Generator Set

Operation and Maintenance

Training
Agenda
• Safety and warning label
• Engine System
- Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Common Problems and Troubleshooting
• Generator Set
- System Operation
- Generator Set Maintenance
- Generator Set Troubleshooting /Diagnostics

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

Learning Objective

• To provide fundamental knowledge and information in

Generator Set System.
• Safety and identify hazards in operating Generator Set;
• Explain the functions of Generator Set systems and components;
• Perform basic troubleshooting in the Generator Set;
• Proper operation of Genset BEFORE, DURING and AFTER Engine
stopped;

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Safety Safety and Accident
and Accident
Prevention
Prevention
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Personal Safety and Protection

Basic PPE’s
1. Hard Hat
2. Gloves
3. Safety Shoes
4. Arc Flash Protection
5. Hearing Protection

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Safety /Warning Label

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

Safety /Warning Label

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Warning label on the Genset

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Safety /Warning Label Messages

Universal Warning
Do not operate or work on this Engine unless you have read and understand the instructions
and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions
or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any manufacturer for
replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

Automatic Starting
When the Engine is in the AUTOMATIC mode, the Engine can start at any moment. To avoid
personal injury, always remain clear of the Engine when the Engine is in the AUTOMATIC
mode.

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Safety /Warning Label Messages

Hot Surface
Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal
injury. Do not allow hot parts or components to contact your
skin. Use protective clothing or protective equipment to
protect your skin.

Lifting the Genset

Crushing Hazard! Improper lifting could cause serious injury or
death. Follow the lifting instructions in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for safe lifting procedures.

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Safety /Warning Label Messages

Hot Fluid Under Pressure

Pressurized system! Hot coolant can cause serious burns, injury or death. To open the
cooling system filler cap, stop the Engine and wait until the cooling system components are
cool. Loosen the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pressure.

Electrical Shock
WARNING! Shock /Electrocution Hazard! Read and understand the instructions and
warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or
heed the warnings could cause serious injury or death.

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Safety /Warning Label Messages

Electrocution
DANGER: Shock /Electrocution Hazard – Do not operate this equipment or work on this
equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the
Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings
will result in serious injury or death.

Vapor Explosion (Oil and Fuel Filters)

WARNING: Vapor Explosion. Could cause serious injury or death. Read the Operation and
Maintenance Manual before conducting any maintenance on the duplex oil or fuel Filters.

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Safety and Accident
Engine System
Prevention
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Designed and Major Systems
•Common Engine Terms
•Combustion and 4 stroke
• Engine Works & Wears
- Wear and Tear
- Combustion Process
• Emission Regulation

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 Common Engine Terms
• Bore
• Stroke
• Compression Ratio
• Displacement
• Horsepower

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Bore Size • The diameter of the
cylinder

• Measured in inches or
millimeters

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 Stroke
• Movement of piston from
TDC-BDC

• How far the piston moves

from TDC to BDC

• Equal to twice the crank

radius

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 Compression Ratio
• Ratio between the cylinder
volume with the piston at
BDC and the volume with the
piston at TDC

• Compression ratio of our

engines are approximately a
14:1 (MECHANICAL ) and
17:1 (ELECTRONIC)

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Displacement
is the swept volume of all the pistons inside the cylinders of a
reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead
center (TDC) to bottom dead Centre (BDC)

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 Horsepower
• Horsepower is the RATE OF DOING WORK (how quickly a
force is applied through a distance)

• Horsepower can be expressed in pound feet per second

• 1 horsepower = 550 lb/ft per second

= 33,000 lb/ft per minute

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 Safety and Accident
Engine Combustion Process
Prevention
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 The Combustion Process – 4 Stroke Cycle

Intake Compression

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 The Combustion Process – 4 Stroke Cycle

Power Exhaust

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 4 Stroke Cycle

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4 stroke cycle engine
The Combustion Process – 4 Stroke Cycle

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2 stroke cycle engine

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 Safety and Accident
Engine WearPrevention
and Tear
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Engine Wear and Tear
• Description of Wear
– Contact
– Pressure
– Relative Motion
• Normal & Abnormal wear
• Major wear items
– Cylinder liners
– Seals & gaskets
– Piston rings
– Turbo bearings and seals
– Valves, guides, and seats
– Main and rod bearings

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 Oil Consumption and Blow-by
• Low power
• High Oil
consumption
• High amount of
soot in the oil.

