GlobalCharge Remote Power Systems

Power where you need it.®

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Global Charge

Inside of a 1150 Watt GlobalCharge System (Arctic version) showing auxiliary heater on left, gensets along left side, battery bank at back end and electrical equipment along the right side.

Key Benefits

1. Fuel Efficient

2. One Year Maintenance Intervals

3. Load Following Capabilities

4. High Efficiency

5. High Reliability

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Gentherm Global Power Technologies (GPT)* is the world leader in remote power systems. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, GPT has been providing reliable solutions for companies with critical applications in remote locations since 1975. Our team has successfully delivered over 22,000 remote power systems into 55 countries.

Cycle Chargers are the most fuel-efficient remote power system available today. They offer the highest efficiency of any prime remote power system and represent some of the toughest equipment on the market. Cycle Chargers are designed for long-term unattended operation, but can also be effective in support of grid supply. GPT’s GlobalCharge is a fully self-contained remote power system offering continuous prime power from 300 Watts to 6000 Watts.

GlobalCharge offers flexibility:• Diesel, LPG or natural gas-fired systems• Capability to use several generating sources such as

gensets, solar or wind simultaneously• Load following for short-term and long-term load

changes• Flexibility to customize a design for specific site

requirements• Ease of maintenance – no specialized skills required

GlobalCharge is a self-contained remote power system that is ideal for applications where fuel consumption is a priority, or where only liquid fuel is available.

The technology associated with the charging system is proven as it has been used in specialized applications for over 15 years in the military, coast guard and border control. Global Thermoelectric has adapted this technology for use in industrial applications.

The result is a quiet, discreet product that operates reliably in areas where site access is difficult and site visits less frequent.

Overcoming extreme conditions:GlobalCharge provides power to critical applications in situations where the location poses a challenge. In areas where extreme climate is a factor, an automatic climate control feature maintains temperatures between 5 - 25°C using active ventilation, air conditioning, waste heat and auxiliary heaters to keep the enclosure balanced and the system running smoothly.

Power Fact:One year maintenance and refueling cycles for most applications.

*Formerly Global Thermoelectric

Propane-fired GlobalCharge System ready for tower installation at a remote telecom site under construction, 1.5 years supply of propane fuel in the tanks.

“After reviewing all the options we knew Global’s cycle chargers were the only way to go. The company had experience with the products and proved to be extremely supportive working with us to bring the new systems online.”

Kendall Anderson Telecommunications Engineering Technologist, Transmission and Distribution Engineering ATCO Electric

Common Applications

GlobalCharge is most popular with:

• Telecom service providers for remote repeaters• Liquids pipeline controls and communications• Security and surveillance sensors, cameras and communications• Remote northern applications of all types

Every System is Unique

Although GlobalCharge has standard configurations, it can be customized to suit a customer’s requirements including hybrid systems, unique layouts, fuel storage and customer equipment areas. For more information on customized options speak to a GPT representative.

Case Study: ATCO Electric

ATCO Electric builds, operates and maintains a vast system of transmission and distribution lines to deliver power to homes, communities and businesses. The consistent and efficient operation of its system is critical to the company’s success. ATCO’s transmission control towers are often located in areas without access to AC power. The addition of two new towers to the system gave the company the opportunity to review its choices for remote prime power.

The Challenge:The challenge was to find a continuous power system for 1150 Watt and 2150 Watt requirements that would be reliable, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive. The solution would also need to comply with federal regulations and be easily maintained by ATCO staff.

GPT’s Solution:GPT recommended an integrated cycle charging system, a customized version of their GlobalCharge product, at each tower. This solution was considered the most efficient option due to a low duty cycle on the prime generators. It was less expensive and required lower maintenance than gensets. In this case, refueling and maintenance would be required only once a year. Finally, GPT’s solution was propane-fuelled eliminating the need for on-site diesel storage and the risk of soil contamination. This met with ATCO’s environmental objectives.

Results:The GlobalCharge systems were operating prior to tower erection. Service became the strength in this case. ATCO was grateful to Global for their responsiveness in helping them train staff and comply with regulatory hurdles.

As the foundation of the system, the controller “cycles” a pair of gensets in a unique manner to regularly recharge a station battery. The station battery serves the load until it reaches a programmed depth of discharge level, at which time a genset is engaged to recharge the battery and carry the load. When the battery is fully charged, the first genset shuts down. On the next cycle, the other genset is engaged.

The control system manages the charging cycles to maximize genset and station battery life. Special “extended run” gensets are used to facilitate longer maintenance cycles.

How Does GlobalCharge Stack Up Against Other Power Systems?

Summary of Benefits Table

What if we need a hybrid version?

GlobalCharge can easily and seamlessly incorporate alternative or auxiliary generating sources such as wind or solar to create a GlobalCharge Hybrid system without sacrificing reliability. This can provide benefits to customers by reducing fuel consumption and extending maintenance even further.

Power Fact:Global Charge has a 20 year system design life.

Close-up of a typical genset heat recovery design for recirculation

inside a GlobalCharge system.

Efficiency Reliability Maintenance/ Replacement

Effective Size Range (W)

Diesel FuelNG

LPG

GlobalCharge High High Low 300 - 6000

Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs)

Low Very High Very Low 10 - 5000

Standalone Photovoltaics

N/A Low-Med Med-High 3 - 200 N/A N/A N/A

Prime Gensets Low-Med Low High 2000+

How does it work?GlobalCharge uses proprietary control technology to coordinate the interaction among a set of proven components including gensets, batteries, heaters, ventilation and air conditioning where required to provide efficient and reliable continuous power.

For all system components, Global uses high quality industrial equipment designed for long-term use. Global is brand neutral on system components and constantly evaluates products that can improve the cost and performance of the system.

Standard GlobalCharge systems include:

• Heavy duty weather-proof container suitable for extreme environments and ease of transportation to site

• High quality sealed lead acid VRLA flat plate or tubular batteries from 500A-h and up

• High quality industrial engine-based gensets with extended run oil circulation systems, ranging in size from 4.5kW to 50kW (dual redundant)

• Dual redundant proprietary system controllers

• DC output in 12V, 24V or 48V

• Automatic environmental control to between 5°C and 25°C

• Waste heat recovery systems for increased efficiency in environmental control

• Remote monitoring & communications capability (Modbus, RS485)

• System view software for remote monitoring and control

Options include:

• Custom and multiple DC voltages

• AC supply

• Auxiliary charging sources (e.g. solar, wind)

• Active air conditioning (DC or AC)

• Custom containers

• Customer equipment rooms within Global Charge container

• Automatic fire detection and suppression

• Automatic security detection and monitoring

• Custom systems designed for lower cost

The illustration above is a sample of a

600-Watt Diesel-Fired Global Charge system,

with an enclosed fuel tank, that was designed

for a remote pipeline application in China.

Gentherm Global Power Technologies (GPT) is leading the world in remote power. Contact us to discuss your unique remote power needs:

Gentherm Global Power Technologies Head Office Calgary, Alberta, Canada Phone: (403) 236-5556 Fax: (403) 236-5575

Gentherm Global Power Technologies

US Office 8505 Technology Forest PlaceUnits 902-903The Woodlands, TX 77381Toll Free: 1-800-848-4113

www.globalte.com

GPT (Formerly Global Thermoelectric) has received the prestigious Canada Export Award three times in the past ten years in recognition of its success in, and commitment to, international markets.

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