Q:i have a 2004 duramax 6.6 diesel truck.does anyone know if there is a converter kit to use the truck as a generator for my house?

Sure, no problem. Here's the place to go. Get a list of your RPO's to tell if you have the right trans when you check out the site.

Q:If it is not run continuosly in what intervals should it be stopped and what is the standstill time?

as long as you can monitor oil pressure and water temp and provide emergency shutdowns for both. It can run until specified oil change interval which is probably no more than 500 hours at a time.

Q:Hi -- looking for specifically Lister Petter Diesel Generator parts distributor in central Cal. Electrical parts -- cycle timers, a/c disconnects, etc.,. The main company (ListerPetter)is closed until after the 5th, and this machine powers my home, in the process of battery conversion project, and looking to finish this project between th holidays. THis is my hubbys endeavor -- I am just the messenger -- so I hope these questions make sense, please feel free to email me more details or anyhelp you think useful. Thanks everyone

Depending on where you live try the on line yellow pages. Especially in large farming areas, like Fresno or Bakersfield, Stockton etc. Their will be equipment parts shops that will help you find what you need if they do not have it.

Q:I have bought an ex hire Pike trafic signal trailer which contains a diesel generator. it looks very similar to this (

You would simply use a step-up transformer capable of handling 240V and about 8A. The transformer would be a transformer with 2 secondary windings for every 1 primary winding. This will double the voltage from the primary. 1000W is 1000W no matter what the voltage is. So (in a perfect world), you would get 1000W after stepping the voltage up to 240V. But you would actually get around 80-85% efficiency. But there is always a safety span built into the rating of generators (a 1000W generator could usually put out about 1400W without much of a problem). 1000W 120V * 8.33A (or 110V * 9.1A) 1000W 240V * 4.16A ---Realistically, you should be able to safely draw about 4A @ 240V. Good Luck!

Q:I was wondering if you guys know where to find an electrical generator that does not come with an engine. For example, I have found diesal generators that use diesal fuel to create current. I need something that can create current, but doesn't come with any mechanical input.I basically need an alternator that can produce power on the 30 kilowatt level.

There was much more success searching with terms like belt driven generator, generator head, or two bearing generator, than with just generator. A practical problem: An AC generator's output frequency is dependent on the shaft speed, so you'll need a governor to keep the speed constant, even as the applied load changes. The packaged engine-generator sets include a governor set-up, does the engine you have include a governor? Many of these generator heads run at 3600rpm, is your diesel going to be happy running for long periods of time at that speed? You could change the shaft speed with a pulley ratio if you use belts, but in any event, the shaft speed must be kept constant at the manufacturers specification to keep the output line frequency and voltage at the desired spec. You will also need a Generator Transfer Switch to transfer household loads from the utility to the generator, if you decide to go that far. In the third reference provided below, notice that some of the pictures show only a lay-out. Some sort of very sturdy mounting plate would be needed for those configurations. If the engine was started with the generator head just laying there, parts would be flying all over the place in short order. Obviously shaft and belt alignments would be critical.

Q:I am investigating CoGen engine applications. I am looking for about 100-150kWh power output plus heat (water). Do you know of any application that uses solar thermal energy to power the engine? Also, it seems most CoGen engines use natural gas or other gases, but gas would not be viable for my application. Diesel would most likely be the second best option. Do you know of any diesel coGen applications?Please list vendors or prices.Thank you

Create okorder

Q:Hi, i have a peugeot diesel conected to an 8kw alternator via a lay shaft engine 2275rpm alt 1500rpm at 2250rpm engine produces max torque 70lb ft, alt should only need 33lb ft. under heavy load engine allmost stalls. I think i need avr control? Can you help with advice and componants? Many thanks Andre

The alt is what RPM you will set the engine atMost 120-240 volt are 50 HRX and run at 1800or 3600 so if it's the 3600 back end your using the wrong engineUnless you use a pulley and belt to get the correct RPMMY 8K Diesel marine ONAN direct drive 3cyc runs at 1800 Rpm If your over loading the genset than no engine will workwhat is the load your pulling as 8K is 80 amps Max single 240V or 40 amp double 120V

Q:Example 1:A GP38-2 has a 2000 HP prime mover diesel engine.What are the horsepower ratings of the electric motors geared to the axle? [4 electric motors; 1 on each axle how much HP?]Example 2:An SD38-2 has a 2000 HP prime mover diesel engine.What are the horsepower ratings of the electric motors geared to the axle? [6 electric motors; 1 on each axle how much HP?]I know the tractive effort of the SD unit would be higher, but with 2 more motors on the axles, does it have more horsepower also?

you must look at the power distribution between 4 and 6 axles as a fraction. you must also realize that at WOT (all 2000 ponies [38-series]) for either an SD or GP, the altenator produces the SAME power output (600amps if i remember correctly?). you are dividing the power available by either 4 or 6. so, you can see here that the GP trac mtrs have more power avail to them. thus why an SD will lug down at low speed longer. takes a bit longer to burn those out because they dont have the power avail to them as a GP. the trac mtrs on GP and SD are the same per class. for interchangability and mass production. so SD trac motors arent smaller. SD's primarily came about as a way to spread the weight out. giving the SD a lighter axle loading than its counterpart GP. for railroads who wanted the high hp, but had light rail. so most everything on a GP38, and SD38 are the same parts. fuel tank, trucks, and frame being the major differences. in essence, both SD and GP 38 series pull the same, they both have the same power output to the trac motors. if either sd or gp trac mtr takes more than it can handle, well, do you smell smoke? you must understand the 'load' is a fixed load. meaning the altenator can only produce so much. basic example: take a 9volt battery. hook 4 xmas bulbs to it. note how well they lite up. now hook 2 more to the chain for a total of 6. notice they all still lite up, but not as bright? thats exactly how it works with traction motors. same power plant in both examples, just a different fraction of power per unit.

Q:A diesel-powered generator with a cost of $145,000 and estimated residual value of $7,000 is expected to have a useful operating life of 75,000 hours. During July, the generator was operated 150 hours. Determine the depreciation for the month.

145,000 - 7000 132,000 / 75000 1.76 per hour July 150 hours x 1.76 per hour rate $264 Keep in mind I rounded the $1.76 but if you follow this procedure it will get you where you want to be. I hope this helps and wish you all the best. good luck