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Preventative Generator Maintenance Keeps Your Equipment Running Smoothly

Written by Craig Allen on July 15, 2022. Posted in Critical Power, Maintenance & Repair, MTU, Oil and Gas, Portable Power, Power Generation, Services.

As a business owner, you know that unexpected power outages can be a real inconvenience. Not only do they interrupt your workday, but they can also cause damage to your equipment. That’s why it’s important to have a backup power plan in place, and one of the most important components of any backup plan is a generator. If you’re using a generator to keep your business running during an outage, it’s important to make sure that it’s properly maintained. By keeping up with preventive maintenance, you can ensure that your generator will be ready when you need it.

Generator maintenance is critical for keeping your mobile power generation equipment running smoothly

As with any complex piece of machinery, regular maintenance is critical for keeping your mobile power generation equipment running smoothly. By following a few simple steps, you can ensure that your generator will be ready to provide power when you need it most.

First, always keep the fuel tank full. This will help to prevent moisture from condensing inside the tank and damaging the fuel system.
Second, regularly check the oil level and change the oil according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. This will help to keep the engine clean and free of debris.
Finally, be sure to check the battery regularly and clean the terminals to prevent corrosion.

By taking these simple steps, you can keep your generator in top condition and ensure that it will be there when you need it most.

Regularly scheduled maintenance will help to extend the life of your generator and keep it running at peak performance

Generators are a vital part of any business or home emergency plan, providing power in the event of an outage. However, generators require regular maintenance to ensure they are running properly and will be able to meet your needs when you need them most. A generator that is not regularly serviced may break down when you need it the most, leaving you without power and potentially costing you a great deal of money in repairs. By contrast, a generator that receives regular maintenance will have a much longer lifespan and will be much less likely to experience a breakdown. Furthermore, maintaining your generator will help to ensure that it is always running at peak performance, providing you with the power you need when you need it. As such, regularly scheduled maintenance is essential for keeping your generator in good working condition.

Generator maintenance is an important part of keeping your generator running at peak performance. A regular maintenance schedule can help to extend the life of your generator and keep it in good condition for years to come. We encourage you to contact us today to learn more about our generator maintenance services and how we can help you keep your equipment running smoothly.

Preventative Maintenance Is Critical for Performance & Safety

Written by Craig Allen on February 22, 2022. Posted in Critical Power, Doosan, MTU, Off-Highway, Oil and Gas, Portable Power, Power Generation, Power Supply, Services.

Oil and gas sites can be located anywhere, and the fact is that most are many miles away from the nearest power source. This makes oil and gas companies dependent on mobile power generators to produce the power needed to keep lights, oil derricks, and other equipment operational. At Central Power Systems & Services, our oil and gas services personnel are always ready to inspect, maintain, and repair your generator equipment.

Mobile Generator Maintenance for Oil and Gas Exploration

Towable generators can take a pummeling when transported from site to site. This means that they will require more attention to maintenance than permanently positioned standby generator systems. Operators should be aware of this, and we recommend scheduling a maintenance appointment immediately after a generator is repositioned and before it begins aiding your oil and gas exploration activities.

Our mobile power generation maintenance services include the following and much more:

Inspect fuel lines: We will confirm that the fuel lines are tightly secured and not clogged, cracked, or torn.
Check/change the oil: We will confirm the oil reservoir is filled and not leaking. At appropriate intervals and as needed, we will change the oil.
Check ventilation and change the air filters: Our mobile generator service technicians will ensure the system has sufficient ventilation and that air filters aren’t dirty and clogged.
Load bank testing: We will test the load and confirm the generator can produce the power you need!

Adherence To Maintenance Is Essential for Safety

Staying on top of generator maintenance is essential for reliability. And, especially for oil and gas services, it’s vital for safety. With oil and gas sites often located far away from civilization, this means emergency services are far away, and an accident during oil and gas exploration can quickly turn fatal.

To that end, our mobile power generation technicians will thoroughly inspect your generator and site to address any impediments to generator safety.