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Emission Regulations Standards
• PM
• CO
• NOx
• Sulfur

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 Safety and Accident
MAJOR ENGINE SYSTEM
Prevention
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 Safety and Accident
Air Intake & Exhaust System
Prevention
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Air Intake & Exhaust System Functions

• Provide adequate quantities

of clean filtered intake air

• Compresses and Boost the

intake air into the cylinders
in order to produce more
power

• Removes exhaust gases and

reduces exhaust noise

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 Air Intake & Exhaust System Types

Naturally Aspirated/ Old Turbo Charged Air

System System

Turbocharged
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Maintenance Training
Air Intake & Exhaust System Operations

1. Pre Cleaner
2. Air Filter /Cleaner
3. Turbocharger
4. After cooler
5. Intake Manifold
6. Combustion
Chamber
7. Exhaust Manifold
8. Muffler
9. Exhaust Stack

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Air Intake & Exhaust System Component
Turbocharged Intercooler

• Boost/ increase Amount of Air • Cools the compressed air by

• Maintain amount of air at High Altitude turbocharger

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Air Intake & Exhaust System Component

AFTER COOLER
-Cools the compressed air.

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Air Intake & Exhaust System Condition
Effects of restriction in intake and exhaust
System

• Low power
• Overheating

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 Common problem
• Dust Ingestion
– Causes accelerated abrasive wear of Piston Rings
and Cylinder Liners
– Most often caused by inlet leaks around flexible
joints in air inlet piping
– May also be caused by defective /damaged Air
Filters, or poor maintenance practices

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Air Inlet & Exhaust System Maintenance
Air System Maintenance:

· Check Pre cleaner

· Check Piping, Hoses and Clamps
· Check /Clean air filter with low pressure air (30 psi)
· Inspect for damages/holes
· Replace yearly or after 6 times of cleaning (necessary)
· Drain exhaust muffler (drain pipe with valve)
·Check tail pipe flapper

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 Safety and Accident
Engine FuelPrevention
System
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Fuel Delivery

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Function of Fuel System
• Meters the amount of
fuel to achieve desired
power

• Regulates Engine speed

and timing sequence

• Helps controls emissions

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

Mechanical Fuel System

1. Fuel Tank
2. Fuel Filters
3. Transfer Pump
4. Injection Pump
5. Governor
6. Timing Advance
Mechanism
7. Fuel Ratio Control
8. High Pressure Fuel Lines
9. Low Pressure Fuel Lines
10.Nozzles
11.Return line
Source: Caterpillar Fuel System

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 ELECTRONIC FUEL SYSTEM

Source: Caterpillar

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Common Rail Fuel System

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Mechanical VS. Electronic

Mechanical Governor Electronic Governor

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 Fuel System Regular Maintenance
• If necessary
- Prime Fuel System
• Weekly
- Drain Water from water Separator
• Based on Operation Manual
- Inspect fuel nozzle or injector
• Yearly
- Replace Primary Fuel and Secondary Fuel Filter.
- Drain fuel storage tank and Fuel day Tank.

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 Fuel System Maintenance
Other Maintenance Tips:
• Buy clean fuel
• Keep it clean
• Drain water and sediments from fuel tanks
• Fill the tank at the end of the day

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 Safety and Accident
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Prevention
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 Function of Cooling System
• Helps to easily heat ups engine
• Maintain proper engine
temperature for optimum
performance

• Removes excess heat from

other engine system.

• Cools compressed inlet

air to improve combustion

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 Engine Cooling System

All Engines has a pressurized Cooling System, which offers three

advantages:

 Cooling System can operate safely at a temperature that is

higher than the normal boiling point of water.

