Cummins Power Generation (CPG), through its local distributor Universal Engineering Services (UES), has supplied twenty 1 MW Cummins diesel generator (DG) sets to the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW) of Oman.

The generator sets help meet peak demand for power in the Sharqiya region.

The model CP1400-5 sets are installed at four different locations in Sharqiya region to help meet the shortfall of available power. Eight of the generator sets are installed in Mudhairib power station, and four each in the power stations at Mudhaibi, BB Hassan and Sur.

The project was completed in a record time of 20 weeks and was satisfactorily handed over to MEW, says a Cummins spokesman.

Driven by the latest Cummins KTA50G8 16-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine, each set has a power rating of 1000 kW/1250 kVA at 50 Hz, 415 V, three-phase at 50 deg C ambient conditions, he says.

''The generator sets are individually stepped up to 11 kV by step-up transformer and are synchronised with the existing slow speed generator sets on 11 kV Bus. Each set has its own acoustic housing, which keeps noise levels to acceptable levels,'' he says.

Speaking on the contract, the spokesman adds: "The EPC contract was awarded to Bahwan Engineering Company (BEC), the parent company of UES, with a 20-week deadline for handover. The project included design, procurement, supply and installation of all power systems equipment and instrumentation, cables and earthing system, interconnection to an existing fuel oil system and civil works. To meet the extremely tight schedule, the generator housings were fabricated locally and the DG sets installed with all associated service piping and cabling, to meet the high quality standards of Cummins.

"The prestigious order was won against tough competition. The durability of the CP1400-5, combined with CPG's ability to meet the tight delivery schedule, excellent after-sales service capability of UES, first class project handling skills of BEC were the key reasons why the client opted for Cummins power," the spokesman adds.

A 200 MW power station is planned for the Sharqiya region. However, it was decided to provide 20 MW of short-term power until the new station is set up.