How to Choose Home Generator
by Starlight Generator dieselgeneratortechDifferent types of fuel
have many advantages and disadvantages. Almost all generator fuel types are
gasoline, diesel, natural gas or propane.
Advantages:
Fuel economy, high
thermal efficiency, when the working conditions change, the change of fuel
consumption rate curve is relatively flat, and it is also economical under low
load.
Reliable and durable
Wide range of use
Generator fire safety is
good
The most non-flammable
source of fuel
Very easy to get it
Fuel delivery on site
Disadvantages:
18-24 months warranty
The installation of
large fuel storage tank increased the cost of the system.
Large volume, heavy
duty, and loud noise
Diesel generator power
range is from 5 kw to 3000 kw. Generator can be single phase generator or three
phase generator. No matter it is small power or heavy duty diesel generator, it
can be made into silent type generator. Frequency can be 50Hz or 60Hz. Diesel
generator price is determined by the power, type and brand of the generator.
Gasoline
Generator
Advantages:
Common fuel source
Small-size generator,
easy to carry
Disadvantages:
Highly flammable
Short shelf life (About
12 months)
It's dangerous to store
a lot of it. (Gasoline)
Low efficiency
Natural
Gas Generator
The gas generator set is
a new type of generator set developed to meet the world's environmental
protection requirements and the new market environment. Natural gas generator
sets are mainly divided into two types, one is a combined cycle gas turbine, and
the other is a gas internal combustion engine. The gas turbine is relatively
large, mainly used in large and medium-sized power stations. The gas internal
combustion engine is relatively small, mainly used in small distributed power
plants. It is a new type of green environmental protection power to replace
fuel and coal-fired units.
Gas generators make full
use of various natural gas or harmful gas as fuel, turning waste into treasure,
safe and convenient operation, high cost efficiency, low emission pollution,
and suitable for heat and electricity cogeneration.
Advantages:
Unlimited fuel source
Clean combustion
Low emission pollution
Noise vibration is lower
than diesel generator
Good starting
performance, stable operation
Output power range is
wide
Disadvantages:
Fuel system piping
installation cost is higher
Limited areas of use
Propane
Advantages:
Long shelf life
Clean fuel
Disadvantages:
Inflammable gas
The fuel system is more
complicated
Pipe installation cost
is higher
High cost
Compared with gasoline
generator, diesel generator has the characteristics of high power, long life
and good power performance. The greenhouse effect of emissions is 45% lower
than gasoline, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emission is also low.
In general, diesel
generator is relatively large-scale mechanical equipment, mainly used as
emergency backup power, widely used in mining engineering, road construction,
commercial buildings, banks, hospitals, emergency shelters, construction sites
and other places.
If the home generator is
mainly used for home lighting, then the choice of gasoline generator is more
suitable, low cost, low noise, low power, and easy to carry. If it is used for
home irrigation, or for farming, it is recommended to choose a diesel generator,
which is powerful, and its performance can better meet your actual needs.
Maintenance
method of gasoline generator
After the new generator
or the sealed generator has been run-in (the first 50 hours), the following
maintenance work is required:
1. Clean or replace air
filter
2. Replace engine oil
3. Replace or wash the
filter element of the lube filter
4. Re-tighten all parts
of the bolts and nuts
The new generator should
avoid sudden increase of load or high-speed operation. Use lubricating oil
recommended by the manufacturer as much as possible. Do not mix lubricating oil
of different grades. Lubricants contain various additives. Lubricating oil of
different grades will reduce the lubrication performance after mixing,
resulting in abnormal wear of moving parts.
Note:
The
following checks should be made before each use of the gasoline generator to
ensure safe and normal use of the generator.
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