Generators for Kazakhstan: Starting at −30 °C and Remote Sites

Terex Diesel is a diesel generator manufacturer in Türkiye (Turkey). Our 10–4,125 kVA sets are built at a 2,000 m² facility in Tuzla, Istanbul, and each one is full-load tested before it ships.

In northern Kazakhstan, winter nights below −30 °C are nothing unusual. In the south of the same country, summer temperatures approach 40 °C. On the steppe in between, construction sites and facilities are hundreds of kilometres apart. That is why, when we talk about generators for Kazakhstan, we talk about the cold first and the distance second.

Starting at −30 °C

A cold engine turns over with difficulty, a cold battery gives little current, and the wrong fuel thickens. For a backup set to start during an outage, or for a set on an off-grid site to come up first time in the morning:

• A block (coolant) heater keeps the engine warm at all times.
• The antifreeze is set for the lowest temperature on site.
• The battery is kept charged; a battery charger is a must.
• The fuel is chosen for cold weather.
• A canopy or container protects the set from wind and snow. You can look at the canopy options.

We decide the extra equipment needed by the lowest temperature on site. That is why we always ask for this temperature on the quote form.

Distance: fuel and redundancy

On a remote site the generator is the primary source and is selected on prime power. We calculate the tank capacity from consumption and the refuelling interval, and leave a margin for days when the roads may be closed. For the calculation, see our fuel tank sizing article.

If the nearest service point is far away, don’t rely on a single set. Running two sets in parallel with a synchronization panel keeps the site going while one is in maintenance.

The low-load trap

In a cold climate, running a large set at very low load for long periods creates a separate problem. The engine cannot reach operating temperature, and unburnt fuel builds up in the exhaust. That is why we select the set for the real load and advise you not to buy bigger than needed. On sites where the load drops sharply at night, two small sets run in better health than one large set. Test backup sets under load regularly too; we explain why in our load bank test article.

Summer in the south

In the southern regions the radiator works hard in the summer heat. We choose the radiator for the highest temperature. On the steppe the wind carries dust; we upgrade the air filtration accordingly. We explain the effect of temperature on power in our article on power loss.

Applications

Mining and industrial sites, construction and infrastructure projects, farms and livestock operations, backup for hospitals and commercial buildings, and telecom stations. For mains backup an ATS panel is used. For construction sites we also ship trailer-mounted generators and light towers.

Voltage and shipping

The grid is 50 Hz, 220/380 V. We ship the alternator set to this output.

The sets leave Türkiye by road, or on routes that combine road, rail and sea. Each one passes a full-load test before it leaves the factory. A commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin are provided; the shipping method, Incoterms and any further documents are agreed in writing at the quotation stage. Request a quote.