Engine Selection for Power Generation OEMs
Part 2 of 2: Fuel Strategy, Compliance, Integration & Future-Proofing Your Power System
The hidden factors that determine long-term success. Once you've defined duty cycle, power output, and fuel strategy — as covered in Part 1 of how to choose the right power generation engine — the next step is evaluating compliance, integration, environmental conditions, and lifecycle cost.
These factors determine whether your engine platform will succeed globally or require costly redesigns later.
Emissions & Compliance: Avoiding Costly Redesigns
Global emissions regulations are tightening. OEMs must ensure compliance at launch and throughout the product lifecycle.
Power Solutions International (PSI) simplifies this by acting as the Manufacturer of Record, managing certification requirements such as:
- EPA
- CARB
- EU Stage V
Integration Matters: Engines Are Only One Piece of the System
Modern OEMs increasingly require complete power systems, not standalone engines.
PSI provides integrated solutions including:
- Engines
- Controls & switchgear
- Fuel systems
- Electrical packages
Environmental Conditions: Designing for the Real World
OEM applications rarely operate in ideal environments.
Consider:
- Extreme temperatures
- High humidity
- Dust, debris, corrosive conditions
- Noise restrictions
PSI's Advanced Enclosures
Scale
Support generators up to 5 MW.
Integrated
Include integrated fuel systems and controls.
Protected
Provide weather, seismic, and sound-attenuation protection.
Customization & Engineering Support
No two OEM applications are identical. PSI offers:
- Application-specific design
- Simulation & modeling
- Controls programming
- Testing & validation
Lifecycle Cost vs Upfront Cost
The lowest-cost engine is rarely the best long-term choice.
Evaluate:
- Fuel efficiency
- Maintenance requirements
- Reliability & uptime
- Parts availability
Scalability & Future-Proofing
Your engine platform should support:
- Modular upgrades
- Fuel transitions
- Increased power demands