Power Bytes
A new podcast that focuses on power has launched. We’ll be discussing a wide variety of interesting and helpful topics with industry experts each month, giving you an exclusive look into the power industry and beyond. Please remember to subscribe to our channel to get the latest episode updates
Episodes
59 episodes
Hydrogen Powered Data Centers
Hydrogen is not all hype. Join industry expert Steven Parente as he delves into hydrogen-powered data centers, exploring cutting-edge innovations and real-life applications. Don't miss this electrifying episode!
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13:01
When To Choose Used: 10 Essential Questions for Purchasing a Used Generator
Time, availability, and budget are all important factors when purchasing a generator. Opting to buy a used one could be the best decision for you - but when does it make sense? Tune in and listen to our expert, Ed Loud, as he shares the essenti...
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8:34
Disaster Preparedness: Why it pays to have a plan.
Is your business ready for unexpected power outages? Being prepared for the worst delivers significant operational and financial benefits, and gives you added peace of mind. Don't gamble at your company's expense; listen to industry expert, Chr...
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7:53
Bridging Power: Fix short term gaps and plan for future ones
Do you need power and can't afford to wait for the utility to deliver? More customers are finding themselves in this situation. So, what can you do about it? Listen to our bridging power experts explain how you can install temporary power quick...
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9:46
Mobile Energy Storage + Generator Sets = The Ideal Combination
Listen to my conversation about Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with Adam Logue, Senior Account Representative with Cat Rental. We discuss how ESS can help combat rising fuels costs, emissions targets and noise requirements and how, when used in c...
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7:13
EaaS: What is it? How can you benefit?
Energy as a Service (EaaS) is a viable option for customers across all industries looking for reliable, renewable, and affordable power. Listen to our energy expert, Shawn Borden, take us through the defining features of this new business model...
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12:33
Wet stacking? What is that?
We've done a number of successful episodes on technologies and engine attributes, and we wanted to share some insight on a challenge many users face called "Wet Stacking". Retuning to the show is Roger Rosborough to help us better underst...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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7:24
Engine End of Life? Tips For Next Steps.
We have done quite a few episodes on genset maintenance, monitoring, and being able to forecast engine failure or repair. Today we want to talk about what happens when your engine reaches its end of life. Now that could be for a number of...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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13:09
Winterizing Your Diesel Engine
Yep! For those who live in colder climates, it’s time to prepare our Diesel engines for winter. Those of us who live in climates that have 4 definite seasons probably see the greatest swings in temperature. So, joining us toda...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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6:41
SpecSizer! Caterpillar's Genset Sizing Tool.
If you've never heard of Cat's genset sizing tool or it's been a while. Be sure to tune in!
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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10:36
Advancing Power Density!
Whether it's tight spaces or more power per square foot. Be sure to listen in to the importance of Power Density in Generator Sets.
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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9:50
Tips For Extending Your Engine Life
You may recall a great episode we did called "Protecting Your Investment with Generator Set Preservation". Today, we want to go to the next level and talk about things that affect the engine life once it's been placed in oper...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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12:20
Demand Response: Doing more with your power generation assets
Join me as we talk to Nicole Eldredge about Demand Response. What is it and do you need it?
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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6:46
Emissions Scopes 1,2,3: What you need to know!
Get a better understanding of Emissions Scopes 1,2,and 3 from George Lin, Caterpillar's emissions expert.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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12:20
Designing A New Diesel Engine
Do diesel engines have a place in the energy transition? How about Cat's latest design with 80+ patents on a single platform! Hear all about it from Allen Chen.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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15:28
Telecoms towers in the energy transition
Telecom Tower industry expert Neil Smith joins us again for a closer look at two key power issues facing the industry.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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10:18
Data Centers and Green Energy
You can't turn on the news without hearing of this or that tech company promising "Zero Carbon" or using "100% Renewable Energy". So, I wanted to talk to a data center expert about just how the tech companies are approaching their commitm...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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14:24
Hydrogen: A Fuel and Energy Storage
Diving into hydrogen: how it's used as both a fuel and energy storage. Cat's own hydrogen expert, Steven Parente, joins me for the discussion.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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14:00
(Updated) New Energy Storage Safety Requirements.
Greg Hasler returns to speak to us about new and evolving regulations for ESS: NFPA855 2020, and UL9540 and 9540A
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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8:23
The Energy Transition
You know you can't turn on the radio or TV and not hear an ad or news article about this thing called "The Energy Transition". We thought we should enlist an expert to help us gain some context around this ongoing development. So, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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8:08
EU Stage V Update
EU stage V went into effect last year and we wanted to have an expert explain what impacts we might see as facility owners and managers. Joining us today from his home in Northern Ireland is Gareth Osbourne to bring us the details.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:03
Condition Monitoring: Getting Insights
Asset monitoring is fine, but condition monitoring is BEST! Join us today for a discussion about how data is turned into insights.
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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11:26
What Powers the Telecom Towers?
What comes to mind when I say the word "telecommunications"? Perhaps you thought of Verizon? China Mobile? Or even British Telecom? The reality is that today's telecommunications industry is far more diverse and complica...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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9:22