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Power Design PRO Software
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Free Software
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The most powerful electrical and mechanical design and sizing tool on the market, Generac Industrial Power's Power Design Pro has been improved with more added features. This software is a one stop solution center for the consulting engineer. In addition to state of the art generator sizing and analysis, it includes...
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EGSA Certification
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EGSA Certification will identify those technicians who not only have a broad knowledge of electricity, mechanical and electrical components and the interaction between them, but are proficient in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of On-Site Power generation systems.
Our EGSA-certified work force at GEN-TECH shows our customers that our personnel are highly qualified and that our organization is committed to excellence. |
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Fuel storage and issues surrounding the storage of Diesel fuel.
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Quoting Electricity
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"O tell me, when along the line, From my full heart the message flows, What currents are induced in thine? One click from thee will end my woes. Through many an Ohm the Weber flew, And clicked the answer back to me, I am thy Farad, staunch and true, Charged to a Volt with love for thee." --James Clerk Maxwell (Introduced the concept of the electro-magnetic field.) |
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GEN-TECH POWER CONNECTION
Emergency Power News - April 2012
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| Greetings!
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All that remained of the Northminster Presbyterian Church's power junction after a dump truck plowed into it was a tangled mess of metal, brick, and loose power cables. According to the Phoenix Fire Department, a dump truck and an SUV collided at 35th Ave and Sweetwater and ended up in the wall of the church.
The truck took out the electric panel and the AC unit to the church. The main church building wasn't heavily damaged, but the church's food bank operation would have been compromised without power to its refrigerators.
The church hosts a weekly food bank that services more than 140 families each month. As the electrical crews and our technicians from GEN-TECH rushed to figure out the building's electrical systems, temperatures on the cold storage units began to increase.
But our rental generator saved the day by providing necessary electrical power, bringing the temperatures back down in the coolers, and ultimately saving the food.
Until power was fully restored at the church, our generator was on-site powering their lights and cooling units so people who count on that food would be able to receive it.
So, when your power is interrupted, be it from a storm or damage from a dump truck, know that we're available 24/7. We can be reached anytime day or night by calling 623-937-1719.
Sincerely,
Michael Bonville GEN-TECH 800-625-8324
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Generac Goes the Distance in Training
Industry Technicians
Generac adds EGSA Certified Technician Exam as Mandatory Requirement of being Generac Certified.
For more than 50 years, Generac has been manufacturing generator sets. The Generac line of products is one of the widest ranges of power products in the On-Site Power Generation Industry, including portable, RV, residential, commercial and industrial applications. The company has a firm foundation in leading the Industry with multiple On-Site Power Generation "firsts."
From being the first to engineer affordable home standby generators and the first to develop an engine specifically for the rigors of generator use, Generac has remained focused on and committed to leading the industry in technology and service. The company also introduced the first cost-effective product line for the commercial market of small and mid-sized businesses.
Another "First" in the Industry An EGSA Member since 1987, Generac leadership recognizes the... (complete article here) |
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ASK GT?
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Question: What is the difference between kW and kVa?
Answer: The difference between kW (kilowatt) and kVA (kilovolt-ampere) is the power factor. kW is the unit of real power and kVA is a unit of apparent power (or real power plus re-active power). The power factor, unless it is defined and known, is an approximate value (typically 0.8), and the kVA value will always be higher than the value for kW.
As for commercial and industrial generators, kW is most commonly used when referring to generators in North America, and a few other countries that use 60 Hz, while the majority of the rest of the world typically uses kVa as the primary value when referencing generator sets. Also, rental generators are sized with kVa ratings.
To explain it deeper, the kW rating is the power a generator can supply based on the horsepower of an engine. kW is calculated by the horsepower rating of the engine times .746. For example if you have a 500 horsepower engine it has a kW rating of 373. The kilovolt-amperes (kVa) is the alternator capacity. Generators usually have both ratings on the data plate. To determine the kW and kVa ratio, this formula can be used. .8 (pf) x 625 (kVa) = 500 kW
You may want to consider coming to one of our training seminars or workshops where we discuss kW vs. kVa, along with Power Factor and how all of this relates directly to today's emergency power generators. Take a look here for more information on our classes and dates. Do you have a question for GT? Submit your question here. We answer every question. With your permission we may publish your question along with our answer in the next issue. |
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About GEN-TECH
We service equipment, made by every major manufacturer in the engine driven generator business, at locations throughout the United States and around the world. We take great pride in being your single source of responsibility for your emergency systems before and after the sale. We are your full service, one stop, generator system supplier combining sales, service, parts, rental and training under one roof!
Arizona Generator Technology, Inc.
dba: GEN-TECH7901 N. 70th Ave. Glendale, Arizona 85303 800-625-8324
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Store Locations: Glendale, AZ | Tucson, AZ | Las Vegas, NV
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