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If you were a New Power application, which one would you be?

Mar 05, 2021 by Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader

Cummins is the 101-year old company that has something to say about alternative power and the future of energy. As the world’s largest independent diesel manufacturer, we know a lot about our diverse commercial markets and customers. Today, Cummins continues to add to our product portfolio to ensure we're well positioned to power the world for the next 100 years. One of the ways we are doing this is by investing in a broad range of clean, fuel-efficient technologies through New Power, the company's newest business segment. New Power's portfolio of battery electric, hybrid, fuel cell and hydrogen technologies is ready to unveil the potential of a decarbonized future.

Our New Power technologies power a variety of different applications, each one with its own features... or distinct personality you might say. So, we wondered: If you were one of the applications powered by New Power technologies, which application would you be?

Cummins Inc.

Cummins, a global power technology leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from internal combustion, electric and hybrid integrated power solutions and components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, microgrid controls, batteries, electrolyzers and fuel cell products.

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Cummins Custompaks are being used for water management as Thailand struggles with its water crisis

Jul 10, 2024 by Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader

Water crisis

Sixty Cummins Inc. CustomPaks are in service in Thailand as part of a critical water management plan aimed at easing the country’s water crisis – a crisis that has caused enormous economic and social damage and stirred conflict among communities.

Over the past several decades, Thailand has continually faced water problems caused by severe drought. Water reserves in dams and reservoirs are insufficient while water resources are often contaminated with toxins caused by urban communities and the industrial and agricultural sectors.

Severe flooding is a threat, too, at a time when the realities of climate change are hanging over the country.

As a result, the allocation of precious water resources, which must be shared among various stakeholders including new and existing industry, large and small agriculture, and cities and villages has become a flashpoint.

Kittithanapat Engineering Co. (KTP), has been involved in the water management system since 1996, working closely with authorities such as the Royal Irrigation Department, Department of Water Resources, Bangkok Metropolitan Authority and others.

600 hp CustomPaks

To help KTP meet its often urgent requirements, Cummins DKSH (Thailand) has recently supplied 60 Australian-built CustomPaks – 45 powered by Cummins’ X15 engine rated at 600 hp, and 15 powered by the QSL9 rated at 325 hp. These fully self-contained powerpacks are emissions certified to Tier 3.

The CustomPaks are coupled to hydraulically-driven, large-volume submersible water pumps sourced by KTP from US company Moving Water Industries (MWI); KTP is the exclusive distributor in Thailand for these MWI Hydroflo pumps.

Prior to Cummins’ involvement, KTP was using another diesel engine brand but service support wasn’t up to the standard required.

Long-serving KTP engineer Kittisak Thanasoot says Cummins DKSH’s reputation for technical and aftersales support along with the reliability of the Cummins product were a key reason behind KTP’s decision to specify the CustomPaks for the Royal Irrigation Department.

The ability of Cummins DKSH to respond to short delivery times was also important.

“Supplying large quantities of high horsepower diesel engines for emergency situations such as flash flooding can be a challenge for KTP,” says Kittisak Thanasoot.

“Responding to the needs of the government agencies to manage such problems in a timely manner and with least impact on communities, KTP has found the answer in our partnership with Cummins DKSH.”

Cummins Custompaks are being used for water management as Thailand struggles with its water crisis

Jul 10, 2024 by Cummins Inc., Global Power Technology Leader

Water crisis

Severe flooding is a threat, too, at a time when the realities of climate change are hanging over the country.

600 hp CustomPaks

Prior to Cummins’ involvement, KTP was using another diesel engine brand but service support wasn’t up to the standard required.

The ability of Cummins DKSH to respond to short delivery times was also important.

“Supplying large quantities of high horsepower diesel engines for emergency situations such as flash flooding can be a challenge for KTP,” says Kittisak Thanasoot.

If you were a New Power application, which one would you be?

Cummins Inc.

Cummins Custompaks are being used for water management as Thailand struggles with its water crisis

Water crisis

600 hp CustomPaks

Cummins Custompaks are being used for water management as Thailand struggles with its water crisis

Water crisis

600 hp CustomPaks

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