Power Train is an annual training program by global power leader Cummins which covers multiple Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accredited courses, technical lecturers and group activities for attendees to apply theoretical calculations to practical, real-life applications.
The broad spectrum of topics includes the fundamental aspects of diesel generator sets over a multi-day period delivered by the firm’s experienced Sales Application Engineering (SAE) team. Attendees are also awarded 13 CPD hours for completing the Power Train course.
Power Train 2022
Cummins Arabia is the official distributor for Cummins Inc. in the Middle East. It consolidates the distribution of products in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait and represents some of the largest markets for Cummins in the Middle East.
In 2022, Cummins Arabia hosted the in-person Power Train conferences for electrical, mechanical, and consulting engineering professionals – with sessions covering all aspects of power generation installations and systems that provided its attendees with a knowledge-based background for future installations.
The event was held in Kuwait, UAE and multiple locations in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar), further facilitating a solid relationship with key consultants in the Middle East region.
Cummins Arabia also noted that the prominent consulting firms and customers who attended the 2022 Power Train conference included Dar Al Handasa Engineering; Khatib Alami Consultant Office; Worley Parsons; Jacobs; Stantec; Black & White Engineering; CKR Consulting Engineers; Gulf Consultant; SSH Consultants; Edarat; The Red Sea; Huawei; AECOM; NEOM; Parsons; WME Global; Ministry of Healthy and Ministry of Electricity; to name a few.
Cummins Arabia Power Train event 2022: In numbers
- 310x attendees
- 5x Power Trains
- 40x Presentations delivered
- 2480 hours of Customer Facetime
- Comprehensive questions and answers sessions
Knowledge sharing
Cummins’ Power Train conferences are one of the few tailored courses offered by a leading company in the power generation industry, covering the fundamental aspects of diesel generator sets.
Additionally, the courses are specially designed for Cummins’ customers, especially electrical, mechanical and consulting engineers who design and specify generator installations.
- Products: Cummins’ discussion highlights the key technical advantages of the engines, alternators, and generator sets that the company offers to its customers.
- Mechanical Installation: Cummins’ discussion focuses on crucial installation considerations such as cooling and ventilation, fuel system, exhaust systems, emissions and noise and & sound attenuation.
- Electrical Installation: Cummins’ discussion takes a deep dive into low-voltage, medium voltage and high-voltage applications and the various challenges they pose.
- Controllers: Cummins’ discussion details the several controllers that the company offers and its technical capabilities. In addition, paralleling considerations are also a key point.
Cummins Arabia 2022 highlighted burgeoning topics such as green hydrogen, microgrids, and data centres. Hydrogen Generation – a first-time topic at Cummins Power Train reportedly received a lot of interest from attendees.
Cummins Arabia Power Train event 2022: In Topics
- Genset Public and DCC Ratings and Transient Performance
- Room Ventilation and Design Considerations
- Alternator
- Paralleling Detailed
- Exhaust System and Noise
- Generator Control System and ATS/DMC’s
- Sizing and PowerSuite
- Hydrogen (H2), Fuel Cells and Electrolysers
Speaking at the Cummins Arabia Power Train conference in Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of a successful event, Eng Emad Lofty, the Power Generation Business Director for Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait at Cummins Arabia, noted that as part of the 2022 initiative, they shared the latest technologies and knowledge with our partners.
Meanwhile, Eng Magdolin Mikhail, Business Development Manager for New Power Business at Cummins Arabia, said: “It’s a pleasure to share our technology in the hydrogen segments and our Destination Zero strategy for Cummins worldwide.”
The team successfully wrapped up the Power Train event in the UAE and noted that subject matters, including its technical capabilities in power systems, hydrogen, fuel cell technologies, and new power, received much interest from attendees.
For more information, and to view the event highlights, visit Cummins in the Middle East on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@cumminsinthemiddleeast6254
