50kW Open-Type Methanol Generator Set
Medium-Power Clean Energy Solution with Outstanding Eco-Friendly Performance
Working Principle
A methanol generator set is a high-efficiency power device that converts the chemical energy of methanol into clean electrical energy. It features a heavy-duty internal combustion engine that burns methanol fuel to generate thermal energy, which precisely drives the internal piston to convert heat into mechanical energy. A premium alternator then seamlessly transforms this mechanical energy into a stable electrical output. Methanol fuel is optimally mixed with air within the combustion chambers and ignited via advanced timing methods (such as spark plug or compression ignition), delivering robust, reliable, and continuous power generation.
Typical Application Scenarios
Positioned in the versatile “small-to-medium power range” and backed by the benefits of methanol—clean burning, easy storage, and diverse sources—this 50kW unit excels in emergency backup, specialized prime power, and strict zero-pollution zones.
1. Small-to-Medium Commercial Places
Perfectly fits the core emergency power demands (typically 30–40kW) of commercial operations during grid failures:
- Retail & Dining: Keeps refrigeration units, freezers, essential lighting, and POS cash systems running seamlessly in convenience stores, supermarkets, and chain restaurants.
- Medical Facilities: Guarantees uninterrupted power for critical equipment like infusion pumps, patient monitors, and pharmacy refrigerators in community clinics.
2. Indoor & Enclosed Infrastructure Auxiliary Power
Where traditional diesel generators fail due to heavy toxic exhaust pollution, the low-emission methanol engine excels:
- Underground Facilities: Driving emergency extraction fans, ventilation systems, and safety lighting in underground parking lots.
- Shopping Complexes: Providing cleaner, low-pollution backup power for large malls when configured with standard exhaust venting.
3. Eco-Sensitive Zones & Nature Reserves
Eliminates the risks of soil and water contamination associated with petroleum fuels:
- Scenic Tourism Infrastructure: Powering mountaintop rest stations, viewing platforms, and remote service hubs without disturbing local ecology.
- Environmental Research Stations: Delivering stable, clean energy for flora/fauna observation outposts and remote meteorological monitoring arrays.
4. Urban Low-Altitude & Emission-Restricted Areas
Complies comfortably with strict urban emission regulations that restrict small diesel engines. It serves as an ideal “peak-shaving” or supplementary power source for commercial offices and high-rises during peak power consumption grid limits.
Reference for Adaptable Loads
With a stable continuous capacity recommended at 80% of rated power (around 40kW), this 50kW unit handles sizable load demands concurrently:
- Commercial Mix: Multiple centralized walk-in cold rooms + basic facility lighting + server racks + elevator systems.
- Industrial Auxiliary: Standard ventilation blowers + medium-power water extraction pumps + assembly line control panels.
- Resort / Clinic Site: Complete HVAC cooling units + facility-wide refrigeration + emergency backup lighting grids.
*Note: Inductive loads (motors, compressors) require a high starting current threshold. This generator handles sudden inductive spikes effectively; consult our engineers to match exact motor startup metrics.
Technical Specifications & Parameters
*Specifications reflect standard factory metrics for the 50kW open-type liquid-cooled methanol generation system.
| Parameter | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Frequency | Hz | 50 |
| Rated Voltage | V | 230/400 |
| Rated Power | kW | 50 |
| Rated Current | A | 72 |
| Rated Speed | rpm | 3000 |
| Alternator System | — | Self-Excited Features |
| Pole NO. | — | 2 |
| Phase NO. | — | Three phase |
| Excitation way | — | Self excited constant voltage |
| Power factor | cos Φ | 0.8 (lag) |
| Insulation class | — | F |
| Engine System | — | Liquid-Cooled Heavy Duty |
| Cylinder type | — | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, 8-Valve |
| Fuel injection system | — | Electronic injection system |
| Displacement | L | 2.237 |
| Lubrication way | — | Pressure |
| Lubricating Oil | — | Methanol engine oil |
| Lubricating Oil capacity | L | 3.5 |
| Fuel | — | Methanol M100 |
| Genset Assembly | — | Open-Frame Structural Configuration |
| Start way | — | Electric start |
| Start motor | V – kW | 12V/1.2kW |
| Battery capacity | V – Ah | 12V60Ah |
| Generator Set type | — | Open type |
| Output | — | Leakage protector |
| Fuel capacity | L | 114 |
| External dimensions | mm | 1690×900×1120 |
| Weight | kg | 545 |