We will address the following hazards as they relate to mobile power generation on an oil and gas exploration site:

Electrocution
Fire
Toxic exposure
Vehicular accidents
Flooding

Our certified generator maintenance technicians will ensure that you are compliant with OSHA, NFPA, API, EPA, and other applicable regulatory standards that govern the use of mobile power generation equipment on oil and gas sites, including but not limited to:

Depend on Central Power Systems & Services!

At Central Power Systems & Services, we know the critical importance of mobile power generation equipment for your oil and gas exploration activities. You can always depend on our certified professionals to perform the preventative generator maintenance required to keep your generator properly maintained. We adhere to the strictest quality standards, and our thorough attention to detail means that we will identify minor issues before they cause major problems.

We encourage you to contact us to learn more about the oil and gas services we offer and to learn more about the steps we take to create custom generator maintenance plans. With Central Power Systems & Services maintaining your mobile power generation systems, you can rest easy knowing that every part, component, and function will help you achieve your goals!

Our Oil and Gas Services Keep Your Fracking Equipment Up and Running

Written by Craig Allen on December 17, 2021. Posted in Off-Highway, Oil and Gas, Services.

Idle oil and gas equipment means you are quite literally leaving money in the ground. Our oil and gas services at Central Power Systems & Services are designed to keep your fracking equipment operational and your business moving forward. When your systems falter or fail, we can dispatch any of our more than 100 service vehicles to your site to inspect, maintain, repair, or replace equipment as needed.

Rapid Repair Services

We understand the critical importance of prompt and effective repairs. We also know that your equipment is an expensive investment, and we work hard to ensure that it is protected from failures that can lead to fires or blowouts.

We have a fleet of more than 100 service vehicles, each fully equipped to service oilfield equipment. From electronic boards to mechanical components, our oil field service technicians can repair your equipment on-site wherever it is located. In instances where repair is not possible, we can dispatch the necessary components from our warehouses or bring the component into our nearest shop for refurbishment.

Transmission & Engine Overhaul

Transmissions and engines are the core of your oilfield systems. Without them, your drills won’t cut, and your pumps won’t fill the tanks. Our transmission and engine overhaul facilities are organized to maximize efficiency and minimize the time required to return your equipment to service. Depending on the extent of the required work and the availability of repair bays, the overhaul process typically takes between one to three weeks to complete.

Most importantly, every stage of the process is closely monitored and strictly organized. This ensures superior quality workmanship and allows us to deliver finished transmissions and engines that meet or exceed rigid performance standards. We make sure that your systems aren’t good as new; we make sure they are better and operate within the strictest parameters!

Oilfield System Maintenance and Upkeep

Proactive maintenance on your oilfield systems is the most effective method of keeping them in prime condition. At Central Power Systems & Services, our field service teams are highly trained experts who can service your systems and identify potential faults that need to be addressed before a failure occurs. We work closely with our clients to develop customized maintenance schedules based on production, system age, known defects, and manufacturer recommendations. We will ensure your system delivers the performance you desire for as long as possible.

Our maintenance services include the following and more:

Repairing damaged or missing safety guards
Repairing railings and ladders
Replacing corroded pipes, struts, or valves
Repairing tongs, blocks, and cables

Our goal is to protect your drill and other systems from failure caused by neglected maintenance. This not only protects your personnel from injuries, but it also protects and preserves the bottom line of your business.

Trust Central Power Systems To Deliver Superior Results!

Good is not good enough for our teams. We strive to be better and aim to deliver superior quality workmanship and advanced solutions for the most challenging tasks. We are experts at oilfield system repair, maintenance, and replacement. No matter how fast you need a solution or how complex the required repairs are, it is our pleasure to show you why we are the first choice for oil and gas services in the United States.

We encourage you to contact Central Power Systems & Services to learn more about our oil and gas services. We are here to serve the oil and gas industry and deliver custom solutions to meet the demanding and ever-evolving industry needs.