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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 ...

    Posted By wellandpower
    • Replies: 2
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    12-08-2009 09:51 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...

    Posted By wellandpower
    automatic, avr, failure, generator, lifespan, low voltage, regulator, voltage
    • Replies: 1
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    11-18-2009 03:41 PM Go to last post
  1. 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...

    Posted By ag.pascual
    • Replies: 5
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    05-18-2010 07:39 PM Go to last post
  2. Differential Current Fault

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

    Posted By ag.pascual
    • Replies: 2
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    05-14-2010 11:09 AM Go to last post
  3. 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

    Posted By ag.pascual
    • Replies: 2
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    05-14-2010 08:02 AM Go to last post
  4. 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...

    Posted By miguel
    diesel generator, shutdown
    • Replies: 1
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    02-16-2010 09:35 PM Go to last post
  5. 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? ...

    Posted By yanan-motor
    synchronism control
    • Replies: 1
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    02-16-2010 09:34 PM Go to last post
  6. 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...

    Posted By wjs3911
    • Replies: 3
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    02-16-2010 09:29 PM Go to last post
  7. 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...

    Posted By yanan-motor
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    01-27-2010 12:13 AM Go to last post
  8. 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...

    Posted By josh111
    • Replies: 1
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    01-06-2010 09:42 PM Go to last post
  9. 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...

    Posted By josh111
    • Replies: 6
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    12-28-2009 02:55 AM Go to last post
  10. Ct

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

    Posted By miguel
    ct', diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    12-18-2009 12:14 PM Go to last post
  11. Ats

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

    Posted By miguel
    ats, diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    12-14-2009 08:47 PM Go to last post
  12. Question what's AMF stand of?

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

    Posted By yanan-motor
    amf ats
    • Replies: 2
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    12-07-2009 05:01 AM Go to last post
  13. 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...

    Posted By wellandpower
    alternator, avr, diesel, excitation, generator, loses, loss, low voltage, no voltage
    • Replies: 0
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    11-18-2009 03:40 PM Go to last post
  14. Smile Diesel Generator

    Last month I bought a Diesel generator for my Industry at Mumbai from Bharat Diesel Engineers at Mumbai, India. I had never used generator before and...

    Posted By yadav27
    • Replies: 1
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    10-30-2009 01:41 PM Go to last post
  15. Three-phase electric power

    Three-phase electric power From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search...

    Posted By wellandpower
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    07-21-2009 09:39 AM Go to last post
  16. What is a generator?

    A generator is a piece of industrial equipment that produces electricity. It is made up of a 'prime mover' and an alternator. The prime mover most...

    Posted By wellandpower
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    07-21-2009 05:07 AM Go to last post
  17. Neutral earthing resistance

    Are neutrall earthing resistances necessary for 25 KW 120/208 volt generator?

    Posted By josh111
    • Replies: 1
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    07-16-2009 11:06 AM Go to last post
  18. generator short circuit current

    I recentlly got a couple of generators and there is no model number on them. I noticed that the breaker supplied has an interupting rating of 5000...

    Posted By josh111
    • Replies: 2
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    07-16-2009 10:47 AM Go to last post
  19. Generator types?

    Hi Guys I was wondering if you could explain the difference for me between Standby/Prime or continuous/ and baseload applications for generators?

    Posted By garyslator
    • Replies: 1
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    07-14-2009 02:18 PM Go to last post
  20. Power factors

    Hi I have seen power factors such as 0.8 and 0.5 mentioned in literature but wondered how they applied to the KVA/KW of a generator?

    Posted By garyslator
    • Replies: 1
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    07-14-2009 02:14 PM Go to last post

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