Modern container power plants are reliable, compact and convenient units that are widely used today as autonomous sources of backup and guaranteed power supply. These are completely independent power modules, which are designed for stable and trouble-free operation in the widest temperature range and in the absence of a centralized power supply.
Having a fairly high degree of reliability and automation, container power plants do not require constant monitoring by staff. In many cases, container-type diesel power plants are the only option to provide guaranteed round-the-clock power supplies to important and strategic facilities. To some extent, such units are designed specifically for use in harsh or even extreme conditions.
Containerized power plants are mainly equipped with gas or diesel generators (the latter are the most common) of domestic or foreign production. The power of the generators can also vary depending on the specification and individual operating conditions of the unit. Containers for such power plants, which also perform protective functions, are made of materials of increased strength.
This is what creates favorable conditions for transporting the unit over long distances and reliably protects all equipment from the negative effects of various physical factors. The steel frame of the container, which has good all-weather and vandal-resistant qualities, is sheathed with various types of sandwich panels, which have a double-sided galvanized coating.
Thus, container diesel power plants are super reliable autonomous sources of electricity, consisting of a particularly durable container, in the manufacture of which heat-insulating and sound-absorbing materials are used, and primary or backup emergency power systems mounted inside it.
Container power plants, the operation of which is completely independent of climatic conditions, can equally well be used both at extremely low temperatures of the Far North and in the tropical zone. Since the microclimate is created inside the container with special heating elements and additional air conditioning systems , which is necessary for the normal functioning of all energy supply mechanisms.
Also, these types of power plants are equipped with devices for automatic notification of any malfunctions. In addition to the mandatory protective mechanisms against electric shock, automatic fire extinguishing systems are installed in container power plants , and all elements related to the wiring are carefully insulated. All this makes such mobile units truly safe.
Like all engineering solutions, container power plants have a number of their individual characteristics and nuances. For power plants with a capacity of up to 200 kVA, it is more expedient to use small-sized mini-containers, which are even more compact and mobile. It also provides for the installation of such units on the chassis, which greatly facilitates the transportation of the power plant and significantly expands its capabilities.