Dairy Farm Installs Backup Diesel Generator
Dairy Farms Are A Production Facility And Require Backup Power For Uninterrupted Operation.
History of Dairy Farms and Facilities
Dairy farming was developed in approximately 6000 BC in Europe. All mammals produce milk. Cow, goat, sheep and camel milk is harvested all over the world. Cow milk is the most common in dairy farms across the United States and Canada.
The origination of dairy began with farmers producing extra product and delivering it to local towns for sale. In those days, all cows were hand milked. The milk was placed in barrels and delivered to town for sale.
Cows must be milked twice a day. If not milked twice a day they can develop mastitis (inflammation of the udder). The milking schedule kept herds and dairy to manageable size, dedicated by available personnel.
In the early 1900s vacuum bucket milking was introduced. This process saw a bucket attached to the cow by means of a strap. The bucket had udder attachments. This allowed for multiple cows to be milked at once.
After milking a cow, the contents of the bucket had to be dumped into a tank. Milk was then cooled and picked up by a tanker truck and transported for pasteurization and bottling.
In the 20th century, industry innovations matched any automated production facility. Boasting automated milking pipelines and employing special milking parlors that are 100% automated. These advances allow today's dairy farms to:
- Produce Milk - Includes herd management, milking operations and cooling milk
- Pasteurization - Heating milk to appropriate temperature for processing
- Processing - From bottling milk to produce in cheese and milk byproducts
- Backup Power Requirements for Dairy Facilities
The advancements in dairy farming, milk and milk by-product production require dependable power. When utility power fails the following are affected in a large dairy farm operations and facilities:
- Cows must be hand milked
- No cooling for milk
- No pasteurization capabilities
- All milk by-product production stopped.
Most dairy farms are in remote locations. A diesel generator in a sound attenuated enclosure can answer emergency power requirements. We recently supplied an 800 kW generator to a dairy farm in the US.
This generator features a 2000-gallon fuel tank for extended operation. The low hours on the unit ensure reliable backup power needed by the industry. Digital control allows for ease of operation via a Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) during power loss.
The advancements in this industry allow us to supply clients with backup generators. Customers that employ an emergency generator(s) as part of their design will not suffer because of power outages.
Give us a call. We can help design and install a backup power generation system. This well ensure production does not suffer during an outage.
Story Summary
Why do dairy farms need backup power?
Dairy farms require reliable power to operate critical equipment for milking, cooling milk, and processing dairy products. A power outage can disrupt milking schedules and compromise milk quality and safety.
What equipment requires power on a dairy farm?
Key equipment includes milking machines, milk cooling tanks, pasteurization systems, and processing equipment for dairy products. Lighting, ventilation, and water pumps are also essential.
How much power does a typical dairy farm need?
Power requirements vary based on size, but large dairy operations may need 800 kW or more of backup power to run all critical systems during an outage.
What type of generator is best for a dairy farm?
Diesel generators in sound-attenuated enclosures are commonly used, as they provide reliable power and can be located outdoors near farm buildings.
How long can a backup generator power a dairy farm?
With a large fuel tank (e.g. 2,000 gallons), a backup generator can provide extended runtime during prolonged outages.
Are there any energy efficiency opportunities for dairy farms?
Yes, dairy farms can reduce energy use through measures like variable frequency drives on milking equipment, heat recovery systems, and renewable energy like solar panels.
How has dairy farm technology evolved over time?
Dairy farming has progressed from hand milking to automated milking parlors, pipelines and fully computerized systems for herd management and milk processing.
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