26 Jul

Video: How To Identify Common Generator Components

In this video, Power Electrics Technical Support & Training Manager, Neil Shackleton, shows you how to identify the main components of a standard FG Wilson diesel generator:

Video transcription:

1. Fuel Tank

The first component we need to identify is the fuel tank. It’s a safe storage facility, for storing fuel; often enough to make the generator set run at full load for eight hours.

2. Fuel Filters

The fuel supply for the engine needs to be kept clean. This engine has on board filters, which are capable of taking the fuel down to two microns of impurities, this will ensure that there are no foreign bodies in the combustion process.

3. Air Filter

For combustion of the fuel to take place, we need to introduce oxygen. Air is taken from the air filter and purified to make sure there are no foreign bodies that can cause damage in the compression process.

4. MCCB

The function of the MCCB (the moulded case circuit breaker) is to isolate the generator from faults on the customer’s distribution system, or to protect the alternator from overload and other fault conditions.

5. Batteries

For successful starting of the generator, we need a battery system. The batteries need to be maintained well to ensure that they can overcome the restrictions of the valves, the pistons and the engine movement to get it started.