 The Cooling System prevents cavitation in the water pump.

 Reduced air or steam pockets.

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Cooling System Components

1 Water Pump
2 Oil Cooler
3 Passages through
block and head
4 Temp. Regulator &
Regulator Housing
5 Radiator
6 Pressure Cap
7 Hoses & Pipes

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 Cooling Systems

 Coolant flows around

cylinder liners

 Absorbs heat from the

combustion chamber

 Prevents breakdown of
oil film between pistons
and liners

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 Cooling Systems

 Coolant flows through

passages in the cylinder
block into the cylinder
head

 Water seals prevent

coolant leaks.

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Effects of Cavitation Erosion

· Failure – causing
corrosion on a water
• Cylinder wall cavitation
erosion
pump.

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 Cavitation Erosion & Pitting

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 Worst Case Scenario
Cavitation of the cylinder wall will eventually allow coolant to leak
into the cylinder

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 Cooling System Component
Pressure cap and Thermostat

180 Degree Fahrenheit

Ideal Opening temp

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Engine Cooling System

What to Fill in?

Coolant is mixture of:
• Good quality water
• Anti-Freeze
• Additives/Inhibitor

Water Quality
DISTILLED WATER

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 Engine Cooling System
Water Quality

NOT ACCEPTABLE: POSSIBLY ACCEPTABLE:

• Mineral water • Distilled water
• Sea water • Tap water
• River water
• Well water

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 Engine Cooling System

COOLANT ADDITIVES THEY ARE VERY NECESSARY!

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 Engine Cooling System
Functions of Coolant Additives

• Protection of metal composition

of the radiator.

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 Engine Cooling System
Depletion of Additives
PR
OT
EC
TIO
N

TIME

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 Engine Cooling System
What is Antifreeze?

• Lowers freezing point

• Raises boiling temperature
• Helps dilute low quality water
• Helps protect against cooling system corrosion and
cavitation erosion

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 Engine Cooling System
basic cooling problems:

Overheating
Overcooling

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Cooling System
Overheating Causes
• Coolant Flow and Level
• Excessive Engine load
• Ambient temperature
• Defective water pump
• Defective Thermostat
• Clogged radiator (internal and External)
• System pressure (no radiator cap)
• Loose/slipping belts
• Over concentration of additives
• Low heat transfer through scale build-up

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Engine Cooling System
Overheating Effects
Cracked Or Warped
Cylinder Heads

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Engine Cooling System
Overheating Effects

Cylinder head gasket failure

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Engine Cooling System
Causes of Over COOLING

• Very low ambient air temperatures

• Light Engine loads/no load
• Removed thermostat or stuck

EFFECTS:
• Inefficiency and wear cause of vibration)
• High oil consumption
• Carbon build-up

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Engine Cooling System
Maintenance
• Daily
 Check coolant level
 Check for coolant leak
 Check radiator external
• Every 6 months
 Check coolant concentration
• Every Year
 Check hoses (replace if necessary)
 Check Water pump
 Check Radiator cap
 Check coolant concentration (add/ replace if necessary)

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 Safety and Accident
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Prevention
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Importance Lubrication System

80% crankshaft bearing failures are due to oil

Contamination

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 Lubrication System
Schematic of Typical Engine Lube System

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 Lubrication System
Lubrication Oil
Functions
• Lubricate
• Remove Heat
• Clean
• Prevent Corrosion
•Remove Contaminants

Lube oil additives make an oil perform

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Lubrication System Components
1 Oil Pan
2 Oil Screen
3 Oil Pump/relief valve
4 Oil Filter
5 Oil Galleries

• Additional accessories on
modern engines
1. Oil cooler
2. By pass valve

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Lubrication System Operation (Cold)
Flow Of Oil (Engine Cold)
(1) Oil Pump
(2) Pressure Control Valve
(3) Oil Cooler Bypass Valve
(4) Oil Cooler
(5) Oil Filter
(6) Oil Filter Bypass Valve
(7) Turbocharger Supply Line
(8) Oil Galleries
(9) Oil Return Line form Turbocharger
The Oil Cooler and Oil Filter bypass
valves are open.

