Mahindra Powerol launches the New Range of Colourful Leaf Diesel Generators

Applying alternative thinking to all aspects of its business operations, Mahindra Powerol broke the conventional box- shaped generator design to launch the first-of-its-kind and strikingly colourful leaf shaped diesel generators. These DG sets is available in five colour and graphic variants – Green, Blue, Yellow, Red and Grey.

At a press conference in Chennai, the new range was launched by Mr. Palaniappan, Sr. Vice President and Business Head – Powerol Business on the 23rd January ‘14.

The new leaf diesel generator has unique features like patented Leaf Shaped canopy design, visually impactful colors and graphic options, glossy finish powder coating, leaf shaped suction louvers. Apart from the design improvement, this diesel generator was also manufactured with a reduction in the total footprint (up to 0.4M³) and a reduction in the noise levels up to 2.5dBA.

The inception of this concept originated from the fact that due to poor aesthetics, customers generally placed the diesel generators in locations hidden from the public eye. Now, customers can proudly showcase their diesel generator in front of their homes and other outlets in the colour of their choice. Mahindra Powerol’s new leaf diesel generator will aim to lead the way in the power back up industry in which customers will consider at the aesthetic value of the diesel generator prior to its purchase.

The successful implementation of the Rise philosophy has opened up several roads for the Mahindra Powerol business. Powerol will continue to invoke the Rise pillars to search for and create new markets. 

GOING OUT OF THE BOX

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., also known to be the kingpin in the tractor and utility vehicle industry, entered the field of Power Generation in 2001, since then, the business has grown exponentially to become a Rs. 1000 crore business. Today, engines from Mahindra Powerol are powering Diesel Generating sets from 5kVA to 500 kVA.

We are now set to launch a diesel generator in 5 colours. These generators are essentially known to be low involvement products, which are leaf shaped in design and the first-of-its-kind in the market.

Today’s market scenario pushes businesses to constantly improve their product lines to cater to the needs of the evolving customers. The consumers are given a chance to choose products based on their personalities and preferences; an essential looked into by us. Keeping this in mind, we launched the new look diesel generators available in 5 vibrant colors i.e. red, green, grey, blue & yellow. These are available in 7.5 10 & 15 KVA

The concept of a new design came around by recognising the changing needs of the customer. Studies revealed that due to poor aesthetics, customers generally placed their diesel generators hidden from public view. It was then learnt that a diesel generator which would enhance the beauty of the site would far greatly appeal to the customer.

The initial designs were a result from a contest organised by us in the prestigious design institute NID, Ahmedabad. The in-house team enhanced the winning design before it was sent for volume production.

The new diesel generator has the following unique features and advantages over the competition:

·        Change from Box type shape design to a patented leaf shaped enclosure

·        Aesthetically and visually impactful

·        Leaf shape suction louvers

·        Reduction in the total footprint (up to 0.4M³)

·        Reduction in the noise levels up to 2.5dBA.

Mahindra Powerol has created innovation in the form of a new leaf diesel generator in the power back up industry. This innovation will be a turning point for Powerol in the future.

Launching on the 24th January 2014! Watch out for this space...

Launching on the 24th January 2014!

Watch out for this space...

Importance of Pressure Cap and Expansion Tank in the Radiator

  Modern Radiators have their filler necks covered with a Pressure Cap. It maintains an air tight joint which helps to keep the coolant at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure.

This helps in the following ways:

1.       The engine can operate at higher temperature without boiling the coolant. This ensures higher rate of heat transfer.  (Rate of heat transfer depends on the difference in temperature between the Coolant and Atmosphere. Higher difference in temperature ensures higher rate of heat transfer.)

2.       At higher altitude, atmospheric pressure is low. This causes the coolant to boil at comparatively low temperature.  With the Pressure Cap, a higher pressure is maintained inside, irrespective of any change in atmospheric pressure. Thus maintaining cooling system efficiency.

The Pressure Cap contains a Pressure Valve and a Vacuum Valve. If, due to severe working condition, the coolant starts boiling or vaporise, the pressure in the system exceeds a certain value, the Pressure Valve opens and releases the excess pressure to the atmosphere through an over flow pipe.

On the other hand if sudden cooling happens, a vacuum is created inside the Radiator, then the vacuum valve opens to avoid collapse of the Radiator.

It is important to remember that the Pressure Cap should never be opened when the Radiator is still hot. Because, on removing the cap, the pressure inside the Radiator will suddenly drop, causing the boiling point of the coolant to decrease all of a sudden. This causes the coolant to start boiling immediately. This may cause spill over and burn anyone standing nearby. In case of loss of a Pressure Cap, the replacement cap should be of the same pressure rating as the original one.

In most of the modern engines, instead of overflow pipe an Expansion Tank is provided. This tank is so connected with the Radiator that it receives the excess coolant when the engine is heated. When temperature decreases, the coolant volume reduces and the coolant in the Expansion Tank returns to the Radiator. This ensures that the Radiator is always full of coolant. The reservoir is usually made of semi transparent plastic so that it can indicate the level of coolant.

Such a system is also called as Coolant Recovery System, it has the following advantages:

1.       There is no loss of coolant due to overflow.

2.       Air does not enter into the system. Corrosion of the cooling jackets is reduced considerably.

ROLE AND DEPENDANCY OF ELECTRICITY IN OUR LIVES

  Electricity is an integral utility in modern society, with links to everything from a human's subconscious fear of the dark to the practical need for working illumination in an industrialized world. The entire world essentially runs on electricity, in one form or another, and while combustibles are essential at the present time as well, their time is nearing an end. Electricity is not only ingrained in modern life, it is also critical for its continued existence, as electricity will soon be the main source of power produced world-wide.

All of the modern energy alternatives are focused on creating electricity by renewable means, such as wind turbines, solar arrays and geothermic heating, ultimately using steam to turn large turbines, creating electricity. Electricity is the future but it is also the past and present, as without a continuous power supply, many living with assistance would not be able to cope. Most of the modern medical treatments that are commonplace today would be extremely risky if not impossible, without modern power and lighting.

   Lighting alone is the backbone of civilization. Without proper lighting, travel would be a life-threatening process at every step, risking collisions, getting lost frequently and impacts with stationary objects, even with the modern, high-power headlights on vehicles today. Electric power runs the world, with governments, corporations and financial institutions relying on it daily for communication, commerce and even direct trading. The grip of electric power also extends to the smallest and seemingly insignificant aspects of the average citizen, from mobile communications to the ability to cook indoors. Electric power is and will continue to be, one of the most important energy forms available to the human race as a whole and as fossil fuels steadily run out, more and more dependence upon it will become the standard.

People depend on electricity for everything. From television to refrigerators and kitchen appliances to mobile phones; it powers virtually everything in our life. Everything requires electricity to function. Banks and ATMs require electricity to maintain their databases without which no transactions could be made. Gas pumps and gas companies need a lot of electricity to operate without which people cannot travel. Fridges in grocery stores and in people’s apartments need constant electricity as canned and unsealed foods like meats, chicken, poultry etc can get spoilt. Traffic lights and safety systems find electricity indispensable.