Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
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For utility buildings, diesel gen-sets are used as a backup or even primary power source. The gen-set is in a separate room, but in the same building as the main utility room (electrical panels, pump, MCC, etc). The gen-set is not for fire safety, or life safety systems, just to provide power for the building's equipment. Can the air be circulated between the two rooms, when the gen-set is and is not running?





RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
just add air filters to recirculation setup. you don't want lifted dust to wander around
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
RE: Diesel Generator Set Room Air Recirculation
Even well maintained diesel gensets have the annoying habit of bursting into flame occasionally. The resultant sooty smoke and fire extinguishing agents are not all that good for electronics.
You really need to look at the life-cycle cost.
My get tells me that for an emergency generator room it will be a loser.
If the generators are used continuously for primary or supplemental power then it may make sense to recover jacket cooling and exhaust waste heat and put it to use.