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become the technology of choice because Flexible ICE power plants offer several other advantages relevant in Nigeria. Thanks to their
they are flexible by design. They have a high modular design, ICE power projects are easy to construct, fully scalable and can be deployed in
operating efficiency, even at partial load, phases. They can be ramped-up or down quickly to adjust to demand, and also provide a great
and are made to cope with regular start hedge against fuel supply risk, as their engines can be operated on natural gas, diesel, HFO or
and stops. On the other hand, combined biofuels. They also require less water to operate than CCGT technology.
cycle gas turbines (CCGT) lack the flexibility Today, Nigeria’s electricity system faces a perfect storm. Small, inefficient, expensive and
to match the fluctuations in electricity polluting diesel generators are widely used to compensate for weaknesses in the country’s grid
demand. They rely on a consistent and capacity. Despite recent improvements, the gas supply system is not fully stable, which places
pressurised gas supply and are most additional strain on country’s still fragile electricity network.
efficient when operated close to full Wärtsilä is convinced that building flexibility into the system, by investing in gas engine
capacity. They are not suited to offset the power plants, can provide a stable and reliable long-term solution to Nigeria’s energy
intermittent supply of renewables. challenges. As Wale Yusuff, Managing Director of Wärtsilä M&P Services Nigeria Ltd, says
Detailed technology comparison “It is clear that IPPs can provide an important source of investment for new power projects.
between CCGT and ICE power plants show A prototype has been established and electricity tariffs are crystalizing at a fair price for the
that for an equivalent 350 MW plant Nigerian economy and for consumers. At Wärtsilä, we understand the need to be innovative
running 8000 hours per year, Wärtsilä’s and mindful regarding off-take and financing. With flexibility and reasonably sized projects, we
solution saves between US$11 to 17 million are convinced that together with our partners and stakeholders, we can generate sustainable
per year compared to CCGT solution, thanks power with improved impacts for the environment and the economy of Nigeria.”
to its better performance in hot climates,
better part-load efficiency and lower Contact Mirja-Maija Santala, Wärtsilä Energy,mirja-maija.santala@wartsila.com,
investment cost. www.wartsila.com

Inclinometer for rough response time sensor of 10 ms
(without filter). The different interfaces
and tough conditions available are RS-232+I, RS-232+U (0 to
10 V) or CANopen (bus-compatible).
Programmable parameters are
Resolution, Preset, Software filters.
nstrotech is offering the SIKO Inclinometer IK360L, capable of working under They also feature a ‘Teach-In’ function
the roughest and toughest of conditions. These inclinometer sensors conform to that measures range, zero point or
Iprotection classes IP68 and IP69k and are protected against access with a wire measurement direction.
as well as being dustproof. They are also protected against permanent immersion
and infiltration by water under high-pressure and vapour steam cleaning (i.e., road SIKO’s Inclinometer IK360L finds
vehicles). application in mobile automation:
The analogue inclinometer is housed in a PBT fibre-glass, reinforced casing and is • Ensuring the horizontal position
easily installed with a 3-point mount. The unit compensates for temperature, operating of the workman’s basket or fire
between -40° to +85°. The unit can also operate within a lateral deviation of +/-45°. brigade engines
SIKO’s Inclinometer IK360L features a compact one-axis inclinometer with integrated • Monitoring of the levelling of
electronics and a system accuracy of +/-0,5° (-10 to +40°C). The measurement of vehicles with tracks (construction)
inclination for one axis is 0 to 360°; dual-axis: +/- 80°, resolution: 0,01° and has a to avoid overturning
• Position measurement of the
shovel of dredging vehicles

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sales@instrotech.co.za,
www.instrotech.co.za
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