- Diesel generators have low efficiency, with only 1/3 of the diesel fuel converted to electrical output. Operating a generator at its optimal loading of around 75% capacity can improve fuel efficiency by 10%.
- Proper ventilation and cooling of the generator is important to improve efficiency. The generator room temperature should not exceed ambient temperature by more than 5 degrees Celsius. Insulating exhaust piping can also help improve efficiency.
- Adding power factor correction capacitors to motors above 5HP can help load the generator to its optimal capacity while maintaining a power factor of 0.8-0.9, improving fuel efficiency. Running the generator at its optimal voltage and frequency also saves on diesel.
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- Diesel generators have low efficiency, with only 1/3 of the diesel fuel converted to electrical output. Operating a generator at its optimal loading of around 75% capacity can improve fuel…