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Need for Load Control Module when paralleling generator with utility?

Need for Load Control Module when paralleling generator with utility?

Need for Load Control Module when paralleling generator with utility?

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Hi,
On a project that I am working on, the client is requesting to be able to test the generator when it is paralleled with the utility (testing up to 80-100% of the output power).
Do I really need to have a Load Control Module to be able to test the generator up to 80-100% of the output power?

Thanks
 

RE: Need for Load Control Module when paralleling generator with utility?

How else would you get it to a specific loading?

RE: Need for Load Control Module when paralleling generator with utility?

If you are able to use a droop speed setting you set the speed slightly overspeed and let the droop take care of it.
With 3% droop, a no load setting of 61.8Hz will give 100% loading at 60 Hz.
Oce you are synchronized, raise your speed setting and the speed won't change but the unit will pick up the  load.

Bill
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RE: Need for Load Control Module when paralleling generator with utility?

Be sure to check with the local utility to see what they require for a distributed generation interconnection.  Any closed transition might require a full interconnection package including an impact study, transfer trip to the utility substation breaker and a specific choice of transformer configuration.

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