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FAQ's and guide to engines.

  1. EGR Vs SCR on diesel engines for generators

    EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) are the two technologies used to achieve the required reduction in NOx...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 07-07-2009 09:12 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    06-14-2011, 10:15 PM Go to last post
  2. Basic Engine Speed Fault Finding

    The scope of this article is to determine a course for fault finding generator engines that are running at low speed, or displaying a low speed...

    Started by merryengineer‎, 01-10-2011 06:44 PM
    generator speed, overfrequency, overspeed, underfrequency, underspeed
    • Replies: 2
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    01-10-2011, 11:14 PM Go to last post
  3. Moved: yanmar l100

    Started by occles‎, 06-24-2010 12:13 PM
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    06-24-2010, 12:13 PM Go to last post
  4. EU and UAS Emissions Legislation

    The following attachement provides a guide to emissions legislation in the EU and the USA. This applies to constant speed applications (such as...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 08-19-2009 02:13 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-09-2010, 07:41 PM Go to last post
  5. Pressure

    Hi all, The pressure of the low pressure lubricating oil system on my 1300 series perkins diesel generator is too low? What could be causing this...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 02:02 PM
    1300 series, perkins generator
    • Replies: 1
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    02-19-2010, 03:33 PM Go to last post
  6. Pressure

    Hello, The pressure of the low pressure lubricating oil system on my perkins 1300 series EDi diesel generator is too high? Any tips? Thanks

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 02:30 PM
    1300 series, perkins diesel generators
    • Replies: 1
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    02-19-2010, 03:27 PM Go to last post
  7. The engine oil temp is too high?!

    Hi there, I have a 1300 series Perkins Diesel Generator and the engine oil temperature is too high?! Ive checked the air induction system and...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 02:38 PM
    1300 series, perkins generator
    • Replies: 1
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    02-19-2010, 02:12 PM Go to last post
  8. Engine Starts And Stops

    Hello all, I have a 1300 series perkins engine and its connected to an AMF and eveytime my mains fails my generator starts and after one minute or...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 02:56 PM
    1300 series, perkins diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    02-17-2010, 04:37 PM Go to last post
  9. Pressure (High)

    Hello everyone, i have a 1300 series perkins diesel generator, it has done about 800 - 1000 hours not completely sure and the pressure of the high...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 03:48 PM
    1300 series, perkins diesel generators
    • Replies: 3
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    02-17-2010, 04:32 PM Go to last post
  10. Vibration

    Hello there, When my perkins diesel generator is running on full load i get loads of vibration from the machine? is this normal or is it a fault...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 01:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    02-17-2010, 04:29 PM Go to last post
  11. Engine Runs Erratically

    Hello all, My perkins diesel generator on full load it rund erratically, it speeds up then it slows down, and does this all time? It has 570...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 02:24 PM
    engine, perkins
    • Replies: 1
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    02-17-2010, 04:23 PM Go to last post
  12. Black Exhaust Smoke

    Hello, The other day i started my 1300 series perkins generator and loads of black smoke started to come out ithe exhaust n massive amounts? ...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 01:36 PM
    1300 series, perkins diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    02-17-2010, 04:04 PM Go to last post
  13. High Fuel Comsumption

    Hello Ive had my 1300 series perkins desiel generator for ages now and for the past few days its been comsuming more fuel then it ever has been...

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 01:22 PM
    1300 series, perkins diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    02-17-2010, 03:56 PM Go to last post
  14. Difficult Start

    Hello My diesel generator has a problem, the engine is difficult to start. i have no idea whats causing this and i need help fast. Thanks

    Started by miguel‎, 02-12-2010 10:06 AM
    diesel generator, perkins diesel generator
    • Replies: 1
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    02-17-2010, 03:36 PM Go to last post
  15. Air Intake Shut Off

    I am trying to make a 24/2 engine made by Poweranand to be safe for remote operation. This involves designing some kind of electric shut off as it...

    Started by josh111‎, 01-01-2010 11:11 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    01-06-2010, 10:53 PM Go to last post
  16. Flange sizes

    The attached file is an approximate guide to help decide the correct size engine/alternator mounting flange size. The left hand column gives the SAE...

    Started by garyslator‎, 12-03-2009 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    12-03-2009, 02:56 PM Go to last post
  17. Exhaust system restriction calculator (equivelent length of pipe method)

    The attached sheet gives an approximate calculation on exhaust back pressure. If you are not sure consult an expert as getting the exhaust back...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 11-18-2009 04:53 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    11-18-2009, 04:53 PM Go to last post
  18. Calculating Exhaust Gas Restriction

    The attached sheet is taking from an unknow publication on how to calculate the exhaust gas flow restriction.

    Started by wellandpower‎, 11-18-2009 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    11-18-2009, 04:48 PM Go to last post
  19. Petrol Engines

    Petrol Engines The most commonly used source of power for generators because of the high volume market in the smaller sizes. Introduced by the...

    Started by wellandpower‎, 12-20-2005 02:13 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    09-10-2009, 09:47 AM Go to last post
  20. Using Petrol to start a Diesel engine

    Would it be ok to use a little petrol in the breather in order to get my diesel engine started?

    Started by garyslator‎, 07-20-2009 03:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,001
    07-21-2009, 08:19 AM Go to last post

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