Mobile power for airport environments: reliability and regulatory compliance at Manchester Airport

Genesal Energy has designed and supplied Manchester Airport with a mobile generator set delivering power wherever it’s needed, quickly and efficiently.

A GEN440VA Open generator set model was designed to operate as a portable solution within the airport environment. Compliant with European Stage V emissions regulations, the unit can be moved and used across different areas without restrictions, facilitating its integration into maintenance and support operations.

Supplying power autonomously across different airport locations, this set reduces the need to move heavy machinery or install complex installations. This design helps optimise response times and improve efficiency in maintenance tasks, while also contributing to reduced operational costs.

Genesal Energy engineering team developed a design with compact dimensions and an optimised configuration to facilitate transport and operation.

It includes a 750-litre bunded fuel tank with leak tray, ensuring high autonomy. Also, an additional silencing system enables compliance with the acoustic limits set by the client.

The unit is completed with a Deep Sea DSE8610 control system, an 800A circuit breaker suitable for synchronisation, a heater to improve starting performance, and sockets adapted to the UK standard, among other elements. These features ensure reliable operation and seamless integration into the airport’s operational environment.

• Open generator set compliant with Stage V regulations
• Silencer GT MX175
• Deep Sea DSE8610 MkII control panel
• Fuel tank with spill containment tray and 750-litre capacity
• Hotstart 2000W heater
• Eaton 800 A circuit breaker, suitable for synchronisation
• UK-standard control panel sockets, type G
• Battery set with easily accessible isolator