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Independent stand-alone gas cogeneration system designed to prevent business disruption in a power outage
The GSR series gas cogeneration system from MHI is a continuous use generator powered by a gas engine. The system ensures stability of power supplies in regions where commercial power is insufficient or unavailable, or the mains power is of poor quality. One of many options for engine-powered generators from MHI, gas engines are available in a wide range of outputs to meet the power requirements of all types of facilities. The gas engine cogeneration system also contributes to BCP (business continuity planning). In the event of a disaster or emergency incident preventing access to commercial power, the system maintains a stable supply of power. The MHI gas engine cogeneration system boasts the world’s highest-class power generation efficiency in its output class. Additionally, effective utilization of steam and heat recovered from the waste heat of the system helps to substantially cut back on utility costs. Furthermore, a gas engine emits fewer chemical components and greenhouse gases (GHG) such as CO2. The GSR series gas engine cogeneration system is suitable for countries and regions that are subject to stringent exhaust emissions standards.
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Boosts resilience by maintaining stable energy supplies in an emergency
The GSR series gas engine cogeneration system improves BCP* in several ways. Firstly, the system operates independently to prevent disruption to facility operations in the event of a problem with the commercial power supply. It can also be configured to run on alternative fuels such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) and CNG (compressed natural gas) available on site, providing a backup energy supply in the event of a problem in the natural gas pipeline. The gas engine cogeneration system is monitored 24 hours per day by MHI, an engine manufacturer with a wealth of industry experience and expertise. Clients enjoy comprehensive technical support to ensure consistent and reliable system operation. * Business Continuity Planning: a set of procedures or actions to be taken in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency in order to minimize disruption and restore normal operations.
Reduces utility costs thanks to high-efficiency power generation system
The MHI gas cogeneration system features high-efficiency power generation through optimized natural gas combustion. Effective energy recovery from the engine exhaust to produce steam, along with recovered heat, boosts maximum overall efficiency to over 80% (power generation efficiency combined with steam and heat recovery). This represents the highest efficiency standard yet in global terms, which translates to considerably lower utility costs for clients.
Reduces emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) including CO2
A key feature of the MHI gas engine cogeneration system is the use of optimized conditions for natural gas fuel combustion to produce clean exhaust gas containing significantly lower levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide), NOx (nitrogen oxides) and SOx (sulfur oxides). The exhaust is compliant with stringent emissions standards that are applicable in Singapore, India and other countries and regions globally. MHI offers a range of power generation solutions to suit fuel demand in different countries and regions of the world. In petroleum-rich countries such as Indonesia, for example, there is high demand for diesel engines. MHI has supplied more than 3,000 diesel engine generators to clients in Indonesia over the last 30 years. While MHI diesel engine generators are compact and lightweight and boast high power output, gas engine cogeneration systems are considered superior in terms of cleaner emissions, reduced utility costs and guaranteed stability of supply during emergencies.
Hydrogen engine development project for a carbon-neutral world
MHI is currently working on commercialization of a hydrogen engine that will deliver even greater environmental benefits. The hydrogen engine produces no CO2 emissions whatsoever and is a powerful ally in our journey toward net zero CO2 emissions. In 2021, MHI made an important technical breakthrough by demonstrating stable combustion with 100% hydrogen as the sole fuel. The next step involves validation testing to evaluate the operational stability of the hydrogen engine with respect to key parameters such as combustion performance and safety of the hydrogen engine generator set. The first hydrogen engine generator sets are currently in development with a target market launch in FY2026. If hydrogen engines are widely embraced as a power source, this will be a major step forward in the journey to a carbon-neutral world.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd., as one of the core subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, builds upon the synergies between engines and turbochargers to offer distributed energy solutions.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd., as one of the core subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group, builds upon the synergies between engines and turbochargers to offer distributed energy solutions.
