Optimum Power from Perkins Engines

India welcomes a compact and efficient electricalgenerator as Perkins launched their latest enginein the 4000 Series Electric Power line-up, the4016-61TRG diesel engine.

The launching that was held last December 08,2010 in Mumbai was presented by Jaz Gill who wasrecently promoted to Asia Pacific Director. At thelaunch, he discussed the prime power of the new diesel engine which extends to 2250KVA.

The 4016-61TRG diesel engine offers powerdensity and compactness that is yet to be matched.It allows installation into a 40 feet container savingspace and reducing installation and freight costs.

This new engine provides the Indian marketa cost-effective prime and standby power. It hasbecome the power generation industry’s first choiceof power due to its exceptional power to weightratio and good load acceptance for both prime andstandby power, aligned to overall cost of ownership,and reliability characteristics.

The new engine series extends the powerrange upwards by ten percent compared to the4016TAG2A and is available as an ElectropaK orElecrounit specification. This will give the Indianmarket a greater engine choice.

4016-61TRG utilises direct injection combustiontechnology; therefore, providing optimum powerdensity for ease of installation through its compactfamily of three 61 litre air to water charge-cooledengines. This offers tangible benefits to both gensetpackagers and users. The 4016-61TRG range will beavailable at both 50 and 60Hz with standby powersfrom 2000-25000KVA at 1500rpm and 1650-2000KWe at 1800rpm.

In addition, the engine’s class leading ambientand altitude clearance prevents de-ration at 50 degC ambient territories.

“Our customers will undoubtedly benefit from the performance, power and excellent fuel consumptiondelivered by this new engine range. The introductionof the 4016-61TRG further strengthens Perkins’presence as a full range supplier to the Electric Powermarket and represents a cost-effective solution tomarket requirements,” says Carl Emery, PerkinsEngines’ electric power marketing manager, during the launching in China.

As the 4016-61TRG diesel engine made its entryinto the Indian EP sector, Perkins continues to worktheir way to success in the Indian market. LeadingGenerator set manufacturers and consultants from across India witnessed the launching of the newdiesel engine. “We are delighted with our significantentry into the key Indian EP sector and plan to buildon this success into 2011 and beyond,“ says Jaz Gill,Asia Pacific Director of Perkins Engines.

The 4000 series range has made its strongfoothold in the Indian EP sector through the last3 years. The continuous utilisation of the PerkinsEngines’ products by the Indian market forecasts anincreasing demand in 2011 and beyond.

Perkins has previously made a resounding entryin the diesel generator business in India with acontract to supplyover 175 4000 series engines to their largest Indian OEM – Sterling generators Pvt.Ltd.

One of the prestigious projects Perkins held isthe Delhi Airport Metro Rail Express. It will provideemergency power to the five rail stations thatconnect the city centre of the New Delhi to theAirport. The project includes SITC of 11 DG setsranging from 750 to 1250 KVA.

Another project that Perkins held is the firstphase of the TRIL Infopark. Perkins will provide 1MW of emergency power with 131.6 MW SterlingDG sets along with Perkins 4016 TAG2A engines.TRIL Infopark is an IT city that costs around US$770million. It is a joint venture between the TATA Realtygroup and Tamil Nadu Industrial DevelopmentCorporation.Furthermore, there is the 25MW powerrequirement of Amanora City wherein Perkinswill supply ten 1010KVA, two 1500KVA and one1700KVA DG set.

The EP sector is an important sector for Perkinsacross the globe, particularly in India. This is seenthrough the excellent sales of the EP range in India.Perkins Engines assures the Indian market the fullPerkins EP range in 2011.

Perkins customises engines precisely toaccommodate their customers’ needs and to beable to serve a wide varietyof industries. Perkins’ engine solutions are trusted by more than 1000leading manufacturers in the industrial, construction,agricultural, materials handling and electrical powergeneration markets.

As seen in India, the company continues to breakthrough the global market, providing cost-effectiveengines and has an extensive global distributornetwork to provide product support solutionswhenever and wherever needed around the world.

Perkins Engines (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd
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