Diesel and gasoline generators are equipment that serves as a backup source of electricity. The scope of the installations is very wide, but most often they are used in the following cases: if necessary, uninterrupted energy supply; in case of interruptions in central power supply networks; In the absence of centralized electric networks.
The installation of gasoline or diesel generators can provide nutrition of medical facilities, industrial production, military facilities and residential buildings, as well as solve a number of problems in the development of the territory, construction and other work far from electric networks.
The main characteristics of the generators
All installations have various parameters that are determined by the scope of application and goals. The two main characteristics are: the produced power that varies from 5 kV to 3310 kA. To determine the necessary power, you need to calculate the full power of all electric consumers in.
Features of the design of diesel and gasoline generators. The device can be stationary (modular, container) or mobile (mobile). The first type of installations can be used inside and out of the room, they are convenient in transportation. Such devices are usually used in residential and office buildings to ensure the work of equipment and lighting. Stationary installations can have additional systems (energy accumulation, ventilation, fire extinguishing). They are also used as a source of backup energy.
Mobile equipment has a chassis, which allows you to transport it without any difficulties. It quickly starts and does not require installation in a specific place. Such a device is in demand at work in the field, as well as in the absence of engineering communications.
Differences and areas of use of power plants
As the name implies, diesel generators produce current using a diesel engine and process thermal energy into electric. Diesel is used as fuel.
The gasoline power plant is based on an internal combustion gasoline engine and for energy generation it needs gasoline.
Diesel installations serve as an optimal source of backup power and are designed for continuous operation in difficult conditions. They have a longer service life, as well as with low fuel consumption, their power is higher compared to gasoline generators. This equipment is more often used in residential, trade and industrial sectors.
It is believed that gasoline generators are optimal for emergency or temporary power supply. They are less noisy and more compact, easy to use. These installations are suitable for small enterprises (gas stations, workshops, small shops) and country houses.