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Lubrication System Operation (Warm)
FLOW OF OIL (ENGINE WARM)

(1) Oil Pump

(2) Pressure Control Valve
(3) Oil Cooler Bypass Valve
(4) Oil Cooler
(5) Oil Filter
(6) Oil Filter Bypass Valve
(7) Turbocharger Supply Line
(8) Oil Galleries
(9) Oil Return Line form
Turbocharger

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 Lubrication System Operation
• Oil pressure ranges from 35-90 psi
• Oil temperature ranges (175°F) to (240°F)

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Causes of Lube System Wear & Failure

• Extended oil change intervals

• Excessive soot in the oil
• Poor quality engine oil
• Poor maintenance practices
• Dilution (Fuel/Coolant )

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 Lubrication System Maintenance Intervals
• Daily/Prior for Start up
- Check oil Level
• Every Year or 250/500 Service Hours
- Clean Engine Breather
- Replace Engine Oil & Filter
- Check blow by
• Engine Oil Recommendations for Diesel Engine
• CH-4
• CI-4
• 15W-40 Viscosity

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 Lubrication System Maintenance Intervals
Engine Oil Recommendations:
• API CI-4
• SAE 15W-40
5W-20

15W-40
15W-30

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 Day 2
Generator Set
Operation and Maintenance
Training
Agenda
•Battery Maintenance
•Alternator/Generator System
- System Operation
- Generator Sets Maintenance
- Generator Sets Troubleshooting /Diagnostics

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 BATTERYSafety and Accident
MAINTENANCE
Prevention
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 Learning Outcome

• Safety
• Battery types
• Battery construction
• Battery operation
• Maintenance

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 Safety
Lead - Acid Batteries
• Contains Sulphuric Acid Electrolyte
• Highly corrosive
• Contact with the skin will cause burns and
contact with the eyes may cause blindness

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 SAFETY
• Always wear (PPE)
• Keep all sparks
• Flames
• Tobacco products
• Never try to open a battery with non
removable vent caps.
• Ventilation

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 Batteries Options

• Dry charge battery

• Wet charge battery
• Maintenance free battery

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 Battery Construction

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 Battery Construction

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 Battery Operation

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Battery Cycles
Terminal Voltage

Factors affecting Terminal Voltage

Temperature Charge Rates

Operating Loads

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Battery Cycles
Temperature
• At lower temperatures:
– Chemicals do not react as fast
– Battery has lower voltage
– Temperature affects terminal voltage
• At 270C (800F) – battery is 100% efficient
• At –300C (-220F) – battery is 30% efficient

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Battery Cycles
Deep Cycling*
• Occurs when battery is close to complete
discharge – then recharged
• Tends to be hard on battery due to heat
created by internal resistance
• Causes plate buckling
• Deep cycling batteries have thicker plates

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 MAINTENANCE

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

 INSPECTION
• Visually inspect the battery for:
 Corrosion
 Leaking case
 Damaged or leaking terminals
 Loose cable connections
 Cracked or broken case/cover
 Sulphation
 Check electrolyte level every year.
 Coat the clamp Silicone Lubricant
or petroleum jelly

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 Battery Storage
• Store in cool, dry area in an vertical position.
• Wet batteries have a max. shelf life of 2 years
• Never stack batteries directly on top of each other unless
protected by corrugated packaging.
• Test non-maintenance free wet batteries every 4-6 months,
Maintenance Free every 9 months, and recharge if below
12.40V.

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 Battery Rating
• COLD CRANKING AMPS (CCA)
– Cranking amps are the numbers of amperes a
lead-acid battery at 32 degrees F (0 degrees C) can
deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at least 1.2
volts per cell (7.2 volts for a 12 volt battery). ... In
other words, CCA/cold cranking amps determine
how much power you have to start your car
on cold winter mornings.

