Generator Operation
Generator Operation
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I am applying a 600kW primary service diesel generator at a manufacturing factility with an 8 to 10 hour production shift. A small load (i.e. 30 to 60kW) would need to be maintained for the remainder of the day.
In general, when the facility is not in operation (16 hours a day) is it better to:
a) Let the generator run at 5 to 10% of its full capacity, or
b) switch off the main generator during that period and use a smaller generator to supply the nighttime load?
Thanks is advance for your thoughts.
Regards,
EETD
In general, when the facility is not in operation (16 hours a day) is it better to:
a) Let the generator run at 5 to 10% of its full capacity, or
b) switch off the main generator during that period and use a smaller generator to supply the nighttime load?
Thanks is advance for your thoughts.
Regards,
EETD






RE: Generator Operation
I think option b) is better one.
RE: Generator Operation
RE: Generator Operation
You may find advice in the DG set O&M manual.
Hope it helps.
RE: Generator Operation
this is when the injected fuel is not being fully consumed in the combustion process. The excess fuel will migrate down back toward the engine, some will collect in the muffler and some will flush any collected carbon back into the cylinders. This can cause damace to the cylinder wall causing premature failure, fuel collected in the muffler could ignite and result in fire.
RE: Generator Operation
RE: Generator Operation
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