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In this episode of The Power Bytes podcast, Ryan Karlin meets with Bryan Snyder and John Thomas to tackle the realities behind electrification: balancing reliability, economics and innovation. From mining sites to bakeries, discover why planning ahead is the real power move.
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In this episode of the Power Bytes podcast, Steve Gupman joins us to explore how businesses needing significant energy can save energy costs while ensuring their energy resilience. We will dive into the power challenges facing large energy users today and how they can take a proactive approach through technologies such as Cat AMP to help lower their energy costs while monetizing their investment.
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In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore how biogas is turning organic waste into revenue. From dairy farms to landfills and local communities, discover how this solution is bringing reliable energy to communities worldwide.
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In this episode of Power Bytes, we explore why understanding the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is critical for businesses relying on generator sets for prime power. From fuel efficiency and maintenance strategies to predictive technologies and regulatory compliance, we break down hidden costs that impact long-term performance and profitability. Learn how smart planning and lifecycle analysis can help you make power decisions that pay off.
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In this episode of the Power Bytes podcast, Neil Smith discusses the significant demand for microgrid solutions, especially for rural electrification, and highlights how these projects can drastically improve quality of life in communities. He also shares insights on the Nagaland project, which aims to help bring sustainable energy to remote areas, potentially transforming this community’s way of life.
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In this episode of the Power Bytes Podcast, host Ryan Karlin sits down with Brandon Lynn, Caterpillar Electric Power’s Global Director of Business Development, to discuss the growing role of distributed generation and how industries are adapting to enhance operational efficiencies and achieve their goals.
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In this episode, host Ryan Karlin engages in a compelling conversation with Adam Brown, Senior Manager of Sales at Caterpillar Financial. They delve into the financial intricacies of the data center industry, highlighting key challenges such as extended lead times for grid connectivity and significant capital investments.
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Hydrogen is not all hype. Join industry expert Steven Parente as he delves into hydrogen-powered data centers, exploring cutting-edge innovations and real-life applications. Don't miss this electrifying episode!
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Spanish version: "The Energy Transition"
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Time, availability, and budget are all important factors when purchasing a generator. Opting to buy a used one could be the best decision for you - but when does it make sense? Tune in and listen to our expert, Ed Loud, as he shares the essential questions to ask yourself when considering a used generator.
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Spanish version: "Hydrogen: A Fuel and Energy Storage"
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Is your business ready for unexpected power outages? Being prepared for the worst delivers significant operational and financial benefits, and gives you added peace of mind. Don't gamble at your company's expense; listen to industry expert, Chris Barth, on what to include in your comprehensive contingency plan.
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Do you need power and can't afford to wait for the utility to deliver? More customers are finding themselves in this situation. So, what can you do about it? Listen to our bridging power experts explain how you can install temporary power quickly and at scale!
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Spanish version: "Increase the Efficiency of Your Facility through CHP"
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Spanish version: "Waste to Energy: The BioGas Story"
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Listen to my conversation about Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with Adam Logue, Senior Account Representative with Cat Rental. We discuss how ESS can help combat rising fuels costs, emissions targets and noise requirements and how, when used in conjunction with a generator set, can deliver an optimal energy solution.
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Spanish version: "Fuels of the Future (includes Hydrogen)"
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Energy as a Service (EaaS) is a viable option for customers across all industries looking for reliable, renewable, and affordable power. Listen to our energy expert, Shawn Borden, take us through the defining features of this new business model and the potential benefits including economic opportunities.
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Join me as we talk to Nicole Warnstedt about Demand Response. What is it and do you need it?
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Get a better understanding of Emissions Scopes 1,2,and 3 from George Lin, Caterpillar's emissions expert.
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Do diesel engines have a place in the energy transition? How about Cat's latest design with 80+ patents on a single platform! Hear all about it from Allen Chen.
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Telecom Tower industry expert Neil Smith joins us again for a closer look at two key power issues facing the industry.
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Diving into hydrogen: how it's used as both a fuel and energy storage. Cat's own hydrogen expert, Steven Parente, joins me for the discussion.
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Greg Hasler returns to speak to us about new and evolving regulations for ESS: : NFPA855 2020, and UL9540 and 9540A
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You know you can't turn on the radio or TV and not hear an ad or news article about this thing called "The Energy Transition". We thought we should enlist an expert to help us gain some context around this ongoing development. So, joining me today is the Caterpillar expert on the subject Mr. Dean Musser.
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EU stage V went into effect last year and we wanted to have an expert explain what impacts we might see as facility owners and managers. Joining us today from his home in Northern Ireland is Gareth Osbourne to bring us the details.
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Translation of the April 2021 Episode.
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Asset monitoring is fine, but condition monitoring is BEST! Join us today for a discussion about how data is turned into insights.
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What comes to mind when I say the word "telecommunications"? Perhaps you thought of Verizon? China Mobile? Or even British Telecom? The reality is that today's telecommunications industry is far more diverse and complicated. Neil Smith joins Power Bytes to help us understand this critically important industry.
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Data Centers and the data explosion have been in the news now for a while. Join us as we dive into the topic with international Data Center expert David Mytton.
Today we speak with Cat Reman's Charles Avery about how remanufactured or second life products fit into a sustainable world.
Listen to our Grid Code experts PHDs Keith Chambers and Marcelo Algrain discuss the evolving terrain of codes and standard around the world.
Be sure to fight back against supply chain delays. Joining me today to give some insight into Genset Preservation is David Gravitt.
Know what a webserver is? Boy have we got a surprise for you! Here all about it in this episode with Caterpillar's Amanda Wilke Diaz
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Ok, do you know what a generator transient is? Do you know how your genset will respond to transients large and small? Today Bryan Snyder walks us through it all.
