Power Bytes

In this episode, host Ryan Karlin engages in a compelling conversation with Adam Brown, Senior Manager of Sales at Caterpillar Financial. They delve into the financial intricacies of the data center industry, highlighting key challenges such as extended lead times for grid connectivity and significant capital investments.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Condition Monitoring: Getting Insights"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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!Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 essential questions to ask yourself when considering a used generator.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "The Energy Transition"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Hydrogen: A Fuel and Energy Storage"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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, Chris Barth, on what to include in your comprehensive contingency plan.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 quickly and at scale!Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Increase the Efficiency of Your Facility through CHP"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Waste to Energy: The BioGas Story"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 conjunction with a generator set, can deliver an optimal energy solution.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Fuels of the Future (includes Hydrogen)"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 and the potential benefits including economic opportunities. Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 understand the condition.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Advanced Control Features in Genset Controller"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 reasons: first, it's reached the end of its depreciation cycle and you simply want to replace it, secondly a lack of maintenance has allowed the engine to fail, and lastly perhaps it's had a good life and it's now time of a complete overhaul, which in some cases can be quite costly. To help us explore these different options and introduce us to a really cool new option, I've asked Hafiz Shiraz to join us.  Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Spanish version: "Unlocking Grid Codes"Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 today is our favorite engine maintenance expert Nick Johnson. Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

If you've never heard of Cat's genset sizing tool or it's been a while.  Be sure to tune in!Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

 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 paced in operations. So, today I've invited engine expert Nick Johnson to take us through some vital areas that can really pay dividends to the site owner if done correctly.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Join me as we talk to Nicole Warnstedt about Demand Response. What is it and do you need it?Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Get a better understanding of Emissions Scopes 1,2,and 3 from George Lin, Caterpillar's emissions expert.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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.  Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Telecom Tower industry expert Neil Smith joins us again for a closer look at two key power issues facing the industry.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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. Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Greg Hasler returns to speak to us about new and evolving regulations for ESS: : NFPA855 2020, and UL9540 and 9540AEmail us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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, joining me today is the Caterpillar expert on the subject Mr. Dean Musser. Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Translation of the April 2021 Episode.¡Únase a nosotros para una discusión sobre los combustibles en el horizonte! Enviar comentarios a powerbytes@cat.comEmail us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Asset monitoring is fine, but condition monitoring is BEST!  Join us today for a discussion about how data is turned into insights.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

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 complicated.  Neil Smith joins Power Bytes to help us understand this critically important industry.Email us: powerbytes@cat.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cat-electric-power/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Caterpillar.Electric.Power/

Data Centers and the data explosion have been in the news now for a while.  Join us as we dive into the topic with international Data Center expert David Mytton.  

Join me for a discussion with Joe Gorski to talk about options for genset repairs.

Today we speak with Cat Reman's Charles Avery about how remanufactured or second life products fit into a sustainable world.

Joining Power bytes today to talk about genset paralleling is Amanda Wilke Diaz.

Listen to our Grid Code experts PHDs Keith Chambers and Marcelo Algrain discuss the evolving terrain of codes and standard around the world.

Be sure to fight back against supply chain delays.  Joining me today to give some insight into Genset Preservation is David Gravitt.

Know what a webserver is?  Boy have we got a surprise for you!  Here all about it in this episode with Caterpillar's Amanda Wilke DiazFeedback? Send us a note at powerbytes@cat.com

Ok, do you know what a generator transient is?  Do you know how your genset will respond to transients large and small?  Today Bryan Snyder walks us through it all.

Joining me today is Eric Bibby to help explain the often misunderstood topic of random vs form wound generators.  Eric is an Electrical Engineer from Purdue and has been at Cat for 13 years.  Eric has held positions ranging from Application and Product development to supporting our dealers currently in the SE portion of the United States.

Join us to hear Mike Gemmolva talk about the benefits of peak shaving.  Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen. Send feedback to Powerbytes@cat.com

Renewable power generation, decarbonization and the energy transition are very hot topics right now.   As we continue our focus on fuels, we wanted to highlight one of particular importance both from a use case scenario and to its completely sustainable nature.  That fuel is biogas.  From Geneva Switzerland we are joined by Sven Buhler. Send Feedback to Powerbytes@cat.com

Getting the most out of your generator set is critical.  The place to start is with a solid understanding of the genset ratings definitions.  Bryan Snyder give us a great explanation of generator set ratings.  Be sure to like and subscribe to the show wherever you listen.  Send feedback to Powerbytes@cat.com

Today I'm joined by Eric Bibby and we are going to discuss Low vs High Voltage generators.  We'll talk about the differences as well as an important tip to getting help with the analysis.

We are experiencing a data explosion around the world. With record numbers of new devices connecting to the internet every day and professionals demanding to be connected to their critical assets.  We talk with connectivity and data center experts Magy Kramer and Debbie Mallally to get some insights.

There are over 100,000 people working hard to make Caterpillar the company it is today.  Power Bytes thought you might like to meet some of the "People Behind the Brand"Feedback?  Write to us at powerbytes@cat.com.

Join us for a discussion of fuels on the horizon! Send feedback to powerbytes@cat.com

Users have a wide spectrum of fuel choices for power generation. Today we speak with a fuels expert about some of them.  Please Subscribe.  Send feedback to powerbytes@cat.com

Microgrids, decentralized power, and hybrid energy have dominated the news for some time now. We wanted to take some time to look at specifically Microgrids in some different applications. So, today, we're going to focus on mining.