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Testing Batteries

Specific Gravity Testing

Hydrometer Testing

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Testing Batteries
STATE OF VS SPECIFIC VS VOLTAGE
CHARGE GRAVITY
100% 1.265 12.62(6.3)
90% 1.251 12.54
80% 1.236 12.45
75% 1.225 12.40(6.2)
60% 1.206 12.27
50% 1.190 12.18
25% 1.155 11.97(6.0)
DISCHARGED 1.120 11.76

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training 101

 New Battery
• Rating the same or greater than the battery
being replaced (CCA rating)
• Dimensions
• Type of posts
• Height
• Mounting
• Check OEM Specifications

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102Maintenance Training
 Installing a Battery
• Check the earth system (+ or -)
• Identify positive (+) and negative (-) cables
• Identify + and – posts and install battery into carrier
• Fit battery clamp
• Fit terminals, positive (+) FIRST
• Fit negative (-) cable
• Ensure cables terminals are firm onto the posts –
use correct tooling
• Function Test

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103Maintenance Training
 Safety and
GENERATOR Accident
SYSTEM
Prevention
Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training
Generator Basics

GENERATOR

is a device that converts mechanical energy

into electrical energy.

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Question

WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO PRODUCE ELECTRICITY?

INTERACTION BETWEEN A MAGNETIC FIELD AND

ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS

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Generator Basics
Generator Sets Applications

1. Prime Power – Output is available with varying loads

2. Continuous Power – Output is available without varying loads for

an unlimited time.

3. Standby Power – Output is available with varying loads for the

duration of an interruption of normal source
power

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

Generator Basics

Generator Components
3
1 4
1. Exciter

2. Rotor
2
3. Stator Winding

4. Rectifier

5. Voltage Regulator 5

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

Main Generator Components
Exciter
 Function is to supply the excitation DC voltage
to the main rotor.

Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training

Main Generator Components
Exciter Components
Exciter Stator/Field Exciter Rotor/Armature

• Produce a MAGNETIC FIELD • ROTATING PART of the

generator direct induced AC
voltage to the rectifier
assembly
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Generator Operation

AVR

DC

AC

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Main Generator Components
Revolving Field End Turns
• Driven by an Engine or some Prime mover
• Interaction of the resulting MAGNETIC FIELD with
the STATOR WINDING produces a voltage.

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Main Generator Components
Rectifier Diode Assembly
Rotating Diode

• DIODE – allows current to pass in one direction only.

• Converts AC to DC

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Main Generator Components
Stator Windings

• Are stationary coils of copper

wire spatially placed in the
slots to produce three – phase
AC voltage

• The Generator output leads

are connected directly to the
Stator Windings

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Main Generator Components
Voltage Regulator
• Controls the output voltage
produce by the Generator by
controlling the excitation.

• The Voltage Regulator is

connected to the Generator AC
output. The AC is rectified to DC,
then applied to the Exciter Field in
the precise amount required to
maintain a regulated AC voltage
from the Generator under various
load conditions.

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 Safety
Generator Set and Accident
Operation
Prevention
Procedure
Generator Set Operation and Maintenance Training
Before Running Engine
Walk around
 Check All engine system prior for staring the engine.
 AIR SYSTEM SYSTEM – Indicator for clogged and air filter, air leak, loose
hoses clamps or bolts.
 LUBE SYSTEM – Check oil level, oil leaks and Filters
 COOLING SYSTEM – Coolant level, leaks, crack hoses and loose clamps,
radiator cap, clogged radiator pins and loose belts.
 FUEL SYSTEM- Fuel supply., Drain water from the water separator
 BATTERY Check cables, connections and corrosions
 WIRING for loose connections and for worn wires or frayed wires.
 LOAD remove load or minimize load
 GUARDS must be put in place and tighten

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During Engine Running
• Conduct again a Walk around inspection.
• Observed/listen for Unusual noise
• Monitor all parameters in Gauges or Panel
• Apply Load gradually.
• Continue to check all parameters.

