Cologne Dairy Processing Plant Adopts WAGNA Backup Generation System to Ensure Production Continuity
Oct 11, 2025
800kVA prime power generator set constructs a reliable power barrier for food safety production
A major dairy processing plant in Cologne, Germany has completed an upgrade of its backup power generation system, installing a WAGNA 800kVA prime power generator set (Model DC880W-50S) to ensure uninterrupted power supply for food processing and finished product cold storage. The project primarily serves the dairy product supply for several local fresh food supermarkets, demanding extremely high power stability.
Power Assurance: A Critical Link in Dairy Production
Dairy processing plants have stringent requirements for power supply stability during production processes and cold storage. Any power interruption could not only halt production and cause product loss but also compromise product quality due to temperature fluctuations, leading to food safety concerns. Power supply continuity is essential for maintaining stable supplies to local fresh food supermarkets.
The WAGNA generator set is equipped with a 16-cylinder engine and an intelligent control system, supporting real-time monitoring and remote management via the WAGNA APP. The G2 performance level ensures the generator set meets the daily backup power needs of the food processing plant, enabling rapid switching during main power failures to keep production processes uninterrupted.
Technical Advantages of the Backup Power System
1,High-Performance Engine Configuration: The 16-cylinder WAGNA engine provides robust power, ensuring the generator set can start immediately and carry the plant's critical loads when needed.
2,Intelligent Control System: The advanced monitoring system allows equipment managers to track the generator set's operational status in real-time via a mobile application, facilitating preventive maintenance and rapid fault response.
3,G2 Performance Standard: This performance grade signifies the generator set's ability to meet high demands in commercial and industrial applications, including coping with sudden load applications, frequency stability, and long-term operational reliability.
Power Assurance Trends in the Food Industry
With increasingly stringent food safety standards, food processing enterprises are paying more attention to the reliability of their power supply systems. For dairy processing plants, interruptions to the refrigeration system can lead to significant economic losses and product safety issues.
When planning and designing modern food plants, it is essential to configure the power supply system rationally according to product characteristics and production processes. Through scientific backup power design, plants can not only enhance production reliability but also ensure product consistency and stability.
This backup power project at the Cologne dairy processing plant reflects the food industry's growing emphasis on power supply security, providing a reliable example for similar enterprises.
