Q:Hi. Wondering if someone could help me out with some info on how to change the output of a generator from 60hz to 50hz without a converter? Some advice would be appreciated. Thanks .

The formula for this is f pn/120 f is frequency in Hz p is number of poles (usually 2) n is rpm (rev per Minute)

Q:Can someone please tell me what is the piston ring cap is for the 186FA Diesel Engine 10hp, fitted into the powermate PM6100DS / 6KW Generator.

Just about all the rings you purchase new today come pre-gapped to the correct tolerance, just like spark plugs. Way in the past, of course back then it was necessary to check the gap. With such a small engine 1/16 is plenty.

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: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

I'm not sure what an AVR is but you need some sort of governor to compensate for the increased load. it could be mechanical or electronic. depending on the engine configuration

Q:I need to write up a pre fire plan for the Emergency Diesel Generator room aboard the ship I sail on at school, does anyone have any information? Thanks

Nopebut I can write one for a Brigade Combat Team in the attack or on the defense

Q:Diesel generator is not what is the reason for generating electricity

damage to the circuit or circuit breaker, short circuit or grounding.

Q:I have a small one bed one bath home probably not over 1000ft what size portable honda generator should I buy?

The generac web site gives some good starting information. Make a list of what you must power with the unit. Add what you would like to run with it in addition to the first list. When purchasing the unit it is better to have a unit larger than your figures suggest rather than the exact size or too small. Honda units are reliable and quiet, also they are gasoline powered while some other brands are LPG or natural gas or diesel. Each fuel type has advantages and disadvantages. For an emergency portable power source a 7.5KW unit will do for most homes. For a back up power unit you will need at least twice that size and some other electrical equipment. Many motor homes have generators between 5 and 10 KW. Good luck to you.

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Q:I know that they could re-surface to re-establish a normal supply of air but what about when they were under attack and couldnt surface for long periods of time,wouldnt those engines use up a lot of the oxygen inside the sub?

Diesel submarines that were used during WWII actually have two different types of engines. The main Diesel engine, and an electric one. When a boat submerges they use the electric engines only, these usually only have an hour or so worth of power. Once they resurface they fire up the diesel. They are stuck on the surface until the electric engines are re-charged by the diesel. Prior to the advent of the nuclear submarine (which can remain submerged almost indefinitely), the submarine spent most of its time on the surface like any other ship.