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Diesel
3-Phase Generators
Diesel
3-phase generators are used in countless industrial and commercial
establishments. Diesel generators are used primarily for
industrial purposes such as construction, marine, mining, hospital,
telecommunications, underground and agricultural applications just to
name a few. They are available in various specifications and sizes and
range from 30kW to 6 megawatts.
The advantages of diesel generators are that they require less maintenance
and have more longevity. Diesel generators are normally thirty to fifty percent cheaper
to operate than gas. A 1,500 rpm water-cooled diesel unit operates on
the average of 12,000 to 30,000 hours before major maintenance is required. A
gas, water-cooled unit operates 6,000 to 10,000 hours before it needs
major maintenance, because they are built on a lighter duty gasoline
engine block and burn hotter than diesel generators.
Features to Look for in a Diesel Generators
Air or Liquid Cooling
Air-cooling engines require a tremendous amount of air and may require
ducting, and they are noisier than liquid cooling. Modern air-cooled
engines are suitable for many applications especially short run,
portable or standby uses. Liquid cooling offers quieter operation and more
even temperature control resulting in a longer engine life.
Intake Air
All quality generators have intake air filters with replaceable filter
elements.
Mufflers
Most generators come equipped with an industrial grade muffler. All
enclosed generators should be equipped with at least a residential
muffler and
preferably a critical muffler.
Lubrication System
Larger, 3-phase generators should have a filter bypass, and smaller
units a full flow, spin-on oil filter. Your generator should have low
oil alarms and shutdowns, which help protect your equipment.
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Sizing is the most critical step in
choosing your diesel generator. A set that is too small wont last and
could cause damage to your electrical equipment. If it is too large, the
engine will carbon up, which means excess fuel consumption and early
failure. We recommend that a generator set never run continuously with
less than 40% load, 50% to 70% is best. Remember to take into
consideration your elevation and normal and extremes air
temperatures, because these conditions will lower generator output.
Motor load is another important
consideration. It is important to consider motor starting load. We
recommend that a motor requires up to three times more wattage than
running loads. When a generator is inadequate to your motor's starting
needs, it may make it more difficult to start motors. Your manufacturer
will be able to help you in all of these areas and pick the right
generator for your application.
The most important factor is to make sure
you pick a major brand. We do not know why people would consider an
inferior or off brand, because it is difficult finding parts, service or
support. Save yourself some grief and buy a major brand of engine.
For a great source for
Diesel Generators check
out the Diesel Generator Co.
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