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by John Stafford Stafford, Joh

A diesel generator is composed of a diesel engine and an alternator or an electrical generator, which converts the power created by the engine (expressed in RPM, revolutions per minute) into the required voltage for homes, industry and remote work sites. The need for power for homes and sites, which are not connected, to a power grid is a growing need throughout the world. Remote areas of Central and South America are no longer too poor to afford electrical power but not at the stage to built vast hydroelectric projects or large power grids.

They can afford to build local village electrical power plants, which can meet the modern needs of the people until the modern power grid can reach out to them. There are places in the United States that are developing ahead of the ability of the local power company to expand; other places throughout the world are at the edge of civilization. All of these require power for business, commerce, medical treatment facilities and communication. The price of the modern diesel generator, the new technology incorporated into these units and their availability throughout the world make them an immediate solution.

Homes and ranches, villages and towns and remote sites should create a power needs list that includes every appliance in the home, business, school and public facility in order to determine the wattage needed. After this the home or ranch owner, city engineer or site foreman can select the proper sized diesel generator. Every diesel generator is rated at how many kilowatts of power it produces. If the home or ranch requires 22 kW to 25 kW then the sized generator should be at least a 30kW. A brigade sized army unit twenty years ago used a diesel generator(s) rated at 90 kW but its’ needs were lighting and mess hall refrigeration. Today it could be quite a bit more considering the new technology.

When you decide to provide power through diesel generators then you should consider whether you need a backup. The power of the generator is rated at 50% engine speed. The 30 kW diesel generator actually operates safely at 25 kW at 1800 rpm for prolonged periods of time. It would be safer if the home or ranch had two generators scheduled to operate in an alternating schedule of 12 hours each. This would ensure that the proper maintenance and care could be given the generators while providing continuous power. Other considerations in selecting a power generator involve selecting one that is a four-cycle, water-cooled industrial diesel generator.

A water-cooled generator operates more quietly than an air-cooled and it lasts longer. There are two electrical systems involved with a diesel generator, the DC (direct current) and the AC (alternating current) systems. The recommended DC system should have a starter motor with a battery-charging alternator with a solid-state voltage regulator. It should have an engine pre-heat electric switch and start/stop switch.

It should have an emergency engine shutdown system to protect the engine in case of oil pressure loss, excessive generator speed, over cranking and engine high water temperature. Finally, it should have DC electric system breakers. Make sure that the AC system is a four-pole revolving field and is has an AVR (automatic voltage regulator). These generators will provide power that is within -+2% as compared to utility company variation, which is -+5%.

His aim was to provide a convenient mobile internal combustion engine that would run efficiently in any conditions. Although he had in mind the newly invented automobile, Rudolf Diesel was looking at the use in industry to move heavy loads and provide independent power for factories that has been up until that time been using steam and water power.

It was Rudolf Diesel, the father of Diesel Generators , who proved that fuel could be ignited without the requirement of a spark. This is particularly useful when requiring power in confined or dangerous areas, such as fuel depots, ships, submarines, factories. When compared with petrol engines, diesel power plants are far more cost effect as they provide more power from each litre of fuel as well as requiring at least 50% less fuel than an equivalent petrol driven engine.

One hundred years later his designs have been significantly improved, although the basic engineering philosophy remains the same.

Diesel Generators are the most common form of mobile or standby power in the world. The recent surge in Asian Growth, especially in China, as seen the renaissance of the diesel generator.

Available in sizes from 5kVA up to 5 Megawatts, diesel generators are the back bone of world wide industry.

Standby Diesel Generators are commonly used by all major Hospitals, Military forces, government buildings, data centres, banks and distribution networks to protect their critical systems from power failures caused by power outages.

Companies such as Volvo and Scania famous for their indestructible trucks have also long been synonymous with manufacturing powerful Diesel Generators for use in Cruise liners, Factories and as Standby Generators .

Diesel generators can work at altitudes impossible for any other form of power plant. Temperatures too cold for other forms of power are easily accommodated by diesel generators because they have a built in water heater to keep the vital parts and the oils warm, 24-7 enabling this modern day work horse to continue around the clock.

Treated kindly, a diesel generator will out last any other form of power plant . Regular maintenance , oil changes, injections etc. will guarantee 30, 40 of even 50 years of service out living the work force it protects.

When a disaster happens, its diesel generators that are airlifted to help the needy.

The world owes a debt to Rudolf Diesel. He was famous in life and a legend in death.

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