Q:i mean from off state to ON State,the amount of diesel it reqiures to burn out.

I have never heard. But it can't be very much. There's a primer button back in the long hood area. Priming is necessary because the fuel runs back down into the fuel tank when not running. After priming for about 6 to 10 seconds, a start switch is flipped that turns the generator into a magnetic starter motor. The engine only turns over just a couple times (usually) before it fires and is pleasantly idling on its own. Starting can't require very much fuel. On the newer GEs and EMDs with auto shut down, these starting functions are all automatic electronically of course.

Q:i started work in a company and i have to maintain a fuel record of diesel generators.i need to know about this term,kindly answer me in good and easy manner and get 10 points.

it is a meter, more than likely electronic digital but ive seen mechanical ones also, that is attached to the generator that tells you how many hours it has been running or in your case at how many hours you have to add more diesel

Q:I have a 4 piston Diesel engine on my generator, I have a nasty oil sludge continue to build up every time, I have flushed the engine with engine flush liqui-moly probably six times, but after it is clean the sludge builds up again in couple of days, I got sick and tired of going down there and get all messed up with nasty oil.The engine produces while smoke continuously, not much but visible enough. I get oil coming onto the air filter, the place smells nasty because of this. The light bulbs flicker when running on the generator, it heats up fast and shuts off when I put load on it as an AC. Can someone please help me out and let me know what to do?

The sludge is an indication of coolant leaking into the oil, as is the white smoke and the fact its over heating, This is due to either a cracked water jacket or sleeve or cylinder head and or gasket, As to what to do? Have it properly diagnosed by a qualified mechanic and if need be rebuild the engine or replace it. As replacing the cylinder sleeves at a reputable shop can cost as much as a new engine.

Q:I want to run 4 lamps of 1000 watt on diesel engine. I want to check that is 6 kw output generator is sufficient for same. I want full calculation for this, losses etc

You want to connect a 4 kw load to a 6 kw generator. As long as the 6 kw (6,000 watts) rating of the generator is accurate it should power the lamps fine. You're only using 66% of the generator capacity. There aren't any significant losses to worry about and no point in doing any calculations. They were done for you in the kw rating of the generator. Just don't use any extension cords that are too small for the lights.

Q:I have a Powermate Maxa 5,000ER generator need to know how to start it, it is 14degrees here right now. Thanks.

Powermate Maxa 5000 Er

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

You have to set up a speed control of some sort. There are electronic versions out there that run off the frequency of the alternator. They are not cheap. It is surprising just how much power is required to produce your desired electrical output. I have a large diesel direct coupled to a four pole alt.with mechanical speed control also for 1500 rpm for 50Hz 240V and have also found a little issue when welding with it. If the governor is set for the load it can over rev a bit - if set to be perfect without load it struggles to get back up to 230V if welding at 120A plus. It's been easier to live with it in the end. If you are stalling out you will have to do something about a reliable speed control - check out the quality alternative energy companies that actually install RAP systems and ask about the control setups they can provide for exactly your situation. Keep looking because there are systems that will fix your problem, and give you a very useful machine! Good luck.

Q:I recently had solar Pannels installed. The panels generate enough electricity to power my house during the day. I use a 20kw silent diesel generator to power my house at night. I really hate my power provider PGE. If i tell them to shut off my power, Will they remove that tacky smart meter from my property?

I think as long as the lines are cut, there should be no problem. I've seen plenty of abandoned properties in which the meter is removed. FYI, though. If you stay on the grid , the company will buy any excess.

Q:can somebody explain to me electrical power distribution for jackup rigstarting from the engine to generator then bus,MCC1,MCC2,SCR

Nice to have your Q, i am also a Jack up Rig Design Engineer. Ok. see 1st of Jackup rigs have diesel generators which provide power supply for the various electrical power requirements on rig. usually the voltage level is 6.6kV, 4.16kV, 690V or 600 V which is then further reduced upto 415V, 220V/127V as per load and client requirements since it affects the design and overall space required and size of rig as well. the generated power is 1st transferred to the main PMCC or MCC known as generator switchboards. from here the power is dirtributed to various other switchboards such as jacking MCC, drilling MCC, Ventilation MCCs, VFD panels (for top drive mud pump panels through VFD/SCR system) and other MCCs for other electrical loads. voltage is further reduced upto 415V/220V/127V for lighting and other lv loads using dry type transformers. oil filled trafos are not preferred since they r bulky and not feasible to have them on rigs since its in sea and also problem in maintenance. cables used are usually of XLPE or XLPO insulation. the configuration is as follows CU/XLPE or XLPO/Inner sheath (SHF)/Armour/Outer sheath (SHF), the inner and outer sheath has to be low smoke halogen free material, armour is usually bronze wire armour, usually cables used are all flame proof as per iec 60332, cat 3-22A and cables for emergency purposes are fire resistant as per iec 60331. hope this is fine.

Q:I am writing about the affect on the economy, environment, and the health aspect.

Does the disposable bottle plastic contain BPA (Bisphenol A)? Medical researchers have raised ominous concerns over this chemical in recent years. Canada and the EU have outlawed this material for use in baby bottles only as recently as 2010. Canada has gone even further by declaring BPA toxic to humans. The US has yet to regulate this chemical in any meaningful way. Your typical disposable water bottle maker doesn't disclose the materials the bottle is made out of on the product label. They don't have to because there's no law that compels them to. BPA has been used in polycarbonate and thermoplastics since the late 1950s. In older buildings an epoxy form of it has been used to coat the inside of water pipes. It is also used to coat the inside of canned foods in your supermarket. Free-form BPA can be found on carbonless copy paper, on store receipts, movie tickets, to name a few. A government study in 2008 estimated detectable levels of BPA in urine samples in over 90% of the U.S. population. BPA mimics the human estrogen hormone inside the human body. Recent studies include concerns over a long list of specific health ailments. The list of health concerns include: Obesity Heart Disease Neurological Disorders Hyperactivity Attention Deficit Disorder Propensity for Drug Abuse Thyroid Disorders Breast, Brain, and Prostate Cancers Reproductive Disorders See source links below for more reference material and news articles.

Q:I thought we had some smart people in government. Guess not. Read somewhere that one station was pumping it out themselves.NO NEED FOR EXPENSIVE 20,000 WATT DIESEL GENERATOR. Wake the F**K up people!

I take you you have a liberal arts education and look down your nose at the grinders over there in the engineering building let me clue you in on pumps 1. Water pumps and gas pumps share the name, but that's about all they share. 2. The seals are different 3. the materials are different 4. The construction is different 5. The designs are different The response above is correct. Using a water pump to pump gas is a very BAD idea