Ballard Engineering completed a 1.75MW Cogeneration system at the Museum of Science & Industry in downtown Chicago.  The system itself is located in a portion of the existing exhibit space where it is on display for all patrons to view.  The system is powered by one (1) Cummins 1,750KW 1500RPM natural gas fired engine generator set and will provide 3,600 lbs./hr. 40PSI steam.

National Manufacturing Company, a maker of hardware products in central Illinois, has a 2.3 MW power generation system with parallel and stand alone capability. This system not only provides significant savings on electricity during peak hours, but it also provides reliable back up power in case of utility outages. During recent storms, while the rest of the area was without electricity, the three 775 kW Caterpillar engines started up as programmed, and plant production went on with no interruption. Where loss of electricity can mean significant losses, the security and reliability of on-site electrical generation is priceless.