Q:I am wondering did water go over these reactors, and if they did is that what caused the problems, and if not, what in fact really happened?Could the devastation have been worse if water washed over it?

The Tsunami washed INTO the Reactors. -Short circuiting the Power supply much of the Instrumentation that runs Them. And THAT's Why the Japanese are struggling with Them NOW -It's almost as if You dropped your iPod into Sea Water- and really Messed it up !! Well, Salt Water Nuclear Reactors don't mix very well- either !! :(

Q:can DG's be used as a backup for single phase and three phase ac?

Yes but they need to match the power source they are replacing.

Q:creating steam turbines that can run on ANYTHING to power the electric generators in modern engines?

Neither. Much of the bio diesel out there actually comes from Palm Oil Hundreds of thousands of acres of environementally sensitive areas are being converted to plantations to make Palm oil for biodiesel. This does much more harm to the environment than using diesel from fossil fuels.

Q:How much carbon does the average diesel-powered (not hybrid or diesel-electric) freight train engine emit per ton-mile?

no expert on the rail industry but i dont believe any US company uses a strictly diesel freight train any more. they have all been diesel electric for awhile now. as far as carbon they should still be lower than a comparable amount of semi's

Q:i go to UTI get the diesel technican program were could i get a joband what would be the starting wageshow much would i make a yearthanksp.s i would eithier work in texas or california

If you are a certified Diesel Tech you can get a job just about anywhere in the world. Spend some time learning MARINE DIESELS and you can go live in paradise on just about any Caribbean island and have a good job to support yourself.

Q:I want to run the generator just enough to feedback enough kilowatts to make my annual bill zero usage.

I'm not sure what you have in mind is a good idea. If you mean hook up a gas-powered generator, that will almost certainly be more expensive than grid electricity, and worse for the environment. Where I live in California, it is impossible to pay zero to the electric company while connected to the grid, that's just the way the program works. We are billed a minimum usage of 1 kWh a day, whether we use it or not. Also, having a gas generator ultimately tying back to the grid would classify me as a small generator, and require an agreement with the power company similar to the one I have for solar alone. I don't know what the rules are where you're located, but maybe they follow a similar philosophy? EDIT: okay, I see now. At least for my system, the entire system must be approved as a whole. If I want to alter the system, even by adding a couple panels, I'm supposed to notify the power company. Also, where I live, solar is treated differently from other forms of generation. Solar qualifies for net metering. If I wanted to be a small generator from (say) hydro, my output would be bought at a paltry rate, not even exchange at the same price that I buy at. Your hybrid system, with the generator rectified into DC then passed through your grid-tied inverter, might fall under the same classification, depending on where you live. Also check your inverter warranty to see if it might be voided by connecting to a diesel generator.

Q:I know with cars there is a blue book but how does it work for a generator? We have an 80kw Kholer Diesel generator with 1,050 hrs on it and it's 13 years old. It gets regular maintenance and is in great shape. I've been looking online but can't seem to figure out how much it's worth.

$8,000-$15,000 depending on the exact model and much more information. Generators have as many options as cars, and that is why the prices vary.

Q:What will be the effect of ambient temperature on diesel generators

Here the user should pay attention to the configuration of the unit, the unit needs to configure the optional billing

Q:if there is a website where you got it from, please put it in your answer.

5 dollar

Q:fuel oil operated generator (called also heavy oil) can be a dual fuel engine e.g. fuel oil w diesel backup.engine only or a generator set.generator 150~250 Kvaif engine only: 200~300 HPused in working condition

What the heck is the question?!