4 Things to Know About Fuel Tanks for Standby Generators
by Brandon Hefner Custom Marine Fuel TanksThis is quite an obvious subject for anyone that a generator
needs appropriate fuel to operate. If you ever have undergone an out of fuel
situation with your vehicle, you may know this basic detail, and you may also
understand the struggle it yields. We easily overlook the necessity of fueling
our standby generators. To deal with an extended period of a power cut, we all
need to fill enough gallons of fuel in the generator
tanks. Choosing the right type of tank is important to ensure that you have
installed a better fuel source to overcome future power outages.
Determining Fuel Storage Capacity
When the power goes off, generators supply auxiliary
electric power to whatever connected. A mechanical cycle makes this happen by
combusting fuel and generating electric energy. Without fuel, the generator
can’t create electricity. The fuel is stored in aluminum fuel tanks. The capacity of fuel
tanks is determined by calculating emergency and lead-time fuel stock.
Eventually, the capacity depends on how frequently power outages happen and for
what duration you would require power from the generator.
Type of Generator Tank
Choosing the type of tank is based on estimated runtime of
your tank, available space, and other factors. You may also require knowing
some local environmental regulations before installing fuel storage in your
genset. Most generators come with sub-base or base-mounted generator tanks. A
remote diesel fuel tank can be installed with a genset that needs to run for
longer durations. The size, length, and width can be decided by professional
tank manufacturers as per the requirement.
Tank Style
Generator tanks
come in different styles and shapes and made from different materials. The most
popular ones are aluminum fuel tanks. The exterior part is powder-coated
to make keep it durable and corrosion resistant. Just like boat tank
manufacturers produce EPA standards marine
gas tanks, a generator tank is also tested in accordance with UL and NFPA
standards.
Fuel Types
There are many advantages to choosing the right fuel type of
generator. They run on diesel, gasoline, natural gas, or propane. Gasoline
would be a better choice if you need to store less than 100 gallons. But the downside of it is, it’s flammable and
can be risky for industrial sites. Diesel fuel comes in grade 1 and grade 2.
Diesel fuel can be your priority as it is ideal for running the engine for long
periods of time. To select right fuel grade, you may consult to fuel suppliers
or tank manufacturers.
The other factors which you should consider about fuel tanks
for standby generators are quality of fuel and total run-time. Make sure you
contact to licensed manufacturers of generator tanks for best work.
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