Q:I just watched the Chernobyl Diaries and it made me really interested with the actual disaster and the impact of it. I never really knew anything about it up until watching this movie and it just fascinates me. What happened that the nuclear plant exploded? Did people did from it? What is Chernobyl like today? Just some interesting facts about the whole thing would be great!

On April 26, 1986, the operating crew planned to test whether the Reactor No. 4 turbines could produce enough energy to keep the coolant pumps running until the emergency diesel generator was activated in case of an external power loss. During the test, power surged unexpectedly, causing an explosion and driving temperatures in the reactor to more than 2,000 degrees Celsius—melting the fuel rods, igniting the reactor’s graphite covering, and releasing a cloud of radiation into the atmosphere. The precise causes of the accident are still uncertain, but it is generally believed that the series of incidents that led to the explosion, fire and nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl was caused by a combination of reactor design flaws and operator error.

Q:I am planning to buy a 20 KVA Diesel Generator. Both the vendors are confusing me over Air cooled and Liquid cooled engines. Can anyone help me to understand the pros and cons of the said engines for a commercial requirement.

At 20 KVA I'm thinking the air cooled set is using a Deutz, Want some advice? Avoid it like the plague! First off there noisy, and if you don't like replacing timing belts and head gaskets these are not the engines for you, As a heavy diesel equipment mechanic I seriously hate these engines, Lucky for me the outfit I work for now wont buy any piece of equipment equipped with a Deutz engine, So do yourself a favor and find a Genset with a Kubota or Isuzu in it, there not dumb enough to use an air cooled design, actually just buy a Multiquip and save yourself the headaches and repair bills.

Q:I want to buy 5000kva diesel generators from the manufactuerer?

contact them then not us

Q:How long can I run a Diesel Power Generator before I have to stop it to give it a rest?Also, how many years can I expect a Cummins Diesel Generator to run if maintained properly?One more thing. In the spec sheet of the generator I'm looking at, it states 161 gsm/hp-hr. Is that 161 Grams per Horse Power per hour?So what does that meanHow many liters per hour does that translate too.Thanks for your answers.Greetings from Iran

The engine can run indefinitely without needing to stop for a rest provided it is properly maintained and cooled. You should change the oil and filters after every 200 hours operating time. Properly maintained you should expect at least 25-30 years operating time from the engine. Neglected and it could need replacing in less than 10. Not sure what 161 gsm/hp-hr means. Unlikely to be grams, but gallons per horsepower hour would be extremely high. Need to look further into it

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?

If you don't pay your electric bill, they'll come and take away the meter. No, if you don't have electric service they don't want you to have a meter.

Q:I have an idea, if a steam locomotive's boiler was heated by a metal heater instead of a fire, how much less maintance would be needed as it does not produce any ash or soot because it has no fire.

There are over one hundred lines interior the united kingdom that use steam locomotives. a clean steam locomotive 'twister' is being outfitted on the 2d interior the united kingdom. Steam locos might nicely be cutting-edge in Poland and on vacationer railways in France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland and Germany.

Q:I'm a salesman for a welding supplies company, and a customer is interested in buying a diesel welder/generator for use in the paddock where he can't get electricity. While looking around I've come across a 200amp machine but it says it's a 200amp AC welder. it was my understanding that all welders are DC standard, and the AC current was only on welders to weld aluminum.

At 3000 RPM it would make 50 Hz. not 60 HZ power. My guess is that the speed regulation would not be good enough just because precise regulation costs more. It is rated for 75 Volts. It would probably be cheaper to buy a 10HP generator than try to adapt a welder.

Q:Generators used for electricity

This is highly dependent on the size of the diesel engine that drives the generator.

Q:I live in KARNATAKA,INDIA.Due 2 powercuts i am plannin 2 buy 1 of the aboveI want my answer URGENTLY

diesel generator is your best bet. solar battery inverter is very inefficient.

Q:How many Panels would I need to make sure that I cover my 1600 kwH? I actually want to try and generate about 3000 so I can sell back to the grid.

I just checked my last SMECO bill: We (two adults, one dog, 4 computers) used 1073 kWh last month. (We're in southern Maryland. Everything in our townhome is electric.) IF I were trying to design a solar system for us I would probably look at a 2000 - 2400 kWh/month system: (You HAVE to have some reserve.) That being said: the reserve is in the batteries - and I believe you should have all you need- and a VERY good inverter, and a back-up inverter as soon as you can buy one. And, unless you live in Phoenix, I think it's a very costly solution. BUT I'M NOT UP TO DATE! In 1998 I moved to an island without power. At that time solar panels were too expensive 'though most attractive. Wind power was a real alternative - but it, too, was too expensive. I bought a 5kw diesel generator - and put-up with the starting and stopping, the broken fan belts, the oil changes all the crap associated with having an engine on your back but it served us well: We ran that offensive sucker about two hours a day, it fed our batteries (we had 12) and we lived operating table saws, microwaves, lights, from them. Well: Your supplier can tell you the daily production-per-panel for your latitude you can build-in your own safety factor (need 1600? plan on 2000?2400?) Maybe go a bit on the cheap right now and have a fairly inexpensive gas generator as cloudy day back-up? (Actually, the back-up generator is not a bad idea wherever you live. If you're building, wire it in!) Man! Talk about a lecture!