Stand-by Power Systems: Ensuring Continuous Operations During Power Outages

Location Adelaide, South Australia

Service Stand-by power generation installation

230 kVA
Generator Installed
100 kW
Load Bank for Efficiency

Overview

Anglicare partnered with CD Power to secure reliable stand-by generation across its Adelaide residential care facilities. A 230 kVA diesel generator with advanced load management, automatic transfer switching, and real-time monitoring ensures uninterrupted operations, improved safety, and extended equipment life during mains power outages.

Challenges

  • Anglicare needed reliable stand-by power generation for several residential care facilities across Adelaide, South Australia.

Solution

To meet this need, CD Power installed a Tide Power 230 kVA diesel generator dedicated to providing stand-by power at a residential care facility, supported by smart load management, automatic switching, and safety features.

  • Automatic transfer switch (ATS) detects mains power failure and starts the generator remotely.
  • Mimic panel in nurse’s quarters for real-time monitoring and fault alerts.
  • Mechanical safeguards for technician safety.
  • Exhaust system insulated with volcanic matter-based wrap for heat protection.

System Specifications

Generator
230 kVA Tide Power diesel
Load Bank
100 kW Viking, self-adjusting, maintains 40% minimum load
Control
ATS with automatic switching
Monitoring
Mimic panel for staff oversight

Results

These features guarantee safe, efficient, and reliable stand-by power for the facility, ensuring continuous operation when mains power is lost.

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