Technical Knowledge Centre
Engineering guides, application notes, and industry insights to help you specify, deploy, and operate the right power generation system for your facility.
Whitepapers & Application Notes
In-depth engineering documents to support system specification, procurement, and deployment decisions.
Sizing Self-Contained Power Systems for Industrial Applications
A practical engineering guide to calculating load profiles, selecting output capacity, and specifying the right system configuration for manufacturing, mining, and utility environments.
- ›Load profile analysis methodology
- ›Demand factor and diversity calculations
- ›Standby vs prime power selection criteria
- ›Paralleling for redundancy and scalability
Operating Cost Comparison: Self-Contained Systems vs Conventional Generation
A detailed breakdown of total cost of ownership across maintenance, logistics, and environmental compliance — comparing Meg Gen magnetic systems against conventional generation over a 10-year horizon.
- ›Zero fuel cost advantage modelling
- ›Maintenance interval and labour cost comparison
- ›Logistics and infrastructure cost for remote sites
- ›10-year TCO sensitivity analysis
Cold Weather Deployment Guide: Operating in Sub-Arctic Environments
Engineering considerations for deploying magnetic power generation systems in extreme cold — from cold-start procedures and enclosure insulation to arctic-grade component selection.
- ›Cold-start requirements below −20°C
- ›Thermal management and heating system sizing
- ›Enclosure insulation and heating requirements
- ›Arctic-grade component selection best practices
Remote Site Power Planning: Off-Grid and Weak-Grid Deployments
A field-oriented guide to planning power infrastructure for remote mining camps, agricultural operations, and communities beyond reliable grid access — covering system selection, deployment logistics, and redundancy.
- ›Prime power vs standby for off-grid sites
- ›Containerized system deployment logistics
- ›Redundancy planning for critical remote loads
- ›Remote monitoring and SCADA integration
Industry Articles
Engineering perspectives and industry analysis from the Meg Gen team.
Why Canadian Industry Is Rethinking Conventional Generation
Rising energy costs, tightening emissions regulations, and supply chain disruptions are pushing industrial operators to evaluate alternatives to conventional generation. Here's what's driving the shift.
Power Reliability in Remote Communities: The Case for Modern Generation
Remote and Indigenous communities across Canada face unique power challenges. We examine the operational, economic, and environmental case for upgrading aging conventional infrastructure.
Understanding Automatic Transfer Switch Timing and Load Sequencing
Transfer switch response time, load sequencing strategy, and generator warm-up requirements all affect how quickly critical loads are restored after a grid event. A technical primer.
Modular Power Architecture: Scaling from 100 kW to Multi-Megawatt
How modular, paralleling-capable generator systems allow industrial operators to start with the right capacity today and expand incrementally as load requirements grow.
NFPA 110 Compliance for Industrial Standby Power Systems
A practical overview of NFPA 110 requirements for emergency and standby power systems — covering equipment classification, installation, testing, and maintenance obligations.
Data Centre Power Resilience: Generator Sizing and N+1 Redundancy
Mission-critical data centre operators require more than a single backup generator. We walk through N+1 redundancy design, paralleling strategy, and integration with existing switchgear infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical and procurement questions answered by our engineering team.
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