Joining me today is Eric Bibby to help explain the often misunderstood topic of random vs form wound generators. Eric is an Electrical Engineer from Purdue and has been at Cat for 13 years. Eric has held positions ranging from Application and Product development to supporting our dealers currently in the SE portion of the United States.
Join us to hear Mike Gemmolva talk about the benefits of peak shaving. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen. Send feedback to Powerbytes@cat.com
Renewable power generation, decarbonization and the energy transition are very hot topics right now. As we continue our focus on fuels, we wanted to highlight one of particular importance both from a use case scenario and to its completely sustainable nature. That fuel is biogas. From Geneva Switzerland we are joined by Sven Buhler.
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Getting the most out of your generator set is critical. The place to start is with a solid understanding of the genset ratings definitions. Bryan Snyder gives us a great explanation of generator set ratings. Be sure to like and subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Send feedback to Powerbytes@cat.com
Today I'm joined by Eric Bibby and we are going to discuss Low vs High Voltage generators. We'll talk about the differences as well as an important tip to getting help with the analysis.
We are experiencing a data explosion around the world. With record numbers of new devices connecting to the internet every day and professionals demanding to be connected to their critical assets. We talk with connectivity and data center experts Magy Kramer and Debbie Mallally to get some insights.
There are over 100,000 people working hard to make Caterpillar the company it is today. Power Bytes thought you might like to meet some of the "People Behind the Brand"
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Users have a wide spectrum of fuel choices for power generation. Today we speak with a fuels expert about some of them. Please Subscribe. Send feedback to powerbytes@cat.com
Microgrids, decentralized power, and hybrid energy have dominated the news for some time now. We wanted to take some time to look at specifically Microgrids in some different applications. So, today, we're going to focus on mining.
Today we speak to Sr. Controls Expert Ryan Byrd about the importance of voltage regulation. As much of the 'why' as the 'how' in this discussion. Send Feedback to Powerbytes@cat.com
Getting to and from your primary utility source is an important function. Learn of a way to accomplish that without adding cost to your system. Feedback? Write to us at powerbytes@cat.com.
SpecSizer = Industry Leading Genset Sizing Tool
I'm so happy to have Chad Dozier back with us today via the Cat Electric Power Hot Line. You may recall Chad did a podcast earlier this year about Spec Sizer, Cat's world class genset sizing tool.
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For decades, the industry standard for standby power generation has been the diesel generator set. With the ever emerging desire to be more environmentally friendly, companies have been looking for new and different ways to meet the many requirements of the standby power generation market.
Joining me today via the Cat Electric Power Hotline to talk with us about some advancements in Natural Gas fired gensets for standby applications is Scott Conway.
This episode focused on a technology that is growing in popularity. It's called Dynamic Gas Blending or DGB. Joining me today to talk about DGB is Graeme Mawhinney.
Note: “3516B Series DGB generator set models and associated DGB retrofit kits are not suitable for use in EPA regulated territories”
Great conversation with Marc Godwin of Cat's Switchgear operation. What you need to know when choosing a switchgear partner. Feedback? Write us at powerbytes@cat.com
I'm so happy to have a returning guest with us today. Joining us via the Cat Electric Power Hotline is Magy Kramer. For veteran listeners you'll recognize Magy from our episode on "Connecting Critical Devices". Magy is back with us to discuss some critical items to look for when choosing your connectivity solution.
Caterpillar has recently published a white paper on the subject titled : CAT® INTERNALLY EXCITED (IE) ALTERNATORS.
Joining us today from his home in Northern Ireland via the Cat Electric Power Hotline is the paper's author - Roger Rosborough. Roger has a Masters and PhD in Engineering from Queens University in Belfast N. Ireland and has16 years experience with Caterpillar working in Mechanical Design, the Technology department developing cooling systems and most recently as a Marketing Industry Consultant.
Today we'll be discussing why, in most cases, Cat's IE alternator should be given equal consideration to most PM alternators.
Today we speak with our resident application specialist Bryan Snyder about the basics of excitation systems for Generator Sets. Feedback? Write to us at Powerbytes@cat.com
In these most uncertain times we all are looking for things that bring us a sense of stability and confidence. Today we are going to be talking about why Caterpillar's Customer Value Agreements can help.
Joining me today from his home in Dubai is Andrew Haroun: Andrew has Master's degree from Purdue university and has held a number of positions at Caterpillar during his 16 year journey with the company.
In this episode of Powerbytes, Mike Gemolva is our special guest to walk us through what's new in the area of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or Cogeneration. Most importantly how users can save money by increasing efficiency by utilizing these methods.
Today's episode is a unique look into the Safety Culture at Caterpillar and how it transcends beyond employees to products and end-users. Safety - It's designed in.
In this episode, we'll go through a couple of scenarios and discuss Cat's patented paralleling failsafe mode. Feedback? Email us at powerbytes@cat.com
Vic Williams joins Power Bytes to discuss some important features available in the Cat Genset Controller. Please send us feedback at powerbytes@cat.com
Today we discuss overcurrent protection capabilities in Cat's Genset Controller with Bryan Snyder. Feedback? Email us at powerbytes@cat.com
Get an inside look at the latest updates to SpecSizer. We'll talk about the work, customer insights and more. Feedback? Email us at powerbytes@cat.com
Today we speak with Magy Kramer about how Caterpillar is executing it's digital plan and connecting critical power equipment. Feedback? Email us at powerbytes@cat.com
Today we talk with Bryan Fore about generator set power density and why it's an important consideration. Feedback? Email us at powerbytes@cat.com