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Technical generator guides

Practical guidance for selecting, sizing and preparing diesel, gas and portable generator projects.

Clear answers to technical questions

The guides complement product data and consulting. Final selection still depends on the current datasheet, actual load profile and site conditions.

Compare fuel supply, operating profile, load requirements and plant integration before selecting the generator system.

Assess PRP/LTP, phases, starting currents, runtime, sound and operating conditions before selecting a model.

Check 230 and 400 V loads, phase distribution, output per connection and motor starting before choosing the phase arrangement.

Capture loads, motor starts, load steps, duty and site conditions for reliable technical sizing.

Interpret ratings, operating duties and current manufacturer datasheets correctly.

Compare installation, acoustics, ventilation, weather, space and container solutions.

Compare supply, gas quality, gas train, duty and the current model range.

Assess industry, data centres, infrastructure, agriculture and mobile applications.

kVA vs kW for generator sets: understand power factor, conversion formulas and why generator sizing needs more than a fixed conversion factor.

ATS and AMF for standby power: functions, automatic transfer sequence, interlocking, protection and the project data needed for correct planning.

Plan maintenance for diesel and gas generator sets using operating hours, calendar intervals, standby duty, records, testing and site conditions.

Account for temperature, altitude, ventilation, load steps and motor starting currents when sizing and installing an industrial generator set.