Why Diesel Generators Top the Emergency Power Generation Class
Author: Christine Layug
In a stand-by situation the diesel generator shows why it is so good. It is built to work for hours on end, in fact the harder it has to work the better it likes it. Gasoline generators on the other hand are more than likely going to self-destruct if put to the same kinds of tasks as the diesel generator. They are designed for intermittent use and when working under load they are also usually very noisy. Homes today are also not the simple affair that they used to be. Now fitted with modern electronic devices, they require a back-up power system that provides high quality stable power. Diesel generators provide this quality that protects this sensitive equipment from damaging power surges. For more information about Diesel Generators, then visit the website www.depco.com for more details.
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is it a bad idea to store Diesel fuel in a can that formerly held gasoline?
I have two steel “jerry” cans that i used to carry gasoline in, now I want to store diesel fuel for an emergency generator in them. after I empty them will residual gasoline contaminate the diesel beyond usefulness?
Gasoline cans are Red, if you store Diesel they should be Yellow and labeled #2 Diesel. And as long as they are empty of gasoline they will be fine.
Uncle Mike…
If diesel engine generator stopped for long time, what the maintenance it needs?
As the generator is for emergency, so it stopped for long time and only run for preventive maintenance, so its not accomulate running time, what is the standard to evaluate the need for maintenance ?
Does anyone know how to write up a pre fire plan for a space, particularly on a ship?
I need to write up a pre fire plan for the Emergency Diesel Generator room aboard the ship I sail on at school, does anyone have any information? Thanks
Nope…but I can write one for a Brigade Combat Team in the attack or on the defense…
First make sure the fuel is fresh periodically. Old fuel deteriorates makes it hard it start and run. Second check the oil see if it is clean, check the oil filter too.
Third check the fuel filter, change once a year if not used because of bad / old fuel.
Forth Check the out put of the engine / voltage / oil pressure / amperage / operating temperature / current fuses / transfer switches are working properly.
Listen and make sure the engine is running smooth, no misses. Should be good to go then.
first of all your diesel engine must have a governor, this keeps your engine at a steady rpm when load is applied to it. then you have to pick out a generator, you have to know the volts and the amps that each item draws. generators are rated in watts which is volts x amp = watts. so take each appliance and find out how many watts each takes and then add them all together and you will have the total watts you will consume.always get a bigger generator than you think you need so you can add appliances later keep in mind that if you don’t run all at the same time your watt usage will be less. Now to mount the generator to the engine it will be easiest to use a belt driven generator,so you don’t have to line up perfectly with the out put shaft of the engine as you would if you directly mounted to the engine.
the generator needs to run at 60 cycles a second or you can do damage to your appliances. this is achieved by a constant rpm,for most small engine generators this is 3600 rpms your generator must be equipped with a meter that you can visually look at to set the rpms properly. when picking out pulleys you need to know what rpm you will run the engine at and ratio up or down, most likely up. most diesels run from 1200 to 3000 rpm.
when picking out a generator get one with a revolving field this type of generator is in for the long haul and will last. I hope this helps a little bit.
How can I make a diesel generator from an Engine?
One which can run 240v electrics, preferably 2 lights and maybe 1 item of high load (fridge). Only as an emergency measure. I have fair mechanical skill and the engine will be stationary mounted, I’d like to know what size of engine I’ll need ,how to do it and whether it’s feasible.
Is a natural gas generator a good emergency power idea?
I have been thinking of buying a nat gas generator for emergency use. But I wonder if the pumping stations that pump natural gas would go down during an electrical outage. If they do a natural gas generator wouldn’t do me much good? Is this true? Also can you think of other advantages and disadvantages to a gas or diesel generator?