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Stopping The Engine

• Make sure all load must be remove or off GCB;

• Wait 3-5 minutes before turning the key to off
position (For manual genset);
• Press “Stop” button and make sure cool down
time (3-5 minutes) is programmed to the
Control Panel. (Electronic Control Unit);
• Again Walk around inspect the Genset;
• Check any possible/ potential problem

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Generator Exercise

• Every week/ without load

– 5 minutes (lubrication and Battery)
• Monthly
– load the genset at least 30% and above (Cooling
system circulation)

NOTE:
Avoid Prolong running of genset below 30% load or
without load to avoid high oil consumption.

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 Generator Set
Maintenance Procedure
(Standby)
Maintenance Intervals

• The Higher the Load (= Fuel consumption), the Shorter

the Maintenance Intervals!

• Engine Running Hours do not consider Engine Loads

• TOTAL Fuel Consumption is accurate representation of

Engine Operations

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 Maintenance Intervals

Good:
Running hours

Better:
Total fuel consumed

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 Avoid Unscheduled Down
time!
HOW TO ACCOMPLISH?

• Rigid PM Schedule
• Regular Component Inspections
• Pay Attention to Repair Indicators

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Repair Indicators
- Total fuel consumed - Oil
consumption (increased)
- Increased blow by
- Service hours
- Hard starting
- Smoke (color)
- Loss of power
- Noise
- Debris in oil
- Decreased oil pressure

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Alternator
Maintenance
 Generator Maintenance
Winding Insulation Resistance:

• Before start-up

• After long storage period

• Every 3 - 6 months during
normal operation

• Should not drop below 1.5

Mega Ohm

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Generator Maintenance
Bearing Greasing:
• Observe greasing
information plate for details
• Use recommended grease
• Do not mix greases
• Do not over grease
• Follow recommended
greasing procedures

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Generator Maintenance
Bearing Maintenance:

• Monitor bearing
temperature

• Observe vibration levels

Bearing Replacement:
• Major overhaul

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Generator Maintenance
Internal Cleaning:
• Bearing Greasing
Maintenance
Replacement
• Internal cleaning by any of these methods:
• vacuuming
• steam cleaning (must be followed
by re-varnish)

CAUTION: Use of compressed air is

NOT recommended

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 Safety and
Generator Accident
Set
Prevention
Troubleshooting
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 Genset Protection

• Speed • Voltage
• Pressure • Current
• Temperature • Frequency
• Starting • Reverse Power
• Level

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 Troubleshooting

Signs Causes
1. No voltage output • Defective Exciter – no excitation/residual voltage • Defective
Diode block – no output coming from AVR (X1/X2)

2. Unbalance voltage • Moisture on stator winding • Defective diode

3. Low voltage • Defective AVR • Defective Exciter • Low engine rpm

4. Voltage fluctuation • Defective AVR

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 Engine Warning Sings
Signs Causes
• Dirty primary/secondary air cleaner
1. black smoke • Overloading
• Over fueling
• Faulty Turbocharger

2. Increased oil • Hours on engine • Worn rings/liners

consumption/ • Worn turbocharger seals
excess blow-by • Prolong running without load
• Worn valve guides

• Worn piston pin bushings

3. Unusual noise • Worn rod/main bearings
• Too much valve lash

4. Lack of power • Dirty air cleaner

• Dirty fuel filter
• Incorrect adjustment of governor

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Troubleshooting
Signs Causes
• Fuel leak
7. Increased fuel • Malfunctioning fuel nozzles/injectors
consumption • Dirty air cleaner

8. Overheating • Plugged radiator core( external & internal)

• loose or worn belts/pulleys
• Low coolant level
• Malfunctioning temperature regulators
• Dirty air cleaner

• Battery Voltage low/voltage drop low

9. Hard Starting
• Worn fuel injector pump
Engine Misfiring • Malfunctioning
• fuel nozzles/injectors
• Low cranking speed.

• Coolant/Fuel leak into oil pan • Improper oil fill

10. Oil Level Over Full

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 Generator Set
Operation and Maintenance
Training