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4MW Caterpillar C175 Engine

12 May 2012

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Introducing the 4MW Caterpillar C175 Engine Today I investigated the introduction of the 4MW Caterpillar C175 engine for use in power generation. Closely related to the 16-cylinder 3MW C175-16, the C175-20 has a stand-by rating of 4.0MWe at 60Hz. The complete electrical packages from Cat Power Generation are only available at medium voltages of 4160V and 12470V. […]

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in China

20 April 2012

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Diesel engines from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in China In recent news there was an investment by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in China. Announced in the media and on the MHI website.  Mitsubishi has formed a joint venture with the Shanghai Diesel Engine Co. The engine range is from 500kW to 1600kW.  To me this means the six-cylinder engine […]

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Kohler Power Systems in Brazil

18 March 2012

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Major investment by Kohler Power Systems in Brazil A recent announcement shows an interest of Kohler Power Systems in Brazil. Brazil has been a strong market for industrial, construction, forestry, and agricultural equipment for a few years now. I am personally very excited about the potential for the power generation and industrial equipment market. This purchase by […]

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Tognum acquires Aggretech

18 February 2012

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Tognum acquires Aggretech In recent action, Tognum acquires Aggretech, a German generator set packager based in Bavaria. Being in Canada, I wasn’t totally aware of Aggretech’s product line up, but decided I had to look up their website. Their standard enclosed generator set packages are a beautiful product, and their testing facilities must be second […]

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