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Fuel Management & Maintenance for Generators
 Commercial generator maintenance is critical. When a
power outage hits, the backup generator needs to be ready to work without incident. One key thing to include in any diesel generator maintenance schedule is fuel management. Since diesel fuel is organic, it will deteriorate over time and can cause several issues with the generator if the fuel is in bad condition. Tanks with rust and sludge also cause trouble. The following article discusses the benefits of running clean fuel vs. the damage dirty diesel fuel can cause to standby gensets. Also included are details on how to store, maintain and manage generator fuel, information about service providers, and fuel capacity planning.
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Baldor 140 kW
Diesel Generator, Standby,
98.2 Hours, Unit# 86333
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Cummins 35 kW
Diesel Generator, 240 Volt, Standby, 338 Hours, Unit# 86373 |
Kohler 40 kW
Diesel Generator, 208 Volt, Standby, 174.5 Hours, Unit# 86365 |
Cummins 325 kW
Natural Gas Generator, 480 Volt, Standby, 512 Hours, Unit# 86323 |
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How to Safely Use Backup Generators - Redcross.org (06/10/14) The following article contains information regarding emergency generator safety during a blackout situation. Information such as buying a generator to using a generator at home is included in this article. |
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Proposed Carbon Rules for Power Plants - Powermag.com (06/02/14) New rules suggested by the EPA are designed to cut emissions from the power sector by 30% by 2030, from 2005 levels. These new proposed regulations apply to existing and future power plants. |
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Power Plant Emissions Have Decreased Substantially - Powermag.com (05/29/14) Emissions from power plants have drastically declined since the Clean Air Act was passed in 1990. In addition, CO2 emissions have also declined 13% from 2008 to 2012. |
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The US Provided 84% of its Domestic Energy Demand - WENews.com (06/04/14) In 2013 the United States supplied 84% of its demand for energy which is one of the most significant increases in the ratio of production since the early 80's. |
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Waukesha (Natural Gas) |
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4200 kW |
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Cummins 4160 Volt |
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2000 kW |
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Caterpillar |
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2000 kW |
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Katolight |
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1750 kW |
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Caterpillar |
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1750 kW |
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Caterpillar |
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1600 kW |
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MTU |
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1000 kW |
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Caterpillar (Natural Gas) |
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1000 kW |
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Kohler |
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600 kW |
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Cummins |
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500 kW |
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Kohler |
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350 kW |
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Detroit (Enclosed) |
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300 kW |
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Onan |
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100 kW |
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Cummins |
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50 kW |
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