In a recent refurbishment contract, a

containerised standby power system was

supplied to a client at the V&AWaterfront.

Craig Bouwer, Projects and Product

Manager at Zest WEG Group’s Generator

Set Division, explains that after discus-

sions with the customer it was determined

that this would provide the most cost

effective solution.

The project involved a ‘rig-out’ of the

existing equipment from the original

building and designing and fitting a sound

proof canopy, louvres and base frame

adaptor to allow the generator set to be

housed outdoors, as well as final testing of

the newly containerised unit.

Zest WEG Group’s Generator Set

Division believes that the key to its success

is its ability to devise innovative solutions.

A prime example of this is the contract to

supply a standby power supply for worker

accommodation at Firestone Diamonds’

Liqhobong diamond mine in Lesotho.

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Three 450 kVA Zest WEG open type diesel generator sets

equipped with WEG alternators.