need some information
need some information
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thread238-142685: GENERATOR SYNCHRONIZATION
We are currently running a 1000 KVA generator and is killing us in fuel bills, we have no other source of power. Is it possible of running generators in synchronization, of different sizes and if you require more power the next generator will automatically come start and then supply the required power.
Please what is the negatives of this?? please can somebody assist.
We are currently running a 1000 KVA generator and is killing us in fuel bills, we have no other source of power. Is it possible of running generators in synchronization, of different sizes and if you require more power the next generator will automatically come start and then supply the required power.
Please what is the negatives of this?? please can somebody assist.






RE: need some information
RE: need some information
For a real answer you need to do a detailed study of the load profile and cost analysis.
You may want to look at generator that runs on different type of fuel.
Eventually, you will burn more or less similar amount of fuel per kW. Energy is energy.
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: need some information
A rule of thumb is 13 KWHr per US Gallon of fuel. Beware of the specific gravity of the fuel. A 10% change in SG will result in a 10% change in fuel consumption. If you are getting close to 13 KWHrs per gallon it may not save much money buying smaller generators switches and a load control panel.
Bill
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