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Forum: Generator FAQ

Forum related to generators, a basic FAQ guide.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Common Terms & Acronyms

    ATS – Automatic load Transfer Switch AMF – Automatic Mains Failure ASL – Above Sea Level AVM – Anti Vibration Mounts ...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 02-28-2006 02:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    12-08-2009, 10:51 AM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQ Generator Low Voltage; AVR Failure; AVR lifespan

    This is for information only, you should not attempt to perform any of these actions unless qualified to do so as they have the potential to endanger...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 11-18-2009 04:37 PM
    automatic, avr, failure, generator, lifespan, low voltage, regulator, voltage
    • Replies: 1
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    11-18-2009, 04:41 PM Go to last post
  1. Moved: Info on DSE 3110

    Started by sawtron1‎, 01-19-2012 02:36 AM
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    01-19-2012, 02:36 AM Go to last post
  2. Economies of Scale in Generator Efficiency

    Hello, Can anybody help me out??? Im looking at efficiency and cost effectiveness in large diesel generation. Example being a 12 MW project. Are...

    Started by DieselGenerator‎, 12-20-2011 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    12-28-2011, 09:01 PM Go to last post
  3. Question Charge failure

    100KVA welland power generator(new). On commissioning, the warning on DSE 3110 shows icon of charge failure and disapears. This hapens repeatedly...

    Started by PALcontrols‎, 07-16-2011 07:02 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-25-2011, 02:41 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Generator low voltage - no AVR

    Started by lponcet‎, 06-19-2011 09:48 PM
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    06-22-2011, 06:33 PM Go to last post
  5. What is described as a non linear load? How should I size my generator with one?

    Hi all, What is a non-linear load? How should I size my generator to take account of these and what will be the effect if I do not?

    Started by merryengineer‎, 06-09-2011 08:00 AM
    diesel generator, harmonics, mecc alte, non-linear, sizing
    • Replies: 1
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    06-09-2011, 08:08 AM Go to last post
  6. Generator problem

    What load are you putting on the machine? if it is highly inductive and has harmonic content, it could cause this, or an unbalanced load with some...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 05-25-2011 10:09 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    05-25-2011, 10:09 PM Go to last post
  7. Noise Level Correction Factors

    Noise level decays by distance, therefore the following gives a guide as to the correction factors at various distances. The initial reading is...

    Started by merryengineer‎, 01-24-2011 09:32 AM
    correction factor, dba, generator diesel, noise level
    • Replies: 0
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    01-24-2011, 09:32 AM Go to last post
  8. Unbalance Line current

    We have 5 gensets ran on parallel mode the load were divided equally between 5 sets, but i observed 2 sets had unbalanced load current on L1,L2&L3...

    Started by ag.pascual‎, 05-12-2010 04:33 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    05-18-2010, 07:39 PM Go to last post
  9. Differential Current Fault

    What is the possible cause/causes of intermittent Tripping of Differential Current Protection of Alternator.? I have this issue occassionally..

    Started by ag.pascual‎, 05-14-2010 08:15 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-14-2010, 11:09 AM Go to last post
  10. Mage- esd stor

    Could someone over here have an English operation or tech.manual for output card MAGE ESD STOR..?kindly help by sending me a copy. my email

    Started by ag.pascual‎, 05-12-2010 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-14-2010, 08:02 AM Go to last post
  11. Shutdown

    Hey, My diesel generator has completely shut down, it ramdomly turned it self off a few times before but i could turn it back on. This time it...

    Started by miguel‎, 01-06-2010 02:48 PM
    diesel generator, shutdown
    • Replies: 1
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    02-16-2010, 10:35 PM Go to last post
  12. Lightbulb Synchronism Control?

    we all gonna purchase five diesel genset,each 1000KW,prime,so,my engineer tell me:we need 5 set Synchronism Control and a total control panel? ...

    Started by yanan-motor‎, 01-27-2010 01:18 AM
    synchronism control
    • Replies: 1
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    02-16-2010, 10:34 PM Go to last post
  13. Wink Voltage&Frequency Alternation?

    My company bought a diesel genset with ECO28-2L/4 generator and ISUZU engine, which stored in our warehouse for a long time, recently we take it out...

    Started by wjs3911‎, 02-03-2010 09:49 AM
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    02-16-2010, 10:29 PM Go to last post
  14. Question Internal glazing and carbon buildup?

    Hello: Guys,is there anybody got what's the meaning of Internal glazing and carbon buildup? Cause my generator running at low speeds,low loads long...

    Started by yanan-motor‎, 12-07-2009 06:07 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    01-27-2010, 01:13 AM Go to last post
  15. Ground Fault

    I am using a ground fault sensor in conjunction with a controller to protect from stator ground fault on a generator. I have come across several that...

    Started by josh111‎, 12-28-2009 04:01 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    01-06-2010, 10:42 PM Go to last post
  16. Generator Grounding

    I am wondering if it is necessary to have an isolated ground on the starter as well as if it is not possible to use certain types of sending units on...

    Started by josh111‎, 11-15-2009 03:51 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    12-28-2009, 03:55 AM Go to last post
  17. Ct

    Hello, What is a CT? And what is its porpuse in a diesel generator? Thanks Miguel

    Started by miguel‎, 12-16-2009 04:33 PM
    ct', diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    12-18-2009, 01:14 PM Go to last post
  18. Ats

    Hello What does an ATS (Automatic Load Transfer Switch) do in a diesel generator? Thanks

    Started by miguel‎, 12-11-2009 09:49 AM
    ats, diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    12-14-2009, 09:47 PM Go to last post
  19. Question what's AMF stand of?

    I got an question,AMF? The difference between AMF and ATS? Does the functions problem?

    Started by yanan-motor‎, 12-07-2009 01:10 AM
    amf ats
    • Replies: 2
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    12-07-2009, 06:01 AM Go to last post
  20. What if the generator / alternator loses excitation?

    Then the magnetic field generated by the excitation fails then your generator will not produce power. The voltage generated by the alternators...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 11-18-2009 04:40 PM
    alternator, avr, diesel, excitation, generator, loses, loss, low voltage, no voltage
    • Replies: 0
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    11-18-2009, 04:40 PM Go to last post

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