Page 2 - ii; FOREWORD
ii FOREWORD This installation manual will guide you to the factors to be considered in theinstallation of your diesel generator system. It discusses location and mountingof the generating set; size of room; ventilation and air flow; engine cooling watersupply or radiator location; exhaust outlet; fu...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. INSTALLATION FACTORS 2. MOVING THE GENERATING SET 3. GENERATING SET LOCATION 4. GENERATING SET MOUNTING 5. VENTILATION 6. ENGINE EXHAUST 7. EXHAUST SILENCING 8. SOUND ATTENUATION 9. ENGINE COOLING 10. FUEL SUPPLY 11. SELECTING FUELS FOR STANDBY DEPENDABILITY 12. TABLES AND ...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION FACTORS
1 1. INSTALLATION FACTORS Once the size of the generating set and the requiredassociated control panel and switchgear have beenestablished, plans for installation can be prepared.Proper attention to mechanical and electricalengineering details will assure a satisfactory powersystem installation. Fac...
Page 5 - MOUNTING; Vibration Isolation; Total Gene rating Set Weight; Total Generating Set Weight
2 4. GENERATING SET MOUNTING The generating set will be shipped assembled on arigid base that precisely aligns the alternator andengine and needs merely to be set in place (onvibration isolation pads for larger sets) and levelled.See figure 4.1 4.1 Vibration Isolation It is recommended that the gene...
Page 10 - Exhaust pipe diameter too small
7 6.2 Exhaust Pipe Flexible Section A flexible connection between the manifold and theexhaust piping system should be used to preventtransmitting engine vibration to the piping and thebuilding, and to isolate the engine and piping fromforces due to thermal expansion, motion or weightof piping. A wel...
Page 11 - CLRQ; = length of exhaust pipe in feet; Exhaust temperature; * Available from engine specification sheet
8 Excessive restriction in the exhaust system can beavoided by proper design and construction. Tomake sure you will avoid problems related toexcessive restriction, ask The FG Wilson distributorto review your design. The effect of pipe diameter, length and therestriction of any bends in the system ca...
Page 12 - Exhaust Silencer Selection
9 7. EXHAUST SILENCING Excessive noise is objectionable in most locations.Since a large part of the generating set noise isproduced in the engine's pulsating exhaust, thisnoise can be reduced to an acceptable level byusing an exhaust silencer. The required degree ofsilencing depends on the location ...
Page 13 - Set Mounted Radiator
10 8. SOUND ATTENUATION If noise level must be limited, it should be specifiedin terms of a sound pressure level at a givendistance from the generator enclosure. Then theenclosure must be designed to attenuate the noisegenerated inside the enclosure to produce therequired level outside. Don't attemp...
Page 15 - System
12 FIG 9.2 REMOTE RADIATOR CONNECTED DIRECT L Y FIG 9.3 REMOTE RADIATOR ISOLATED FROM TO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM BY HEATEXCHANGER 9.2 Remote Radiator A remote radiator with electric motor-driven can beinstalled in any convenient location away from thegenerating set. See figure 9....
Page 16 - Antifreeze Protection
13 FIG 9.4 TYPICAL HEAT EXCHANGER INSTALLATION FIG 9.5 HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING SYSTEM 9.5 Antifreeze Protection If the engine is to be exposed to low temperatures,the cooling water in the engine must be protectedfrom freezing. In radiator-cooled installations,antifreeze may be added to the water to p...
Page 17 - Remote Fuel Systems
14 10.2 Remote Fuel Systems Three types of remote fuel systems arerecommended by the manufacturer: Fuel System 1: Installations where the bulk fuel tank is lower than the day tank. Fuel System 2: Installations where the bulk fuel tank is higher than the day tank. Fuel System 4: Installations where f...
Page 18 - Fuel System; : Some installations may require a; Tank Construction
15 With this system, the basetank must include anoverflow via the return line, sealed fuel level gaugesand no manual fill facility. All other connections ontop of the tank must be sealed to prevent leakage.Fuel System 2 is not compatible with thepolyethylene fuel tanks standard on smallergenerator s...
