DIESEL GENERATORS

Main Components of a Gen-set

Engine
Alternator
Fuel system
Voltage regulator
Cooling system
Exhaust system
Lubrication system
Battery charger
Control Panel
Main Assembly / Frame

IMPORTANCE OF PROPER
INSTALLATION OF GEN-SET
IMPROVED RELIABILITY & DURABILITY
EASY SERVICABILITY
HIGH UPTIME OF DG SET
BETTER WORKING CONDITION
IMPROVED AESTHETIC OF DG SET.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
SITE PLANNING
ROOM SIZE
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
FUEL TANKS

CONTROLS AND TRANSFER SWITCH

GENSET NOISE

ROOM LAYOUT
IMPORTANCE OF ROOM LAYOUT

SERVICEABILITY
VENTILATION
EASE IN OPERATION
GENSET ROOM AESTHETICS
FUTURE EXPANSION PLANS TO BE
CONSIDERED WHILE DECIDING ON
ROOM SIZE.
OPENING / SHUTTERS TO BE
PROVIDED FOR GEN-SET PLACEMENT

ROOM VENTILATION
PROPER VENTILATION IS NECESSARY TO
Provide clean and fresh combustion air
Remove heat enrgy dissipated by the gen-set
IMPROPER VENTILATION CAN LEAD TO :
Poor fuel efficiency
Poor perfomance
Failure of rubber components
Higher room temperatures
High temperature rise in gen-set windings
For integral radiator cooled engine, discharge air to
be ducted
For heat exchanger cooled engine, forced
ventilation is required

FOUNDATION
Installation shouldnt be on loose sand or clay
Foundation should be designed considering safe bearing
capacity of soil
Length and Breadth of the foundation to be greater than that
of the Genset Base-frame.
UNLOADING
Lift the Genset using the
lifting eye provided on the
Base frame only
Use spreader bar, proper
capacity nylon sling/steel rope
and crane.
Keep the genset covered
during Installation.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Designed in a way to minimize
the Backpressure.
High backpressure can
lead to:
Lower fuel economy
High Exhaust Temp
Poor engine
perfomance and less
durability
Weight of the Exhaust system not to be supported by the Engine.
Exhaust pipe recommended to be of Mild steel or can be higher Grade steel
depending on the Spec. requirement
Exhaust system to be in the direction of prevailing winds
Install Rain-cap at the end.
Exhaust pipe to be slanted away from the engine.
Exhaust system to be insulated and lagged.
Not recommended to use Common Exhaust Pipe for Multiple Engine.

FUEL SYSTEM
External Fuel piping to be designed considering less restriction.
Day fuel tank to be sized min. for 8 hr fuel consumption.
GI piping / Material not to be used wherever there is a contact with Diesel.
Emergency shut-off valve is recommended.
Use proper colour coding for fuel pipes.
Fuel system to be in line with the applicable specifications.