In 2003, 12 Ruston 16 cylinder RK270 Diesel Generating sets were installed at an oil field processing plant in the Republic of Yemen. Each engine can produce 4.4 MW at 900 rpm and is one of the largest base load stations in the area.
It is critical to the operation of the plant that as many engines are available at all times. Unscheduled breakdowns are a great concern especially if the plants production has to reduced as a result of an engine failure.
To offset this problem, the engines are fully monitored both locally and remotely from the companies North American head quarters.
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