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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric S. Garst
Camp Lemonnier Public Affairs
CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – Seabee Mobile Utilities Support Equipment technicians out of Port Hueneme, Calif., have completed installing a new generator for emergency backup power, and conducting an annual inspection on all MUSE-owned generators and substations at Camp Lemonnier.
“When a base grows the demand for energy increases as well, and in order to keep up with this, you must generate more power,” said Construction Mechanic 1st Class Luke Leifeste. “The MUSE generators here provide a quick and cost effective way to compensate for the increase in demand.”
In a deployed location such as Djibouti, electrical power is not an abundant resource. In order for Camp Lemonier to effectively meet their mission, the generators and substations are needed to help the camp optimize their operations.
“The MUSE technicians have been an integral part of Camp Lemonnier’s expansion with their expertise and annual inspection it gets the generators operating at peak efficiency before load increases for summer months,” said Chief Construction Electrician Rajon Martin Camp Lemonnier’s utilities director.
The MUSE technicians in coordination with Camp Lemonier’s Public Works department are installing an 800 kilowatt generator, and will be used as emergency backup power.
“MUSE’s standard operating procedure is to inspect all of our gear annually,” said Construction Electrician 1st Class Francis Higgins. “This is to ensure that there are no long term problems developing and to ensure that the equipment is running at optimal performance.”
The inspection is on six 1,500 kilowatt generators, and two 5,000 Kilo-volt-amp substations. The generators and substations were once the prime power source for camp, but now they supplement the power supply from grid power.
“Since 2007 we have provided a power source for camp with an annual inspection to ensure continual quality of the power generation and transformation to meet the camp’s need,” said Utilitiesman 1st Class Eric Sanders.
These generators are capable of supplying enough power for a city block, and are built to stand the brutal heat and other elements found in Djibouti. With proper maintenance and inspections, the generators will last for 30 to 40 years.
The MUSE program provides power plants, substations and technical expertise to support utility shortfalls at Department of Defense locations worldwide. This program offers qualified Seabees advanced technical training, skills and valued hands-on experience in the power generation and utilities field.
“The MUSE program is an excellent opportunity for Seabee’s looking for a demanding and rewarding career field,” said Utilitiesman 1st Class William Anderson.
| Date Taken: | 02.28.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 03.09.2012 05:28 |
| Story ID: | 84985 |
| Location: | CAMP LEMONNIER, DJ |
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