Diesel generator sets are commonly used to generate standby electricity in case of failure of the main power supply. Purchasing or hiring diesel generator sets are generally cheaper than having to purchase new machinery if power cuts cause malfunctions. Used diesel generator sets are substantially cheaper than purchasing brand new diesel generator sets particularly if they will only be used on rare occasions of power failure. Diesel generator sets tend to provide larger amounts of power than a stand alone generator as diesel generator sets can output varying amounts of power from 100KW to above 1000KW. Standalone generators outputs up to 100KW. Due to the enormous amount of power produced from diesel generator sets, these are often silenced and surrounded by sound enclosures. Diesel generator sets are the preferred choice of used generator sets as they are able to start and loaded with power within 10 seconds therefore tend to be preferred by emergency power stations and power management at large commercial or industrial sites, sometimes operating in hot and harsh environments.
There are two types of diesel generator sets – open and silent. Standard open diesel generator sets are normally delivered ready to run and are mounted to prevent them from skidding. Open diesel generator sets can be operated with a key start or automatic start and can either set for either manual operation or integrated into an existing control system. Standard features of open diesel generator sets consist of radiators, air filters, alternator hood, engine, mounted base and alternator cooling air vents. The other type of diesel generator sets is silent as the generators are enclosed in acoustic and weatherproof casings. Silent diesel generator sets come in secure welded canopy frames made of steel construction and have fully welded, integrated or removable fuel tanks. Silent diesel generator sets need large enclosures due to the size of the cooling system required. As silent diesel generator sets are enclosed, they generate more heat therefore require a larger cooling system with hot air outlets and cooling air inlets.
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