Gensets generate electricity by compressing air and injecting diesel fuel. The generated heat converts to mechanical energy that is then converted into electricity by the alternator.
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The combination of a diesel engine and generator that produces electrical energy is commonly known as a diesel generator set or genset. The diesel compression-ignition engine in the genset burns air and diesel fuel to produce heat that drives an alternator to generate electricity. A genset is often used to provide standby power for businesses, medical facilities, builders, and homes in the event of a power outage from the local utility grid. The gensets in the home standby power range (8-25 kW) are automotive-based and typically require basic maintenance within the capabilities of a mechanically-inclined homeowner, while those for commercial use are heavier-duty and often need to be serviced by a qualified technician.
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A diesel genset is a packaged combination of a diesel engine and an electric generator (often an alternator) that produces electrical energy. It typically operates on diesel fuel but can also use other liquid fuels or compressed natural gas (CNG). These power plant units usually have a base, canopy, control system, and other ancillary devices.
The sizing of a generator set requires consideration of the expected electrical load’s characteristics such as kW, kVA, and var. Other factors include harmonic content, surge currents, and non-linear loads. The site conditions and emissions regulations must also be considered.
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The genset is an integrated system comprised of a diesel engine and an electric generator that uses an alternator to used gensets electrical power. This power is used in a variety of applications such as hospitals, large commercial buildings and industrial plants in case of an unexpected interruption in the power utility grid or for back-up emergency power.
A diesel genset works by compressing air, then injecting it with diesel. This air combustion produces heat that turns the generator’s mechanical energy into electricity. The genset is usually designed to run on diesel fuel, but it can also be adapted for other liquid fuels or natural gas. DGs for home standby power are often powered by automotive engines that have been converted to run on gaseous fuels such as natural gas or propane. These gensets are typically easier for the homeowner to maintain and require less routine maintenance than their diesel counterparts. However, they must be fueled with a quality fuel that meets exhaust emissions regulations.