Page 19 - Day Tank Capacity
16 Flexible piping should be used to connect to theengine to avoid damage or leaks caused by enginevibration. The fuel delivery line should pick up fuel from apoint no lower than 50 mm (2”) from the bottom oftank at the high end, away from the drain plug. 10.5 Day Tank Capacity The capacity of the d...
Page 20 - Types Of Fuel Oil; combinations of other properties.; Fuel Selection Guide; Winter; Maintaining Fresh Fuel
17 11. SELECTING FUELS FOR STANDBY DEPENDABILITY The types of fuels available for diesel engines, varyfrom highly volatile jet fuels and kerosene to theheavier fuel oils. Most diesel engines are capableof burning a wide range of fuels within theseextremes. The following information will assist youin...
Page 21 - Self Contained Dependability
18 Other solutions are to add inhibitors to the fuel orto obtain greater turnover by using the fuel forother purposes. A gum inhibitor added to dieselfuel will keep it in good condition up to two years. If the building furnace has an oil burner, it ispossible to burn diesel fuel in the furnace,conne...
Page 24 - Table 7. Conversions for Measurements of Water; Sea Level
21 Table 7. Conversions for Measurements of Water U n i t F e e t 3 Pounds G a l(U.S) G a l(IMP) Litres H e a d(Ft) l b / i n ² Ton/Ft² H e a d(Meters) Ft³/Min G a l . ( U . S )/Hr F e e t 3 1 62.42 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Pounds 0.01602 1 0.12 0.10 0.4536 -- -- -- -- -- -- G a l( U . S ) -- 8.34...
Page 26 - Table 12. Electrical formulae; Desired Data
23 Table 12. Electrical formulae Desired Data Single Phase Three-Phase Direct Current Kilowatts (kW) I x V x PF 1000 3 x I x V x PF 1000 I x V 1000 Kilovolt-AmpereskVA I x V 1000 3 x V x E 1000 Electric MotorHorsepowerOutput (HP) I x V x Eff . x PF 746 3 x I x V x Eff . x PF 746 I x V x Eff . 746 Am...
Page 27 - TABLE 13. kVA/kW AMPERAGE AT VARIOUS VOLTAGES
24 TABLE 13. kVA/kW AMPERAGE AT VARIOUS VOLTAGES (0.8 Power Factor) kVA k W 208V 220V 240V 380V 400V 440V 460V 480V 600V 2400V 33000V 4160V 6.3 5 17.5 16.5 15.2 9.6 9.1 8.3 8.1 7.6 6.1 9.4 7.5 26.1 24.7 22.6 14.3 13.6 12.3 12 11.3 9.1 12.5 10 34.7 33 30.1 19.2 18.2 16.6 16.2 15.1 12 18.7 15 52 49.5 ...
Page 28 - Where
25 Conversions of Centigrade and Fahrenheit Water freezes at 0 ºC (32ºF) Water boils at 100 ºC (212ºF) ºF= ( 1.8 x ºC ) + 32 ºC = 0.5555 ( ºF - 32 ) Fuel Consumption Formulas Fuel Consumption (lb / hr) Specific Fuel Cons. ( lb / BHP / hr) x BHP = Fuel Consumption (US gal / hr ) Spec. Fuel Cons. (lb ...
Page 29 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS; AMBIENT TEMPERATURE; This may be expressed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.; AUTOMATIC SYNCHRONIZER; - This is the theoretical average pressure on the piston of an; CIRCUIT BREAKER
26 13. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) - A current which periodically reverses in direction and changes its magnitude as it flows through a conductor or electrical circuit. The magnitude of an alternating current rises from zero tomaximum value in one direction, returns to zero, and then ...
Page 32 - WATT
29 TELEPHONE INFLUENCE FACTOR (TIF) - The telephone influence factor of a synchronous generator is a measure of the possible effect of harmonics in the generator voltage wave on telephone circuits. TIF is measuredat the generator terminals on open circuit at rated voltage and frequency. THREE PHASE ...
