Location of Diesel Gen Set
Location of Diesel Gen Set
(OP)
Does anyone have experience with the placement of a standby diesel gen set concerning how far away to keep the genset from a nursing care residence using through the wall heat pumps in each room.
I am concerned about exhaust fumes from the proposed 300 KW genset being picked up by the hvac units.
I am concerned about exhaust fumes from the proposed 300 KW genset being picked up by the hvac units.






RE: Location of Diesel Gen Set
I would also be concerned about noise and odor from the diesel fuel (if the tank is near the generator set). You also need to check building codes for clearance requirements. I would guess the through-the-wall heat pumps would be considered an 'opening' by most codes.
RE: Location of Diesel Gen Set
I would get recommendations from your local gov't authorities/inspectors.
They are going to have to approve it in the end anyways
RE: Location of Diesel Gen Set
RE: Location of Diesel Gen Set
Best bet is to make refueling automatic using an exposionproof float switch in the local tank. You also need an alarm float switch for the local tank in case the transfer pump fails and you need to activate some type of altenate pump such as a hand cranked pump.
Both tanks need to be vented far enough away from electrical devices to prevent fire hazard.
You should consider connecting the genset exhaust to the same height smokestack that you would use for an oil furnace for space heat. I do not know how much horizontal space you have on the property but if horizontal space is at a premium that is your best bet.
RE: Location of Diesel Gen Set
I will soon have a site meeting with the genset supplier, electrical contractor, local utility, and the owner to discuss this issue of genset placement.