Diesel Generator set classification by use requirement
1) Prime Power
This type of generator set operates all year round, and is generally located in an area away from the power grid (or municipal power) or near industrial and mining enterprises.
Satisfy the electricity for construction, production and living in these places. In regions with relatively rapid economic development, due to the construction of power grids can not keep up with the needs of users and set up a common diesel generator set with a short construction period to meet the needs of users. This type of generator set with features like: the capacity is large, providing continuous power supply to non-constant loads, there is no limit to the continuous operation time, and allows each 1 hour overload power supply time within 12 hours, the overload capacity is 10% of the rated output power. Due to their operating time longer and heavier load, the allowable power relative to the machine’s limit power is adjusted to a lower point.
2) Standby Power
Under normal circumstances, the power required by the user is supplied by the mains. When the mains is cut off or interrupted for other reasons, the generator set to prove the user’s basic production and life. This type of generator set is standing in the telecommunications sector, hospitals, municipal power supply important power-using units such as industrial and mining enterprises, airports, and television stations should be stressed. This type of unit keeps a standby state at any time,constant load provides continuous power supply.
3) Emergency Power
Emergency power generating units are often installed for power equipment that will cause major losses or personal accidents due to the sudden interruption of the mains electricity.
Emergency power supply, such as fire control system for high-rise buildings, evacuation lighting, elevators, control systems for automated production lines, important communication systems and medical equipment that are undergoing important operations with patients. This type of unit should be able to quickly start operation and provide stable AC power to the load in the shortest time to ensure timely power supply to the load.
