HP Generating Set User Manual

GENERATING SETINSTALLATIONMANUAL

76.2 Exhaust Pipe Flexible SectionA flexible connection between the manifold and theexhaust piping system should be used to preventtransmitting engine

8Excessive restriction in the exhaust system can beavoided by proper design and construction. Tomake sure you will avoid problems related toexcessive

97. EXHAUST SILENCINGExcessive noise is objectionable in most locations.Since a large part of the generating set noise isproduced in the engine's

108. SOUND ATTENUATIONIf noise level must be limited, it should be specifiedin terms of a sound pressure level at a givendistance from the generator e

11FIG 9.1 SET MOUNTED RADIATOR DISCHARGING THROUGH OUTSIDE WALLSet mounted radiators are of two types. One type isused with the cooling fan mounted

12FIG 9.2 REMOTE RADIATOR CONNECTED DIRECTLY FIG 9.3 REMOTE RADIATOR ISOLATED FROMTO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM BY HEATEXCHANGER9.2 R

13 FIG 9.4 TYPICAL HEAT EXCHANGER INSTALLATION FIG 9.5 HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING SYSTEM9.5 Antifreeze ProtectionIf the engine is to be ex

1410.2 Remote Fuel SystemsThree types of remote fuel systems arerecommended by the manufacturer:Fuel System 1: Installations where the bulk fueltank

15With this system, the basetank must include anoverflow via the return line, sealed fuel level gaugesand no manual fill facility. All other connectio

16Flexible piping should be used to connect to theengine to avoid damage or leaks caused by enginevibration.The fuel delivery line should pick up fuel

iiFOREWORDThis installation manual will guide you to the factors to be considered in theinstallation of your diesel generator system. It discusses l

1711.SELECTING FUELSFOR STANDBY DEPENDABILITYThe types of fuels available for diesel engines, varyfrom highly volatile jet fuels and kerosene to thehe

18Other solutions are to add inhibitors to the fuel orto obtain greater turnover by using the fuel forother purposes. A gum inhibitor added to diesel

1912. TABLES AND FORMULAS FOR ENGINEERING STANDBY GENERATINGSETSTable 1. Length EquivalentsUnit Microns Meters Kilometres Inches Feet Yards Miles1 Mic

20Table 4. Volume and Capacity EquivalentsUnit Inches3Feet3Yards3Meters3US LiquidGallonsImperialGallonsLitres1 Inch31 0.000579 0.0000214 0.0000164 0.0

21Table 7. Conversions for Measurements of WaterUnit Feet3Pounds Gal(U.S)Gal(IMP)Litres Head(Ft)lb/in² Ton/Ft² Head(Meters)Ft³/Min Gal.(U.S)/HrFeet31

22Table 9. Conversions of Units of FlowUnitU.SGallons/MinuteMillion U.SGallons/DayFeet3/Second Meters3/Hour Litres/Second1 U.SGallon/Minute1 0.001440

23Table 12. Electrical formulaeDesired Data Single Phase Three-Phase Direct CurrentKilowatts (kW) I x V x PF 1000 3 x I x V x PF1000 I x

24TABLE 13. kVA/kW AMPERAGE AT VARIOUS VOLTAGES(0.8 Power Factor)kVA kW 208V 220V 240V 380V 400V 440V 460V 480V 600V 2400V 33000V 4160V6.3 5 17.5 16.5

25Conversions of Centigrade and FahrenheitWater freezes at 0 ºC (32ºF) Water boils at 100 ºC (212ºF)ºF= ( 1.8 x ºC ) + 32 ºC = 0.5555 ( ºF - 3

2613. GLOSSARY OF TERMSALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) - A current which periodically reverses in direction and changes its magnitudeas it flows through a co

TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE1. INSTALLATION FACTORS2. MOVING THE GENERATING SET3. GENERATING SET LOCATION4. GENERATING SET MOUNTING5. VENTILATION6. ENGINE EX

27CURRENT (I) - The rate of flow of electricity. DC flows from negative to positive. AC alternates in direction. Thecurrent flow theory is used conven

28kW - 1,000 Watts (Real power). Equal to KVA multiplied by the power factor.POWER - Rate of performing work, or energy per unit of time. Mechanical p

29TELEPHONE INFLUENCE FACTOR (TIF) - The telephone influence factor of a synchronous generator is ameasure of the possible effect of harmonics in the

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11. INSTALLATION FACTORSOnce the size of the generating set and the requiredassociated control panel and switchgear have beenestablished, plans for in

24. GENERATING SET MOUNTINGThe generating set will be shipped assembled on arigid base that precisely aligns the alternator andengine and needs merely

35. VENTILATIONAny internal combustion engine requires a liberalsupply of cool, clean air for combustion. If the airentering the engine intake is too

45.2 VentilatorsTo bring in fresh air, there should be an inletventilator opening to the outside or at least anopening to another part of the building

55.3 Inlet Ventilator SizeBefore calculating the inlet ventilator size, it isnecessary to take into account the radiator coolingair flow requirements

66. ENGINE EXHAUSTEngine exhaust must be directed to the outsidethrough a properly designed exhaust system thatdoes not create excessive back pressure